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Southampton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC - Premier League

Baleba Bombshell! Contract clause that explains Brighton's £115m demands

Manchester United have been keeping tabs on Brighton’s midfield powerhouse Carlos Baleba all summer, but a reported sell-on clause in his contract is being viewed as a major stumbling block to thrash out a transfer deal. At just 21, the Cameroonian has already caught the eye with his fierce tackling, lung-busting runs, and fearless energy at the heart of the Seagulls’ engine room. But United’s admiration has quickly collided with harsh financial reality.

Juventus eye Lille winger Edon Zhegrova

Juventus have set their sights on Lille winger Edon Zhegrova as doubts grow over Nico Gonzalez’s future, with Atletico Madrid circling.

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Bournemouth in talks to sign €40m replacement for Zabarnyi

Bournemouth are monitoring Lille's Bafode Diakite as defender Illia Zabarnyi closes in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG have a new keeper! €40m deal in place for Donnarumma successor

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on Lucas Chevalier as Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future hangs in the balance, with talks at an advanced stage.

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Donnarumma has five options as PSG close in on Chevalier move

Paris Saint-Germain are nearing an agreement to sign Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, casting doubt over Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future. While the Italian goalkeeper has multiple suitors, including Manchester United and Galatasaray, he is not rushing to leave and will only depart for the right project. A battle for the No.1 spot could still unfold at the Parc des Princes.

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain: Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

PSG prepare goalkeeper bid as Donnarumma future hangs in balance

Paris Saint-Germain are moving for Lille’s Lucas Chevalier as a replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma amid uncertainty over the goalkeeper's future.

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid CF: Semi Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Man Utd & Man City on alert as Donnarumma's PSG exit nears

Manchester City and Manchester United have been put on alert as Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The European champions have agreed personal terms to sign Lucas Chevalier from Lille. PSG have identified the Frenchman as a replacement for Donnarumma, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract.

Lille defender chasing Premier League move as Leeds eye deal

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

Gomes completes free transfer to Marseille

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.

David ends transfer saga & signs five-year contract with Juventus

Canadian forward Jonathan David has signed for Serie A giants Juventus on a five-year-deal. David joins the Italian side after his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille ended this summer. The 25-year-old will earn a salary of €6 million (£5m/$7m) per season plus bonuses at the Bianconeri. David spent five years at Lille where he scored 109 goals in 200 appearances.

WATCH: Giroud gets hero's welcome, discusses MLS struggles

The French World Cup winner was greeted with extraordinary fanfare by thousands of LOSC Lille supporters during his official presentation

📽️ | 'Old man!' - Hazard gives Giroud hilarious Lille welcome

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard sent a special welcome message to Olivier Giroud after the French striker joined Lille from LAFC. The French striker has signed a one-year deal with Lille, marking his comeback to Ligue 1 after a 13-year absence. The 38-year-old parted ways with MLS club LAFC by mutual agreement just days ago.

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Lyon set Fofana price tag amid widespread transfer interest

Lyon’s rising star Malick Fofana has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in European football, with the French club setting a minimum asking price of £51.5 million (€60m/$71m) for the talented 20-year-old as several Premier League heavyweights, including Liverpool, Arsenal & Chelsea, scramble for his signature. The English sides are not alone in the chase, with Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Napoli also engaged in talks.

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Giroud 'excited' to swap LAFC for Lille after MLS exit

Olivier Giroud says it makes "perfect sense" to return to French top-flight football after swapping Los Angeles FC for Lille.

Juventus close in on free agent David after Lille exit

Juventus are reportedly closing in on free agent Jonathan David following his exit from Lille.

Chelsea FC v Los Angeles Football Club: Group D - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Giroud is going home! LAFC striker agrees Ligue 1 return

Olivier Giroud is set to return to Ligue 1 after a short-lived MLS spell, with the French striker agreeing to join Lille in a surprise summer move.

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Giroud back to Ligue 1? Lille confirm interest in LAFC star

Lille president Olivier Letang has publicly confirmed interest in Olivier Giroud, fuelling talk of dramatic Ligue 1 homecoming for the French hero.

Lille reportedly targeting LAFC's Giroud for summer transfer

The Black and Gold forward could return to France this summer, according to a new report

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Why do Man Utd flops flourish elsewhere? Gomes explains

Angel Gomes has explained how the "weight of the shirt" at Manchester United means that supposed Old Trafford flops can end up flourishing elsewhere.

Celtic FC v Rangers FC - William Hill Premiership

Premier League & Ligue 1 clubs battle for Rangers star Igamane

Rangers striker Hamza Igamane is on the radar of top Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs after a stunning debut season with the Scottish club.

Gomes snubs Man Utd and Arsenal to join Marseille

Angel Gomes has rejected Premier League interest from Manchester United and Arsenal to sign a three-year deal with Ligue 1 side Marseille.

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Man Utd eye two goalkeepers in bid for upgrade on maligned Onana

Manchester United have reportedly identified two goalkeepers to sign this summer as they search for an alternative to the inconsistent Andre Onana.

Man Utd 'one of three teams' Lille star David wants to join

Manchester United are reportedly among three teams outgoing Lille star Jonathan David would happily join this summer.

'I'll cycle there' - Man Utd receive summer transfer plea

Lille star Thomas Meunier has admitted he would "cycle" to Manchester United if Ruben Amorim's side put in an offer for him.

RANKED: Sane, David & the top 10 available free agents

There are plenty of big names who could walk away from their clubs for absolutely nothing at the end of June - but who would be the best signing?

How much does Chuba Akpom earn at Lille?

Everything you need to know about Chuba Akpom's salary details playing for Lille

Frequently asked questions

: The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
: Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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