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Lyon Chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has drawn a line in the sand and told Chelsea that Malo Gusto will not be moving to the West London club in this window. Aulas explicitly stated: “I can confirm that Malo Gusto will stay here [Lyon] at least until the end of the season” Of course, that could just […] READ MORE
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Lyon defender Malo Gusto, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are said to be in direct contact with the Ligue 1 club to get the deal done. Gusto could be the West London club’s seventh signing in this busy January transfer window as they look to climb out of […] READ MORE
Barcelona manager Xavi has provided an update on the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, admitting the club does not know whether the striker will leave the Nou Camp this summer. The former Arsenal captain has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, who sanctioned the exit of striker Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan earlier in the […] READ MORE
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is set to rejoin Lyon on a free transfer, Fabrizio Romano reports. The 31-year-old’s contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to expire this summer and he will not be extending his stay. Lacazette has already passed a medical ahead of his Lyon return. Arsenal Striker Set to Return to Former […] READ MORE
Eric Bailly is reportedly of interest to four top-flight clubs around Europe, with the Manchester United defender among a host of first-team players linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer. The Ivory Coast international is known to be frustrated with the lack of opportunities afforded to him by interim manager Ralf Ragnick and […] READ MORE
There is often talk about Ligue 1 being a dull league due to the dominance of Paris Saint-Germain. Whilst this can be true, besides last year when Lille did the unthinkable, there is much more to a division than the title race. There are regular, nail-biting relegation battles as well as a number of sides […] READ MORE
Former Leicester City striker Islam Slimani is returning to Sporting Lisbon on a free transfer on an 18-month deal. Ligue 1 side Lyon terminated Slimani’s contract which freed him up to return to Portugal. This news was first reported by Santi Aouna and later confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. Islam Slimani Returns to Sporting Islam Slimani […] READ MORE
French youngster Romain Faivre is heading to Lyon, according to Fabrizio Romano. Lyon is paying €14 million for the midfielder. The deal is a permanent one and Faivre will sign a contract until 2026. Lyon is making this move to replace Bruno Guimarães, who has joined Newcastle United. Romain Faivre in Ligue 1 Switch as […] READ MORE
According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United are set to sign Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimarães. The Brazilian attracted interest from Arsenal this month, with a move failing to come into fruition. One team’s failure is another team’s opportunity, however, and the Magpies have reportedly swooped in and had a €40 million bid accepted. Guimarães will reportedly […] READ MORE
Chelsea are reportedly trying to recall Italy left-back Emerson Palmieri from his loan spell at Ligue 1 side Lyon, but are facing difficulties as the French club want to keep hold of the player until the end of the season. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are willing to pay compensation to Lyon in order to […] READ MORE