Speaking in an interview with Russia Today yesterday in Moscow, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas discussed the future of Nabil Fékir. “It was expected at a certain point for him to go to Liverpool, I gave the green light. It did not happen because things were dragged out too long. Nabil is an exceptional player, in terms of effectiveness. We saw yesterday (vs. Peru), his ability to hold onto the ball in tight spaces is completely unique. It is true that the fact that things did not happen with Liverpool has brought about other clubs to manifest an interest, not just Real Madrid with their new manager… my aim is make sure he…

RMC are this evening reporting that PSG will indeed sign Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon on a free transfer from Juventus. PSG and Buffon have a contractual agreement for a 2-year deal. Buffon is currently on holiday, but he is expected to sign a contract at the end of next week. A PSG source had the following to say on the matter: “Agreements have been found. Words have been given, but nothing has been signed yet. The priority is to sell several players.” Tuchel has confirmed his desire to see Buffon join, but PSG want to keep Alphonse Areola on as number 1 – this was what the German said to…

All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga has heaped praise on Scotland playmaker Finn Russell ahead of their encounter at Murrayfield on Sunday. The Racing 92 pivot was controversially left out of Gregor Townsend’s initial squad for the Autumn Nations Series, but returned following an injury to Adam Hastings. It is still not guaranteed that Russell will feature this weekend, with Blair Kinghorn and Ross Thompson both options in that position, but it would be a big call by Townsend to leave him out. Although the relationship between the fly-half and the head coach is strained, the 30-year-old remains Scotland’s most creative player. Variety “I love Finn,” Mo’unga said. “Over the last…

L’Équipe report that Premier League side Everton and Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart have made enquiries for Rennes’ versatile defender Ramy Bensebaïni. The 23-year-old is under contract until 2020, and has typically been deployed as a central defender. Click Here: shopskm

Scotland have handed Jack Dempsey a first start for his adopted country in their final Autumn Nations Series clash with Argentina on Saturday. The Australian-born back-row is one of two alterations made by head coach Gregor Townsend, with lock Jonny Gray coming in for brother Richie who is suspended. Dempsey, who has come off the bench thus far in the year-end Tests, starts at number eight with Matt Fagerson and captain Jamie Ritchie named as the flankers. Jonny Gray replaces brother Richie Jonny Gray links up with Grant Gilchrist in the second-row, with Richie Gray having been handed a three-week ban due to dangerous play against the All Blacks. Click…

Ulster ran in six tries as they cruised past Zebre Parma in their United Rugby Championship clash at Kingspan Stadium on Friday. Hooker Tom Stewart scored twice while Matty Rea, Callum Reid, Stewart Moore and John Andrew also crossed, as the Irish province won at a canter. Ulster did ship two yellow cards, with Sam Carter and Nathan Doak being sin binned in either half, while the biggest cheer of the evening was reserved for Iain Henderson’s return from the replacements bench for his first game time since last June. Zebre Parma scored tries from Lorenzo Pani and Erich Cronje. Click here for teams and scorers Ulster were up and running…

Lyon have submitted a bid for Mexican international midfielder Hector Herrera, according to our colleagues at Paris United. The outlet reports that the Portuguese outfit are waiting to respond, hoping that a bigger offer will come in from either Lyon or another side. Lyon were interested in Celtic defender Dedrick Boyata, but appear to have pulled out of making a concrete bid for the player. Click Here: Luis Suarez Jersey Sale

Super Rugby Pacific’s future has been secured until 2030 after an announcement of a new joint-venture agreement between New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) in Sydney. Securing the competition for several more years is a massive moment, particularly for the Pacific regions that showed such impressive growth in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific. New era NZR chief Mark Robinson and RA chief Andy Marinos have expressed their excitement around the commitment to the tournament, with the former believing the news is a “new era” for Pacific rugby. “This long-term agreement provides certainty for players, coaches, fans, sponsors and broadcast partners and it solidifies our joint commitment to ensuring…

Springboks flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse is excited by the prospect of making his Champions Cup debut for the Bulls against Lyon at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Click Here: new zealand rugby team jerseys It’s the Bulls’ first foray into the tournament, alongside fellow South African sides the Sharks and Stormers, and Arendse is looking forward to the challenge which awaits him and his team-mates. “Obviously this is a competition you want to play in,” he told the EPCR’s official website. “We know it’s a very physical competition, but we pride ourselves on being a physical team. We’re really looking forward to it and can’t wait to start it off.…

Le Parisien report tonight at German international central defender Jérôme Boateng has chosen PSG over all the clubs that are currently interested in signing him. The outlet confirms German reports that Boateng told Manchester United manager José Mourinho that he does not want to move to the Red Devils, as Bayern Munich search desperately to offload him elsewhere. Juventus were initially interested before opting for the return of Leonardo Bonucci and Manchester City sounded the player out too. After initially asking for €60m for Boateng, Bayern’s resolve has weakened somewhat, with the newspaper claiming that the German club’s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is willing to sell for €45m. Click Here: melbourne storm…