Tag: Ligue 1

  • London trio have doubts over Balotelli

    London trio have doubts over Balotelli

    Arsenal and Chelsea have cooled their interest in AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli and Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford him, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. QS claims the ex-Manchester City hitman is ready to leave the San Siro but is rapidly running out of options following a typically enigmatic World Cup campaign for…

  • Belgium striker tipped for PL switch

    Belgium striker tipped for PL switch

    Former England hitman Michael Owen has tipped Lille striker Divock Origi to join a Premier League club after seeing him shine for Belgium during the World Cup. His national side cruised through to the knock-out stages of the tournament in Brazil and the 19-year-old has managed to showcase his raw talent despite going into the…

  • West Ham court French defender

    West Ham court French defender

    West Ham have made their approach to French Ligue 1 side Lorient to enquire about the possible signing of defender Lamine Kone. With the troubled Hammers having struggled through a turbulent Premier League campaign of inconsistent performances, player injuries, hefty defeats and dressing-room bust-ups, manager Sam Allardyce is addressing their problems and top of his…

  • Italy winger set to snub new contract

    Italy winger set to snub new contract

    In-demand Lazio winger Antonio Candreva will reportedly turn down a lucrative new contract offer in an attempt to engineer his exit from Rome. The Italy international is, according to Il Messaggero, the subject of strong interest from cash-rich Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as Serie A rivals Juventus and Napoli. Lazio president Claudio…

  • Benzema: Ronaldo helped my son

    Benzema: Ronaldo helped my son

    The father of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has acclaimed team mate Cristiano Ronaldo for his efforts in befriending his son and acting as a mentor, which he said helped him find his feet at the club. Benzema signed to Real Madrid from French Ligue 1 side Lyon in the summer of 2009, just weeks…

  • Inter line up ex-Spurs target

    Inter line up ex-Spurs target

    Inter Milan are reportedly on the verge of signing former Tottenham Hotspur target Yann M’Vila from Rubin Kazan. A source close to White Hart Lane told Football Express News the north London outfit were keen on the France international last year, only to see him leave Ligue 1 side Rennes for the Russian club. According…

  • Trio tracking Italy winger

    Trio tracking Italy winger

    Juventus, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly chasing Lazio and Italy wideman Antonio Candreva. Il Corriere della Sera claims Serie A champions Juve are in pole position to land the exciting winger after the national side’s World Cup campaign in Brazil this summer. Head coach Antonio Conte is anxious to bolster his squad despite leading…