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As reported by L’Équipe, Marseille are looking to strengthen their squad in a variety of positions during this summer’s transfer window after qualifying for the Champions League group stages on a dramatic final day of Ligue 1 action. Club president Pablo Longoria and his assistants recently returned from a trip to Boston to meet with OM owner Franck McCourt where a three-year plan for the club was discussed as well as summer transfer plans. Despite the DNCG, French football’s financial watchdog, looking at the club’s wage bill, Longoria is expected to be able to recruit players without having to sell others initially, although this will likely be the plan at…

Speaking at his presentation as a Real Madrid player, French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (22) revealed that international team-mate Kylian Mbappé (23) tried to convince him to join PSG. Click Here: cheap nrl jersey sale In his press conference, transcribed by Le Parisien, Tchouaméni said, “Mbappé spoke to me and asked me if I could go to Paris. But I told him that I wanted to join Real Madrid. My choice has always been Madrid. He understood my decision, and he is happy for me.” He went on to reveal further contacts with international teammates, including Karim Benzema (34), who he described as “the best in the world.” The former AS Monaco…

Real Madrid have this afternoon announced the signing of French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco on a permanent deal. Click Here: leeds rhinos rugby jersey The French international will have his medical next Tuesday in the Spanish capital before appearing in front of the press, as he puts pen to paper on a six-year deal with last year’s Champions League winners. RMC Sport had reported earlier this week that the deal would cost the Spaniards up to €116m. Added to the base fee of €80m is €20m in bonuses, €10m of which will be attained easily. A further 19% tax on the transfer fee will go to the Spanish fiscal authorities…

According to La Dernière Heure, AS Monaco are interested in Largie Ramazani (21), who enjoyed a fruitful season in La Liga 2 for Almeria.  Click Here: Earth Day Forever Stamps 2020 The side finished top of the division and will therefore be playing in La Liga next season. As a result, Almeria are looking to keep one of the key architects of that promotion. Ramazani scored 8 goals and registered 1 assist last season, and he is considered a “very important element for the future.” Consequently, he will be difficult to dislodge. Nonetheless, the former Manchester United academy product has attracted the interest of AS Monaco. Compatriot and Monaco manager Philippe…

Lions wing Edwill van der Merwe brilliantly denied Stade Francais a try in his side’s Challenge Cup triumph at Ellis Park on Friday evening. The Lions claimed a 30-12 victory as they continued their unbeaten run in the Challenge Cup, thanks mainly to the efforts of their two wings – Van der Merwe and Quan Horn. ‘You shall not pass!’ With the Lions leading 20-0 after 38 minutes, Stade Francais were looking to make their mark on the scoreboard before half-time.  The French outfit set up a rolling maul before breaking away and using heavy ball carriers to hammer at the Lions’ line. This created space on the short side…

In his interview with L’Équipe published today, former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo notably discusses his future, having been dismissed from his position at the end of the season after a three-year period, his third spell overall at the club. The former midfielder notably addresses the rumours that he is the subject of interest from La Liga side Valencia, while also dismissing any potential managerial job. Do you want to be a manager? No. I can’t go back. The last time I was a manager, apart from a few months at Antalyaspor in 2017 when I was unable to say no to a young president – goes back to 2011. These days,…

According to L’Équipe, the FFF announced on Saturday a slightly increased budget forecast, close to a pre-Covid level of €266m. Amateur football is set to benefit with a record €101m budget. Click Here: penrith panthers team jersey At its federal assembly in Nice on Saturday morning, the French Football Federation (FFF) presented its provisional revenue budget for the 2022-2023 season. Amounting to €266.4m, It has slightly increased and is “close to the one before the health crisis” according to Philippe Diallo, vice-president of the body. The FFF’s income comes mainly from its commercial resources (€190.3m). The official body’s non-commercial resources (LFP contribution, UEFA/FIFA/State aid, LFP referees, etc.) amount to €66.1m. The FFF…

L’Équipe report this morning that Marseille president Pablo Longoria is on the lookout for potential attacking recruits, and has identified Feyenoord winger Luis Sinisterra as a potential signing. The Colombian notably impressed in the Conference League semi-finals against OM late on in the season, which saw the Dutch side go through 3-2 on aggregate. Sinisterra assisted the first and scored the second of Feyenoord’s goals in the first leg. However, the Eredivisie side’s asking price could prove a stumbling block, as Feyenoord are demanding €25m for the 22-year-old, who has another two years left on his contract. Marseille are not ready to put that kind of money on the table. The…

One-club legend Francesco Totti has supported Kylian Mbappé’s (23) choice to turn down Real Madrid and remain at Paris Saint Germain.  Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, Totti said, “Mbappé? For me, it’s a choice of the heart, no matter who it was that decided to stay. He should be managed and protected like all the big champions. He can’t find better than PSG.”  It was rumoured that Totti twice turned down the opportunity to join Real Madrid in the mid-2000s. Speaking to The Guardian about rejecting the Spanish giants, he said, “I wouldn’t go to Real Madrid because it wasn’t my story. My story was Rome, Roma.” Mbappé turned down Real Madird this summer,…