Ligue 1 news

Paul Pogba showed off his keepy-uppy skills in a hotel room with a big smile on his face as he is preparing to return to football after spending nearly two years on the sidelines after being slapped with an 18-month doping ban. The Frenchman signed for AS Monaco this summer as a free agent, and as the Ligue 1 club face Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly, it could mark Pogba's return to action.

Paul Pogba encountered a familiar face during pre-season in Warren Joyce, hailing the former Manchester United U21 coach's role in his development.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Marseille after just a season away, with his Saudi Pro League adventure with Al-Qadsiah coming to an end.

AS Monaco supporters were once again left disappointed after marquee summer arrivals Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati were omitted from the matchday squad for the club’s recent pre-season fixture against Nottingham Forest. Despite hopes that the high-profile duo would make their debuts at the weekend, neither player featured as Monaco marched on with their pre-season preparations.

Newcastle and Manchester United have enquired about the availability of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani.

Mason Greenwood is being lined up for a return to Spain with La Liga side Atletico Madrid considering a move for the Marseille forward.

Neymar and his wife Bruna Biancardi gave birth to baby Mel on July 5. The Brazilian icon, who is now a father of four, received a heartwarming present from his former club Paris Saint-Germain as the French champions made customised jerseys for all four of the footballer's children. The 33-year-old shared the photograph on social media and thanked Les Parisiens for the wonderful present.

Bayern Munich are intensifying their summer transfer activity as they remain locked in negotiations with Liverpool over the signing of Luis Diaz.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his frustrations as he waits to complete a return to Ligue 1 side Marseille.

Mason Greenwood danced past defenders, showcasing impressively quick feet, when netting an 11-minute friendly hat-trick for Marseille.

As Gianluigi Donnarumma continues to reject new deals, French giants Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Porto's Diogo Costa as his replacement.

Lyon are set to sign Dutch defender Ruben Kluivert from Casa Pia, as the son of Patrick Kluivert continues the family's Ligue 1 legacy.

Newcastle United have reportedly entered the race to sign Nice forward Evann Guessand as negotiations with Tottenham 'slow down'.

Dire warnings were issued to John Textor about Lyon’s finances before his team were relegated from Ligue 1 and subsequently restored.

Deportivo Alaves striker Joaquin Panichelli is set to sign for French club Strasbourg after an outstanding spell on loan at Mirandes.

Two Premier League sides reportedly rejected the chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani but Manchester United are keeping tabs on the striker.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to sell Gianluigi Donnarumma in this summer to avoid a situation like Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid. Donnarumma is in the final year of his contract at PSG and has not yet agreed to extend his stay with the club. The Italian goalkeeper has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Premier League giants Chelsea.