Monaco may be the “only place in Europe where the players know the fans and the fans don't know the players”, Gilles Grimandi has admitted to GOAL, but Eric Dier has been saluted for continuing his late-career renaissance with the Ligue 1 giants. The former Tottenham star attracted criticism during his time in England, but has thrived since leaving north London.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a massive January move for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Ibrahim Maza after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a devastating season-ending knee injury. The French side face heavy competition for the highly-rated Algerian international as Luis Enrique urgently searches for an attacking replacement.
Lamine Camara is the “best player in France”, Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL, with the Monaco midfielder being tipped to star in the Premier League at some point in the not too distant future. A big-money transfer was expected to have been completed by now, with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old Senegal international.
Ansu Fati was the man to inherit Barcelona’s No.10 shirt when Lionel Messi departed in 2021. Gilles Grimandi - who has been keeping a close eye on the Spanish forward at Monaco - has told GOAL that taking a GOAT jersey at Camp Nou did not “kill” the one-time wonderkid’s career, but it is impossible to ignore the fact that “great” potential has not been fulfilled.
Paris Saint-Germain’s impressive Champions League form has been overshadowed by a catastrophic injury list following their recent 4-2 victory over Barcelona. Luis Enrique faces a massive selection headache as three key starters are now unavailable for a crucial run of fixtures.
Former England midfielder Joe Cole has lavished praise on Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Fabian Ruiz after the Spaniard struck late to sink Barcelona at the Parc des Princes. The television pundit believes the versatile midfielder rarely receives the credit his performances warrant following another decisive display on Tuesday night.
Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean has dismissed rumours linking Karim Benzema with a summer return to his boyhood club. The chief clarified the reality behind the transfer chatter and explained why the proposed deal was never feasible.
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Desire Doue has hailed his side's clinical edge after the reigning European champions handed Barcelona their first defeat of the campaign at the Parc des Princes. The young Frenchman opened the scoring in a thrilling 4-2 triumph as the hosts brought the Catalan giants' 11-match unbeaten start to a halt.
Former Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell insists Rennes are capable of going all the way in the Europa League this season as he continues to thrive in French football. The 24-year-old centre-back also remains determined to earn a senior international call-up following his impressive rise in Ligue 1 over the past two years.
A return to Arsenal for Folarin Balogun has been ruled out, but Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the USMNT striker could thrive in the Premier League when heading to an alternative destination. The New York native saw a move to Everton collapse during the last transfer window, but more interest in his services is expected to be shown across 2027.
Arsenal remain in the hunt for an elite left winger, but Gilles Grimandi has explained to GOAL why “special” Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is likely to fall out of reach. The Champions League-winning Georgian would be a “dream” addition at Emirates Stadium, but his current employers have no intention of selling and would set the biggest of asking prices if transfer talks were to be opened.
Ligue 1 witnessed one of its most chaotic encounters in decades as Paris FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Rennes at the Stade Jean-Bouin. The match was defined by an extraordinary officiating subplot, with four penalties awarded and converted throughout the ninety minutes.
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