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Laporte sidelined, Manchester City linked with Inter’s Milan Skriniar

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With Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte sidelined until the New Year after successful knee surgery, Pep Guardiola is reportedly targeting a move for Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar this coming winter. Continue reading “Laporte sidelined, Manchester City linked with Inter’s Milan Skriniar”

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Lyon complete £22.5m signing of Angers midfielder Jeff-Reine Adelaide

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Lyon have completed a club-record £22.5m move to sign former Arsenal midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide, following the 21-year-old’s excellent displays for Ligue 1 counterparts Angers over the past eighteen months.   Continue reading “Lyon complete £22.5m signing of Angers midfielder Jeff-Reine Adelaide”

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Why Brighton’s £20m Neal Maupay move makes perfect sense

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Brighton completed an £20m swoop for Brentford’s Neal Maupay on a four-year deal this week and after two impressive Championship seasons, the former France under-21 international finally gets his chance centre-stage among England’s top sides. Continue reading “Why Brighton’s £20m Neal Maupay move makes perfect sense”

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Tanguy Ndombele: Why Tottenham’s new signing is a signal of their intent

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Tanguy Ndombele sealed a club-record £63m move to join UCL finalists Tottenham this week and the French midfielder’s arrival in north London reiterates a signal of their lofty ambitions.

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3 reasons Raphael Varane is right to stay at Real Madrid

Varane is one of the world's best defenders and despite Real's poor season, is committed to the cause

After revealing he’d stay at Real despite speculation on his future, I take a look at three reasons why World Cup winner Raphael Varane is right with his latest decision to remain in Madrid… 
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Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points

Lionel Messi turned matchwinner once more as a second-half brace saw Barcelona seal a 2-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol, edging them closer towards the La Liga title with nine league matches remaining. Continue reading “Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points”

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Bayern Munich set to sign Atletico Madrid’s Lucas Hernandez for record £68m

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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, 23, on a five-year deal worth a club-record transfer fee of £68m. The World Cup winner will join his new teammates this summer, with the agreement in principle.  Continue reading “Bayern Munich set to sign Atletico Madrid’s Lucas Hernandez for record £68m”

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3 France players who deserved national team call-ups

Lacazette, who netted a brace during France's 2-2 draw with Germany last year has again been omitted

Didier Deschamps has announced his latest 23-man squad for France’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, but here’s an extended look at three players left out who deserved to be selected…

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Kylian Mbappé scores winner as PSG edge narrow victory, ending 2018 in memorable fashion

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Having celebrated his 20th birthday on Thursday, Kylian Mbappé finished 2018 with yet another goal during PSG’s 1-0 home win over Nantes this evening. Continue reading “Kylian Mbappé scores winner as PSG edge narrow victory, ending 2018 in memorable fashion”

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UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points

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It was a frustrating evening for World champions France, as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam.  Continue reading “UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points”