As reported across the French press, after months of intrigue over the possible future of Saint-Etienne following the decision of club leaders Bernard Caïazzo and “Saint-Etienne no longer for sale”
Chelsea loanee Emerson interested in Lyon stay
In speaking before Lyon’s mid-week game with Brest, Chelsea’s Italian left-back, currently on loan in Ligue 1 with OL, said that he would be interested “Chelsea loanee Emerson interested in Lyon stay”
Bordeaux appeal over relegation to third tier rejected
Bordeaux’s appeal over their relegation to the third tier following their financial issues has been turned down by the FFF this afternoon, who have held “Bordeaux appeal over relegation to third tier rejected”
Alonso helps boost Aston Martin ‘a year ahead of schedule’
There’s no doubt that the sudden surge in performance for Aston Martin since Fernando Alonso joined the squad has been one of the major talking “Alonso helps boost Aston Martin ‘a year ahead of schedule’”
Mallorca bid for Reims goalkeeper Predrag Rajković
L’Équipe report this afternoon that Mallorca have made a bid worth €2m for Reims goalkeeper Predrag Rajković, whose contract expires at the end of next season. “Mallorca bid for Reims goalkeeper Predrag Rajković”
Nice to make loan-to-buy offer for Inter Milan’s Cesare Casadei
According to Santi Aouna OGC Nice are aiming for a €4m paid loan-deal for Inter Milan midfielder Cesare Casadei (19), with an option to buy the “Nice to make loan-to-buy offer for Inter Milan’s Cesare Casadei”
Rennes and Nice consider trading Amine Gouiri and Gaëtan Laborde
As reported by L’Équipe, OGC Nice and Rennes are considering trading forwards, with Rennes striker Gaëtan Laborde moving to Nice in exchange for Les Aiglons’ “Rennes and Nice consider trading Amine Gouiri and Gaëtan Laborde”
Fulham agree personal terms with PSG’s Laywin Kurzawa
According to Fabrizio Romano a deal is progressing between Fulham and Paris Saint-Germain for defender Laywin Kurzawa, with the Premier League side submitting an official bid “Fulham agree personal terms with PSG’s Laywin Kurzawa”
Bamba Dieng fails Nice medical
Nice-Matin are reporting that Marseille forward Bamba Dieng (22) has failed his medical at OGGC Nice. It is a dramatic twist in a day that has “Bamba Dieng fails Nice medical”
PLAYER RATINGS | Tottenham 2-0 Marseille: Red card and Richarlison brace take Spurs to lucky win
Tottenham edged to a barely deserved win after a sluggish display on Matchday 1 of this season’s Champions League group stage campaign. Marseille were the “PLAYER RATINGS | Tottenham 2-0 Marseille: Red card and Richarlison brace take Spurs to lucky win”