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Lyon plot bid to bring Bournemouth striker back to Ligue 1

Lyon are reportedly considering plotting a bid to sign Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in an attempt to bolster their forwardline. Les Gones are struggling in attack following the late departure of Georges Mikautadze to Villarreal. Martin Satriano is not exactly someone Lyon are expecting big things from, which has prompted the Ligue 1 outfit to reconsider their options in attack.

Morton admits 'very English tackle' got him sent off in Lyon clash

Tyler Morton has opened up on his Ligue 1 adaptation after leaving Liverpool, admitting a “very English tackle” led to his red card against Rennes. The young midfielder insists the French top flight matches the Premier League in pace and intensity. Morton says the move to Lyon was the right step for his development, and he is determined to cement his place and push for England recognition.

Umtiti reveals new 'ultimate goal' after retiring at 31

Samuel Umtiti has officially retired at just 31, bringing an end to a career that promised so much but was derailed by chronic knee injuries. The 2018 World Cup winner enjoyed highs with Lyon, Barcelona and France, but is now ready to take on a new challenge. Umtiti revealed his "ultimate goal" is to move into coaching, saying he has already started preparing for life on the touchline.

Brits Abroad: Kane is going for the 2026 Ballon d'Or!

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil. Now more than ever, British players are finding that the grass can be greener elsewhere. The lure of the Premier League remains grand, but it's not the be-all and end-all. In fact, some of the home nations' biggest stars have decided to take their talents abroad to the mainland continent and beyond.

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De Bruyne compares Liverpool target Fofana to Doku

Kevin De Bruyne compared Belgium team-mate Malick Fofana to Jeremy Doku but warned the Lyon star he must reach a higher level.

Ex-Barca defender Umtiti in line for Lyon return as free agent

Samuel Umtiti could return to his former club Lyon as a free agent, with the defender also contemplating retirement amid a long spell out of the game.

Fofana confirms Liverpool & Chelsea transfer interest

Lyon's Malick Fofana says he considered a summer move to the Premier League but decided to prioritise playing time with the Ligue 1 side.

Post international break betting trends across Europe’s top 5 leagues

After perfect starts, Liverpool and Lyon hope to kick on after the internationals. However, betting trends involving Girona and Levante may end soon.

Lyon to lose young goalkeeper in €350k Al-Hilal deal

Al-Hilal are set to sign Lyon's Mathieu Patouillet in a deal that will see the Ligue 1 side pocket €350,000.

Inter move on from Ademola Lookman amid new interest in Lyon winger

Inter have turned their interest to Lyon's Malick Fofana after failing to land Ademola Lookman this summer despite their personal agreement.

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Lyon target Phillips & O’Reilly after positive Man City talks

Lyon eye Kalvin Phillips and Nico O’Reilly in January as strong Manchester City ties raise hopes of fresh reinforcements after Rayan Cherki deal.

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Lyon academy prospect arrested on suspicion of murder of 16-year-old

A Lyon academy player was arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed, sending shockwaves through French football.

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Transfer grades for the 60 biggest deals of the summer

All summer long, GOAL will be handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world...

Underdog Bets: 5 teams to back across Europe’s top leagues

We’ve already had a few shock results in the 2025/26 season, and we’re on the lookout for more in the Premier League, La Liga and elsewhere this week.

Brentford miss out as striker opts for Lyon stay

Brentford's hopes of signing striker Georges Mikautadze have been dashed as the player has refused to leave Lyon despite the club's financial pressure

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Brighton to reject Lyon's offer for Buonanotte despite agreement

Lyon have been dealt bad news in their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte due to the Premier League side's plans for the Argentine.

Brits Abroad: Kane unstoppable but Rashford & Jobe flop

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil after the second week of the new European season

No way back for Rabiot? Marseille refuse to back down over mum's outburst

A manager's olive branch has been met with a wall of silence from the boardroom, pushing Adrien Rabiot ever closer to the exit door at Marseille.

Ex-Chelsea & Man Utd star in talks over shock Serie A return

Former Chelsea player Nemanja Matic is in talks with Italian side Sassuolo as the two parties discuss a potential transfer to Mapei Stadium.

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Maitland-Niles to leave Lyon amid new offer

Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles could be set for another major move, with Galatasaray lining up a bid for the former Arsenal player.

Lyon eye surprise Werner offer if Spurs flop makes major compromise

Lyon are keeping the door open for Timo Werner, but will only sign him under very specific conditions before the transfer window closes.

Trent, Kane & 30 Brits Abroad to watch in the new season

Stars of the England, Scotland and Wales national sides are gearing up for another campaign overseas after plenty of success last term

Liverpool receive £15m cash boost with Morton sale

Liverpool have confirmed the sale of academy product Tyler Morton to French side Lyon for a deal worth £15 million (€17.2m).

Textor & Lyon at war as Botafogo demand €65m payment

American businessman John Textor and Lyon are in for further legal battles as the former owner seeks to shift Botafogo’s ownership to a tax haven.

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Kane gets drenched! Bayern star sends message after Lyon win

Harry Kane has given his verdict on a wet but victorious start to pre-season after Bayern Munich overcame Lyon 2-1 at Allianz Arena.

Raising cash for Isak? Liverpool agree £15m Lyon fee for Morton

Liverpool have agreed a £15 million ($20m) fee with Lyon for England Under-21 star Tyler Morton as the Reds continue their smart transfer business.

Frequently asked questions

: West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.
: British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).
: West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.
: The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.
: West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.
: West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.
: Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.
: With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.
: Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.
: Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.
: West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.

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