Tag: Olympique Lyonnais

Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (L) celebrates with Lyon's French midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide after scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Manchester City and Lyon at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 15, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Jeff Reine-Adelaide takes blame for not making it at Arsenal

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says it's his fault he didn't make it at Arsenal, because he couldn't find enough consistency in his performances.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Metz (FC Metz) and Lyon (OL) at Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Edu offers Matteo Guendouzi plus cash for Houssem Aouar

Arsenal have reportedly offered Matteo Guendouzi plus cash to Lyon in order to sign Houssem Aouar with Edu making the call himself.
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes of Losc Lille during the during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Losc Lille at Estadio de Mestalla on November 5, 2019 in Valencia, Spain (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Arsenal make offer for €22m Gabriel Magalhães

According to L'Equipe, Arsenal and Everton have submitted an offer to Lyon for their centre-back, Gabriel Magalhães, who has received five offers in total.
Lyon's Dutch forward Memphis Depay (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) during the French L1 football match between AS Saint-Etienne and Olympique Lyonnais at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France on October 6, 2019. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)

Depay available for £30m with Lyon contract running down

Lyon forward Memphis Depay is on the market for around £30m this summer thanks to his expiring contract, according to a report.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on March 1, 2020, at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP / Getty Images)

Saliba was a ‘rock’ in defence despite defeat to Lyon

William Saliba continued his increasingly positive run of form against Lyon on Sunday, but he still ended up on the losing side of the derby.

Bruno Guimaraes now between Lyon and Atletico Madrid

Despite links to Arsenal and Benfica earlier in the window, Bruno Guimaraes is now subject to a transfer battle between Olympique Lyonnais and Atletico Madrid.

Lyon bid €22m for Arsenal-linked Bruno Guimaraes

Olympique Lyonnais made a €22m offer for Arsenal-linked midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this week, according to reports in France.
MONACO, MONACO - FEBRUARY 18: Arsene Wenger winner of the Laureus Lifetime Achievement award speaks on stage during the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo on February 18, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

Lyon want Arsene Wenger as manager: He admits he’s turned down PL offers

Olympique Lyonnais have Arsene Wenger on a shortlist of two managers to replace Sylvinho, according to reports in France.
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Jeff Reine-Adelaide: It was complicated at Arsenal – it was the right decision to...

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says things were complicated for him at Arsenal, and it was the best thing for him to move on.
Angers' French midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide (L) vies with Bordeaux' Brazilian midfielder Otavio during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Angers on May 4, 2019, in Bordeaux. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal to earn twice as much as previously reported from Jeff Reine-Adelaide clause

Arsenal are set to receive 20% of Jeff Reine-Adelaide's transfer fee to join Olympique Lyonnais, rather than the 10% previously reported.
France's midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide (L) fights for the ball with Denmark's midfielder Mathias Jensen during the friendly U21 football match between France and Denmark on March 24, 2019 at the Francis Le Ble stadium in Brest, western France. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP / Getty Images)

Lyon to sign Jeff Reine-Adelaide for €25-30m: Arsenal will earn 10%

Olympique Lyonnais are set to sign Jeff Reine-Adelaide for between €25m and €30m, according to reports in France, with a medical scheduled for Wednesday.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Jeff Reine-Adelaide of Arsenal in action during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016, in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lyon lead the race for Reine-Adelaide: Arsenal set to make €2m+ profit

Lyon are leading the race to sign Jeff Reine-Adelaide this summer, in a move which could net Arsenal some money thanks to a sell-on clause.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 206: What a difference a week makes

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap one of the fuller weeks in recent Arsenal history. We talk...
Joe Willock against Olympique Lyonnais in pre-season (Photo via Football.London)

Player ratings vs Lyon: Willock, Aubameyang and Nelson impress but Arsenal slip to 2-1...

Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais in the Emirates Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal make contact with Nabil Fekir: Lyon demanding €30m

Arsenal have made contact with Olympique Lyonnais over the signing of Nabil Fekir, according to reports in France.

Goal or assist every 109 minutes: Arsenal and Liverpool contact Lyon about striker

Arsenal and Liverpool have made contact with Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais over 22-year-old striker Moussa Dembele, according to reports in France.

Arsenal and Liverpool make contact with Lyon over Moussa Dembele

Arsenal and Liverpool have made contact with Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais over 22-year-old striker Moussa Dembele, according to reports in France.
Nabil Fekir

Jean-Michel Aulas: Nabil Fekir can leave this summer

Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted they’ll let Nabil Fekir leave this summer, after almost selling him to Liverpool last year.

Report: Arsenal among 5 clubs to contact Bertrand Traore’s entourage

Arsenal are one of five clubs to get in contact with Bertrand Traore's entourage ahead of a possible summer move, according to reports.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 197: Pre-Europa League ramble

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Stephen & Lana Dawood preview the Europa League Final - but they get distracted...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 09: UEFA Champions League Trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour presented by Heineken on March 09, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Why Lyon will be cheering Chelsea against Arsenal in Europa League final

Lyon may be coming to the Emirates Cup in the summer but they'll be hoping Arsenal tank the Europa League final because that would hand the French Ligue 1 side a Champions League group place without having to go through qualifying.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Thierry Henry of New York Red Bulls shakes the hand of Alex Song of Arsenal ahead of the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and New York Red Bulls at the Emirates Stadium on July 31, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm Emirates Cup teams

Arsenal's men's team will face Lyon while the women's team will play Bayern Munich in this year's Emirates Cup.

French media: Sylvinho set to be named head coach of Olympique Lyonnais

Former Gunner Sylvinho is set to be named the head coach of Olympique Lyonnais, leaving his role with the Brazil national team, according to reports in France.
Yad Lochereau of Olympique Lyonnais playing with OGC Nice u16s at the Montaigu Tournament (Photo by Vincent Michel / Getty Images)

Arsenal make approach to entourage of U17 FC Lyon forward Yad Lochereau

Arsenal have made an approach to the entourage of young FC Lyon forward Yad Lochereau after he impressed in the recent u16 Montaigu Tournament.
Gerard Houllier (L) of Liverpool holds his OBE medal as an earring on long-term friend and fellow manager Arsene Wenger of Arsenal, after being awarded their OBE medals at The Foreign Office in London 09 July 2003. The honor awarded by Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, is that of an officer in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The British honors are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement of service to British interests. AFP PHOTO Adrian DENNIS / WPA POOL

Arsene Wenger finally closes in on return to football with surprising move?

Arsene Wenger could finally be set for a return to football over a year after he announced he was leaving Arsenal with the Mail on Sunday reporting he could be set to join his old friend Gerard Houllier at Lyon as their general manager however Telefoot in France report he declined their offer.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Ben Godfrey of Norwich City celebrates his sides second goal scored by Teemu Pukki during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on February 02, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal send scouts to watch Ben Godfrey in East Anglian derby

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey in the East Anglian derby against Ipswich Town on Sunday, according to reports.

French media: Arsenal ‘particularly’ keen on Lyon star Houssem Aouar

Arsenal are particularly keen on signing Lyon's 20-year-old midfielder Houssem Aouar as a replacement for Aaron Ramsey, according to reports in France.
Lyon's French defender Ferland Mendy (R) vies with Saint-Etienne's French forward Kevin Monnet Paquet (L) during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on November 23, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal fans urge club to sign Ferland Mendy as Nacho Monreal replacement

Arsenal fans got excited over Ferland Mendy's performance against Manchester City on Tuesday, and they want their club to sign the left-back as an eventual replacement for Nacho Monreal.

Arsenal scout Houssem Aouar: ‘Near the top’ of Emery’s shortlist of Ramsey replacements

Arsenal are tracking Olympique Lyonnais star Houssem Aouar as a possible replacement for Aaron Ramsey, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette: I held transfer talks with Arsenal years ago

Alexandre Lacazette has admitted that he held talks with Arsenal a few years ago, and now that he's finally joined the club they're adamant that they want to keep him.
Monaco's Brazilian defender Jemerson (L) fights for the ball with Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe (R)during the French L1 football match between Monaco and Lille at the 'Louis II Stadium' in Monaco on August 18, 2018. (Photo credit: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal join three other clubs following 23-year-old Lille winger Nicolas Pepe

Arsenal have joined Lyon, Sevilla and Real Betis in following 23-year-old Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, according to reports in France.
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Arsenal and Lyon interested in FC Porto’s Hector Herrera

Arsenal are one of two clubs interested in FC Porto defender Hector Herrera, according to reports in Portugal, but face strong competition from Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon's French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele Alvaro (L) kicks the ball during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 25, 2018 at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, central-eastern France. / AFP PHOTO / ROMAIN LAFABREGUE

Lyon looking to make 3 times the purchase price on sale of Ndombele

Olympique Lyonnais are looking to triple their money through the purchase and sale of Tanguy Ndombele this summer, after his success with the club on loan last season.

Arsenal-linked Diallo chooses to join Borussia Dortmund

Mainz defender Abdou Diallo has chosen to join Borussia Dortmund this summer, despite interest from Arsenal and Lyon, deciding he'd prefer to stay in the Bundesliga.
Lyon's French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele Alvaro (L) kicks the ball during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 25, 2018 at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, central-eastern France. / AFP PHOTO / ROMAIN LAFABREGUE

Arsenal show interest in Lyon’s 21-year-old midfielder Ndombele as PSG pull out

Arsenal are one of seven clubs to show interest in Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, as Paris Saint-Germain pull out of the race for his signature.

Fekir: I’m not close to a Liverpool move – there are discussions with several...

Nabil Fekir insists he isn't close to joining Jurgen Klopp's men in Liverpool, and he still has a number of offers to consider this summer.

Aulas denies reports Liverpool have agreed a deal for Arsenal-linked Fekir

Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas insists the club haven't had any contact with Liverpool today over the sale of Nabil Fekir, despite plenty of stories suggesting the contrary.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

CSKA Moscow one of just five teams Wenger has faced twice or more without...

Arsenal will play CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals, giving Arsene Wenger a chance to beat one of the only teams he's never won against.

Wenger names 4 teams that make this year’s Europa League so strong

On Wednesday, Arsene Wenger discussed how strong the Europa League is this year compared to previous seasons, and named the teams to watch out for.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

4 teams that could hurt Arsenal’s Europa League challenge if they beat Milan

Arsenal are in a surprisingly commanding position in their Europa League tie against AC Milan, so let's take a look at who else could cause the team problems if they finish the job on Thursday.