Ligue 1 news

Barcelona have confirmed a two-year contract extension for Wojciech Szczesny, keeping the veteran goalkeeper at Camp Nou until 2027. The Polish shot-stopper’s new deal casts fresh doubt over Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future, with Chelsea and Monaco both monitoring the German’s situation as Barca prepare for life with a new-look goalkeeping hierarchy with Joan Garcia leading the line.

Lyon's new directors have made some unusual discoveries regarding the club's finances ahead of their appeal against relegation from Ligue 1.

Manchester United may be in line for a welcome cash boost, with Mason Greenwood reportedly the subject of a huge bid from the Saudi Pro League.

Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson has spoken of his desire to move to the Premier League as Leeds United look to finalise a deal.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi says there is a "problem" with the Ballon d'Or if Ousmane Dembele does not win this year's award.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has shut down any suggestion that Bradley Barcola could leave the club this summer.

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes has left Lille after five seasons to join fellow Ligue 1 outfit Marseille on a three-year deal. At Marseille, Gomes will reunite with former Old Trafford colleague Mason Greenwood. The England international reportedly had offers from Premier League sides Arsenal and United, however, he opted to stay in France instead of heading back to his homeland.

Despite initial excitement about a potential comeback in the season opener, Paul Pogba will have to wait a bit longer for his Monaco debut.

Marco Asensio is evaluating his options this summer with AC Milan now in talks and Fenerbahce’s strong bid already on the table.

The 17-year-old is turning heads at home and abroad with a series of clinical displays, and could be about to explode in the men's game

The 22-year-old played a key role in the Parisians' treble triumph, but he'd get to start in his preferred position at the Allianz Arena

A lot goes on directly before the start of the regular season.

Paul Pogba reveals a hilarious conversation between him and France boss Didier Deschamps following his return to football with Ligue 1 side Monaco.

Head coach Luis Enrique is pushing PSG to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who has struggled for minutes under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Ansu Fati revealed he had a chat with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal before he sealed move to Monaco. He joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a season-long loan and as part of the agreement, Monaco holds the right to make the transfer permanent next summer for €11 million (£9m/$13m), depending on Fati’s impact in France. At the same time, Barcelona have extended the 22-year-old’s contract until June 2028, as they still see long-term potential in him.

Ansu Fati has hailed Paul Pogba as a childhood idol after joining Monaco, with both players eager to revive their careers in Ligue 1 this season.

The future of Randal Kolo Muani remains up in the air as Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain continue to find middle ground amid transfer disagreements.