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Lens beat Lazio to the punch RC Lens have landed a tidy one. Franjo Ivanovic has chosen the Blood and Gold. The Croatia striker, who belongs to Benfica, has turned down Lazio despite the Italians looking well placed. The Rome club already had a deal with Lisbon. All that was left was the player’s approval.…

An unwanted man heading for the exit OM have no plan to keep Angel Gomes. The 25-year-old midfielder will not be retained if an offer comes in, according to L’Equipe. Bruno Genesio is not really counting on him, and his wages are part of the equation. Signed on a free transfer a year ago, the…

Another addition for Les Merlus Lorient keep shopping. After Gabin Bernardeau, Alec Georgen and Souleymane Faye, a fourth name is in. Noah Mbamba is heading to Brittany. The Belgian midfielder arrives on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. It’s official. One season, one shirt number. 72. The club announced it simply on its social channels. A career…

Academy product tied down until 2030 RC Lens have locked down one of their prized assets. Ismaelo Ganiou has signed a new deal through 2030. The 21-year-old defender, developed at La Gaillette and at the club since he was 10, has committed for another two seasons. The announcement was made in front of the Bollaert…

An exit opens the door Barcelona already have their backup plan in place. Ronald Araujo is on the verge of joining Liverpool on loan with an option to buy. The Uruguay captain had already lost his place months ago. His departure leaves a hole at centre-back. According to Sport, Barca intend to fill it from…

Barca land their midfield man FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for Rodri. The Catalan club have put in a 50 million euro bid, accepted by the Sky Blues according to RAC1. Only a few documents are left to sort before it is made official. Rodri is expected back on August 12…

A departure that leaves a sour taste Thomas Meunier has not held back. The Belgian left Lille this summer, walking away on a free transfer and heading for Sunderland and the Premier League. He could have stayed. The two sides never managed to agree on a new deal. Meunier felt president Olivier Létang’s offer was…

Seven months of pain, a rare admission Carrying the Zidane name protects no one. Theo Zidane, 24, made that plain in a long interview with Marca. The Cordoba midfielder, who plays in Spain’s second tier, laid out an ordeal he kept quiet far too long. A slipped disc battered him for months. He played through…

A familiar surname on the Angers training pitches Football loves a family story, and here comes another. Leon Debbouze, 17, son of comedian Jamel Debbouze, is on trial with the Angers SCO U19s. Local outlet Incroyable SCO broke it. The young holding midfielder has already had a run-out. He featured Saturday in a friendly against…