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Dembele's former team hail Ballon d'Or winner with full-page ad

Rennes went all out to honour Ousmane Dembele after his Ballon d'Or triumph, taking out a full-page advert in L'Equipe and running tributes across social media. The Paris Saint-Germain forward fired his side to a historic treble last season and became the club’s first Ballon d’Or winner, while his boyhood team proudly reminded the world of their role in shaping his journey.

Wrexham fall short in two deadline day pursuits

Wrexham target Jordan James is set to join a rival Championship club, while Bristol City are also standing firm over Zak Vyner.

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Wrexham in talks for 21-year-old Wales international

Wrexham are in talks with Ligue 1 side Rennes over the transfer of Welsh central midfielder Jordan James in the summer window. The Red Dragons have spent heavily in the summer transfer market to rebuild their squad but are winless in their first three Championship matches. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

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Wrexham to battle Parma for another Wales star

Wrexham are prepared to do battle with Parma for Rennes midfielder Jordan James as they aim to bring another Wales star to the Hollywood-backed club.

Birmingham continue to splash cash in bid for ex-Barca starlet

Tom Brady's Birmingham City have launched a bid to sign former Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye from Rennes.

Wrexham in negotiations to land Rennes ace

Wrexham are eyeing a move for Rennes star Jordan James after a disappointing start to their Championship 2025-26 campaign. The Red Dragons spent heavily in the transfer market in the summer to rebuild their squad, but lost their opening two matches against Southampton and West Brom. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

Ajax reach €25m Brobbey agreement as striker nears Ligue 1 transfer

Ajax look set to lose homegrown striker Brian Brobbey after on the verge of reaching a €25 million agreement with Ligue 1 side Rennes.

Trouble at Marseille! De Zerbi suspends two of Greenwood's team-mates

Roberto De Zerbi has suspended Jonathan Rowe and Adrien Rabiot for their dressing room bust-up following Marseille's loss against 10-man Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener last week. Following the defeat, chaos broke out in the dressing room, where several players turned on each other in frustration. English winger Rowe was accused of a lack of effort, sparking a clash with Rabiot.

De Zerbi slams 'small balls' Marseille for loss to ten-man Rennes

Roberto De Zerbi launched a furious post-match tirade after Marseille collapsed to a stoppage-time defeat against Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener on Friday, despite playing with a one-man advantage. The Italian boss accused his players of having 'small balls' as tensions boiled over in the dressing room, with senior players caught up in in heated arguments.

Forest's £26m bid accepted by Rennes for French striker

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo after Rennes accepted a £26 million from the Premier League side.

'All I want is to win' - Weah content to be 'utility player'

Weah, at a crucial point in his career, must carve out a lane for himself at his new club ahead of a huge moment with his country

Arsenal rejected by Ligue 1 wonderkid

Arsenal have been rejected by Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet, according to a new report in France.

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Why Kerkez to Liverpool could be about to accelerate

Liverpool's bid to sign Milos Kerkez could now accelerate after Bournemouth agreed terms with his potential replacement, Adrien Truffert.

Newcastle poised to seal €30m transfer for Rennes' star striker

Arnaud Kalimuendo had a terrific individual season for Rennes in Ligue 1, scoring plenty of goals and catching the attention of a Premier League giant

Greenwood beats Drogba with another double for Marseille

Mason Greenwood scored twice to beat Didier Drogba as the Englishman also became the Ligue 1 joint-top scorer along with Ousmane Dembele.

Greenwood inspires Marseille comeback win with goal and assist

Mason Greenwood's fine form for Marseille continued as he inspired the French side to a 2-1 win against Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Massive blow for Gerrard! Al-Ettifaq lose key player to Rennes

Steven Gerrard has received a massive blow as Al-Ettifaq lost a key player to Rennes after his loan spell was terminated by Saudi rivals Al-Nassr.

David & Hazard among stars on incredible Lille tifo

Lille star Jonathan David and former player Eden Hazard were among the club greats pictured in a stunning tifo to mark the team's 80th anniversary.

USMNT's Balogun scores, leaves Monaco game with late injury

The U.S. international bagged a lovely goal, but departed the match in the second half with an upper-body injury after a brief collision

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Ex-Barcelona wonderkid rejected Man Utd summer transfer

The agent of Mikayil Faye says Manchester United were interested in signing his client before he opted to leave Barcelona for Rennes this summer.

GOAL grades all the biggest summer transfers

All summer long, GOAL has been handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world

Why PSG have splashed out €50m on Rennes talent Doue

The French livewire has secured a big-money transfer to the Ligue 1 champions as they look to move on from the sale of the Real Madrid megastar

RSL's Andres Gomez reportedly set for big move to Ligue 1

Reports: RSL, Stade Rennes agree to $11M fee for Gomez

Gomez has overwhelmed MLS defenses this season and appears close to a move to Ligue 1

Barcelona approached for €10m-rated outcast

Rennes have submitted a bid to sign Barcelona's 20-year-old centre-back Mikayil Faye.

Chelsea eyeing Guela Doue but may be unable to sign his brother

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the deal to sign Rennes' Guela Doue this summer before sending the 21-year-old on loan to Strasbourg.

Chelsea and Spurs 'leading the race' to sign Rennes star

Chelsea and Tottenham are considered favourites to land Rennes star Desire Doue in the summer transfer window.

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