Tag: Ligue 1

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has stated his admiration for Monaco's teenage forward Kylian Mbappé, describing him as a mix of Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Olympique Lyonnais over the availability of striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and it’s believed a £44m bid could be enough to sign him.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been eyeing up a striker from Ligue 1 this summer to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new season.

A close associate of Kylian Mbappe says the coveted striker would sign for Arsenal if he had to leave Monaco tomorrow, with manager Arsene Wenger famed for his development of French players.

European football expert Julien Laurens revealed Arsenal are planning on signing Olympique Lyonnais striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, but have made little in the way of progress so far.

OGC Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri has snubbed interest from Arsenal to agreed a deal to join AS Roma this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a bid for highly-rated Genk midfielder Sander Berge and could make an official approach for the teenager after having scouted him for months.

Neither Arsenal nor Tottenham have made formal offers for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, which means that both AS Roma and Paris Saint-Germain appear as frontrunners to sign the 25-year-old this summer.

Arsenal are preparing an improved bid for Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappé, with Olivier Giroud a makeweight in their proposed deal.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery admitted the prospect of signing Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe is “attractive”, hinting that the club could make an approach this summer.

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says he’s spoken to Monaco's Thomas Lemar about the possibility of him joining this summer, amid rumours also linking him to Arsenal.

Tottenham are believed to be making the first moves to land Monaco right-back Djibril Sidibe.

Spurs are determined to sign Porto full-back Ricardo Pereira as a potential replacement for Manchester City-bound Kyle Walker.

Bayern have completed the signing of Corentin Tolisso for £35m, after the French international turned down Arsenal and Chelsea to make the switch to the Allianz Arena from Lyon.

Schalke have joined Arsenal in the race for Nantes youngster Amine Harit.

Olympique Lyonnais could ask for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud in exchange for Alexandre Lacazette this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly holding talks with the agent of Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri with a view to making a potential transfer. But what do we actually know about the Cote d'Ivoire playmaker?

Patrick Vieira, the current manager of New York City, has been linked with Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Etienne but may opt to stay in the US.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants to sign Monaco's Kylian Mbappe but will need to offload a big name to make room for the young sensation.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly prepared to offer Olympique Lyonnais' Alexandre Lacazette £200k-per-week to join Arsenal this summer.

Transfer-raters Football Whispers has given Arsenal a good chance of signing Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon this summer.

Kylian Mbappe and Monaco have reportedly agreed to ignore any incoming bids this summer as the striker wants regular first-team football to boost his development.

Manchester United are the latest club to make a bid for Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe.

Olivier Giroud has said that a lack of playing could force him to leave Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal are prepared to bid £122m for Kylian Mbappe, but the question is: should they?

Arsenal have no intention of selling Alexis Sanchez to PSG - or anyone else.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says AS Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe must move to a club where he can play regularly.

Arsenal have held talks with the agent of OGC Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.

Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappé has reportedly been reignited, with their chances of signing Chelsea's Eden Hazard dealt a major blow after he fractured his ankle.

Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have made a £6.8m move to rival that of Arsenal's reported bid for KAS Eupen's Henry Onyekuru, according to a recent report.

AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar is reportedly keen to join Arsenal this summer, despite the Gunners missing out on a Champions League spot in 2016/17.

Arsenal could lose out on Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette with Manchester United set to make the French international a number one priority after giving up on Antonio Griezmann.

Marseille's talented young defender Boubacar Kamara has ended speculation on his future, at least in the short-term, by signing his first professional deal on a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.

Newly-promoted Newcastle United have reportedly made a £22m bid to sign Arsenal and France striker Olivier Giroud this summer.

OGC Nice midfielder Jean-Michaël Seri is reportedly on the move from Ligue 1 this summer, with Barcelona one of many clubs interested.

The hottest teenage prospect in the continent, Kylian Mbappe, has issued a statement that he alone will make the decision regarding his future, amid interest from Arsenal and many other clubs in Europe.

Olivier Giroud has been linked with a potential departure from the Emirates at the end of the season, but from the latest reports he appears to be staying in the capital.

Liverpool have had a €75m bid rejected by AS Monaco for striker Kylian Mbappe, with the French Ligue 1 champions said to be holding out for €100m this summer.

Olivier Giroud will consider leaving Arsenal if attacking reinforcements are signed this summer, according to the Mirror.

According to reports from France, Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is top priority for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.