Category: Ligue 1

  • Monaco to decide on Rodriguez swap option

    Monaco to decide on Rodriguez swap option

    Football Express News understands that Ligue 1 side Monaco will decide on which Real Madrid players will be included in a swap deal for James Rodriguez. The Monaco attacking midfielder was already a star heading to the World Cup this summer in Brazil but his performances for Colombia which saw him win the Golden Boot…

  • United target Di Maria told he can leave Real Madrid

    United target Di Maria told he can leave Real Madrid

    Manchester United target Angel Di Maria has reportedly moved a step closer to leaving Real Madrid after being informed that he can leave the La Liga giants. According to LeSport10, the European Cup holders have decided to sacrifice the Argentina international as they edge closer to landing Monaco’s James Rodriguez and prepare to present new…

  • Falcao agent wants to force move to City

    Falcao agent wants to force move to City

    Monaco striker Radamel Falcao’s agent is reportedly trying to engineer a shock switch to Manchester City. The Blues have an embarrassment of riches in the final third of the pitch, with Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic already on the books. However, according to LeSport10, ‘super agent’ Jorge Mendes is anxious to…

  • Van Gaal failed to tempt Rodriguez

    Van Gaal failed to tempt Rodriguez

    Manchester United failed to tempt Colombian World Cup star James Rodriguez to join them after the Monaco play-maker closed in on a deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Monaco attacking midfielder was already a star heading to the World Cup this summer in Brazil but his performances for Colombia which saw him win the Golden Boot award…

  • Real Madrid set to announce Rodriguez deal

    Real Madrid set to announce Rodriguez deal

    Football Express News understands that Real Madrid are set to announce the signing of James Rodriguez after confirming a deal for Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos. The Monaco attacking midfielder was already a star heading to the World Cup this summer in Brazil but his performances for Colombia which saw him win the Golden Boot award…

  • Monaco striker signs for Newcastle

    Monaco striker signs for Newcastle

    AS Monaco forward Emmanuel Riviere arrived in Newcastle last night and is currently undergoing his medical ahead of signing to the Magpies in the next 24 hours. The French striker is a done-deal with personal terms along with a purchase price of £8m having been agreed in advance between the French Ligue 1 club and…

  • PSG call Conte’s agent as Blanc faces sack

    PSG call Conte’s agent as Blanc faces sack

    Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly toying with the idea of replacing manager Laurent Blanc with Antonio Conte, who quit Juventus last night. Sport Mediaset claims the cash-rich Ligue 1 giants have already make contact with Conte’s representatives in an attempt to discover their client’s intentions. If positive noises come from the Italian’s camp, PSG could dispense…

  • United ready to pay £63m for Rodriguez

    United ready to pay £63m for Rodriguez

    Reports in Spain have claimed Manchester United are prepared to pay £63m to land Real Madrid target James Rodriguez and abandon their pursuit of Bernabeu ace Angel di Maria. It is no secret that Monaco star Rodriguez is high on the ‘most wanted’ lists of some of the Premier League’s top sides following his stunning…

  • Dani Alves to ‘see out contract’ at Barca

    Dani Alves to ‘see out contract’ at Barca

    Dani Alves has insisted that he wants to ‘see out the contract that he signed’ at Barcelona, according to reports from Spanish newspaper MARCA. The Brazilian full-back is back training with the Spanish giants following a disappointing World Cup with his national team and is reported to have held discussions with new boss Luis Enrique…

  • Monaco want Griezmann to replace Rodriguez

    Monaco want Griezmann to replace Rodriguez

    Monaco have set their sights on Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann to replace World Cup star James Rodriguez, who is set for a move to his dream club – Real Madrid – this summer. According to Spanish paper AS, Monaco are favourites to sign the Frenchman after he rejected a new contract offer from his current…