Neymar needed to step out of Messi’s shadow – Pele
Pele believes Neymar made the right decision to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona and join Paris Saint-Germain.
Wenger not giving up on Lemar pursuit
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal bid €100-million for Thomas Lemar, and the Gunners boss will renew his interest in the Monaco superstar when the transfer window reopens.
Lemar ”very happy” at Monaco
France international Thomas Lemar reaffirmed his commitment to French champions Monaco, after a move to Arsenal failed to materialise.
Zungu pens deal with French side
Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu has finalised his move from Vitoria de Guimaraes to French Ligue 1 outfit, Amiens SC signing a four-year deal.
Bayern won’t sign Draxler – Hoeness
Julian Draxler is not a transfer target for Bayern Munich, as Die Roten are already well-stocked in forward positions, president Uli Hoeness has said.
Arsenal deal for Lemar is dead – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Monaco have “closed the door” to a potential deal for winger Thomas Lemar.
PSG deny wrongdoing as Barcelona take action against Neymar
Paris Saint-Germain has denied any wrongdoing, and issued a statement declaring their “surprise” at Barcelona’s decision to take legal action against Neymar for an alleged breach of contract.
Costa would fit in at Marseille – Eyraud
Marseille president Jacques-Henri Eyraud indicated that Diego Costa may be the solution to his search for a new striker but admitted the Spaniard has a “complicated contractual situation” at Chelsea.
Matuidi arrives in Turin to complete Juventus
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has arrived in Turin ahead of an anticipated switch to Juventus.
Monaco’s Fabinho still wants out
Fabinho has left little room for doubt that he intends to leave Monaco as the Ligue 1 champions look set to lose another star player.