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Newcastle secure €28m deal for Chelsea and Madrid goalkeeper target

Newcastle United have won the race to sign highly rated goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen after agreeing a €28.5 million package with Stade de Reims. The 20-year-old, who had attracted interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, has reportedly signed a four-year deal and is set to join Eddie Howe's side this summer.

Armed supporters storm Reims training ground after draw

French side Reims have experienced a terrifying security breach as a group of armed, hooded individuals stormed the club's training ground to confront the squad. The shocking incident happened in the early hours of Saturday following the team's return from a frustrating Ligue 2 fixture, prompting widespread condemnation from the French footballing community and severe legal action.

Real Madrid stopper Courtois becomes shareholder of French club

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has become the latest shareholder in Ligue 2 club Le Mans, a statement by the French club has revealed. Belgium and Los Blancos legend Courtois joins tennis icon Novak Djokovic and F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen in their part-ownership of the project at Le Mans, who are looking to become a powerhouse in the game and have been compared to 'the French Wrexham'.

Man City close in on 18-year-old Troyes wonderkid

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on an 18-year-old Troyes wonderkid, Mathys Detourbet, after rolling out the red carpet for the teenager. The 18-year-old has rapidly risen through the ranks in Ligue 2 and is now firmly on the radar of several major European clubs, but City appear well-placed in a competitive race.

Caen president defends Mbappe amid fan backlash over takeover

Caen president Ziad Hammoud defended Kylian Mbappe amid growing anger among fans over the Real Madrid star's investment at the club.

Former Ligue 1 giants Bordeaux set to fold in shock update

Bordeaux have renounced their professional status after being relegated to the third tier of French football.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Troyes	34	20	7	7	60	33	27	67	L W W W L
2	Le Mans	34	16	14	4	50	31	19	62	W D D W D
3	Saint-Etienne	34	18	6	10	59	38	21	60	W L L L W
4	Red Star	34	16	10	8	45	37	8	58	D W W L W
5	Rodez	34	15	13	6	45	39	6	58	W W D W W

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