Ligue 1 news

Marseille were linked with a move for Paul Pogba this summer but there were a number of reasons why they opted against trying to sign the Frenchman.

Bayer Leverkusen are hopeful of signing Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche after opening talks over a summer transfer.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has attracted the interest of Ligue 1 giants Marseille but they face competition from Nottingham Forest for his signature.

Fans have been left in utter disbelief with underwhelming Dortmund ex-prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko set for a shock move to one of Europe's lower leagues.

Tottenham could be set to beat Juventus to the signing of Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze after the French club's shock relegation from Ligue 1.

France forward Kylian Mbappe is suing former employer Paris Saint-Germain for moral harassment alongside his ongoing financial dispute.

Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, with Real Madrid and PSG among the clubs to have been offered the defender.

Manchester United are eyeing a hugely ambitious swoop to sign Warren Zaire-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, per a new report.

Crystal Palace’s long-awaited European debut hangs in the balance, with UEFA set to rule on their eligibility for the Europa League due to multi-club ownership links with Lyon. A decision is expected by Friday as Palace hope the recent sale of John Textor’s stake and Lyon’s shock relegation will clear the path.

Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has landed in France for his medical, as he is on the verge of completing a move to AS Monaco. The move would mark his return to competitive football after having bee hit with a four-year doping ban, which later was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to 18-months.

West Ham are reportedly searching for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus and have zeroed in on Nice forward Evann Guessand. This development has put several Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as they remain keen on prying away the Ghanaian from the Hammers during the summer transfer window.

Crystal Palace’s wait to learn whether they can participate in the Europa League next season has been extended. A decision from UEFA, initially expected on Friday, has been pushed back to Monday at the earliest, prolonging the uncertainty surrounding the club’s European campaign. At the heart of the inquiry is Palace’s ownership structure and whether it violates UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership.

Crystal Palace's hopes of playing Europa League football have taken a blow, as Lyon announced an agreement with UEFA to play in the competition.

Lionel Messi 'didn't have one good moment' during his Paris Saint-Germain spell due to Neymar's rivalry with Kylian Mbappe. A figure said to be close to the legendary Argentine has offered a rare insight into his uncomfortable two-year stint in the French capital, revealing he felt alienated and undermined amid internal tensions at the club.

Monaco have confirmed the free signing of French midfielder Paul Pogba, ending the ex-Manchester United star's long wait for a new club. Pogba has not played since September 2023 as he served an 18-month-long doping ban. He became a free agent last year after mutually terminating his Juventus contract and then saw his ban come to an end in March.

American businessman John Textor has confirmed that he is planning to buy a new club in the UK after the sale of Crystal Palace. Textor also revealed that he would no longer be associated with the day-to-day running of Lyon after the club's relegation from Ligue 1.

Lyon have confirmed that John Textor has stepped down from his role, announcing a boardroom shake-up following their relegation to Ligue 2.