Only two departures from PSG this January?

According to Le Parisien, PSG are only willing to sanction two departures this January.

One is that of 20 year old attacker Hervin Ongenda, on a loan until the end of the season, and the other could by Ezequiel Lavezzi, whose agent is in contact with several clubs at the time of writing.

The report claims that PSG have no intention of letting either Salvatore Sirigu or Gregory van der Wiel leave however.

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Jens Lehmann’s interview with France Football

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann sat down with our colleagues at France Football to reflect on some of the greatest moments of his career. Extracts below.

What are your memories like of that season without a fault that enabled you to enter the history books?

Only good memories! We had the impression that nothing could happen to us. There were several matches during which we were behind, but we knew that we had the mental resources to come back in the match and reverse the score.

What did this season mean to you and your team-mates?

The most important thing was to win the title. Then to have achieved that without losing a match was almost like the cherry on top of the cake. But, at the time, we did not realise the significance of our performance. It took several years to realise the full extent of it. Fo us, it was the mark of extraordinary constancy and a recompense for our individual and collective exceptional quality that we had in our squad.

It was without a doubt the best consecration that we have ever experienced. Such success has the same value was winning the Champions League where it is often luck, form of the moment, the amount of injuries and suspensions that play a capital role, a decisive one.

What was the great strength of your team?

We had a group that was very together with individuals who had great experience at the top level and who could make the difference at every moment. With the French internationals, who were some of the best players in the world. Without forgetting Dennis Bergkamp. We had an international star in each position. The chemistry was right and we really enjoyed playing together. But our best quality, was speed.

What role did Arsène Wenger play?

We were perfectly prepared, Arsène Wenger was one of the first managers to use video footage to dissect our opponents and to analyse our performances with the tiniest details, We also had very complex statistics. For example, we knew whether or not, from the 70 minute mark, an opponent would break physically. Nothing was left to chance.

Can PSG imitate Arsenal?

They have the means and the potential. Considering their financial power, I would say that they have to achieve this. But I can also see Bayern becoming an undefeated champion too as they have been playing at an exceptional level for several months.

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Monaco will not be activating Stephan El Shaarawy’s buy clause

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, AS Monaco have informed AC Milan that they will not be activating the buy-clause in their loan deal for Stephan El Shaarawy.

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The Egyptian joined Monaco on loan in the summer and a clause within the contract states that should El Shaarawy play 25 games for Monaco, then the Ligue 1 side are compelled to buy the player for €14m.

AC Milan now face two options. Cancel the loan agreement with Monaco and find the player another club to go to in January, most probably on loan or force ASM to continue paying the player’s wages, even though El Shaarawy will not be receiving anymore playing time this season.

A number of Serie A sides are reportedly interested in picking up the player next month.

Sébastien Haller’s agent denies possible Norwich move

RMC reported this morning that Norwich have agreed a fee with Utrecht for the transfer of Sébastien Haller worth €8.5m.

The report claimed that a deal was close, but Haller is apparently not set to join the Premier League side, according to the player’s agent, Loïc Gustan, contacted by our colleagues at Daily Mercato.

Gustan had the following to say:

“We have indeed visited Norwich’s training ground yesterday, and Utrecht’s representatives have a good relationship with those at Norwich. But Sébastien is unlikely to join Norwich. We are looking for a club that plays European football. If a club that is playing European football offers us something and they reach an agreement with Utrecht, then a departure this winter is possible.”

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Preview: Rennes vs Gazelec Ajaccio (22/1/16)

Rolland Courbis will be overseeing his first match in charge of Rennes as they host in-form Gazelec Ajaccio at Roazhon Park. Courbis took over from Philippe Montanier on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after Rennes had lost to Ligue 2 side Bourg-en-Bresse in the Coupe de France. The new boss inherits a side sat sixth in the table and they can move up to third with a win here.

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Getting all three points won’t be easy though, as Gazelec Ajaccio head into this match on an 11 league game unbeaten streak. The visitors’ fairy-tale story sees them 13th in the table, five points ahead of the relegation zone, although four of their last five league matches have ended in draws.

Earlier this season, these two sides drew 1-1 at the Stade Ange Casanova, with Giovanni Sio scoring a last gasp equaliser for Rennes.

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Taylor Moore close to Lens departure

According to La Voix du Nord, English youth international and RC Lens central defender Taylor Moore could be on his way out of the club before the window closes.

According to the report, Lyon offered €10m for the player last summer. This offer was rejected by Lens at the time, who wanted €15m to part with the player.

However, Lens have financial issues and need to clear €4.5m worth of debt so that they can remain in good graces with the French football financial watchdog the DNCG.

Taylor Moore, having allegedly fallen out with RC Lens manager Antoine Kombouaré, is a perfect candidate to be offloaded especially because there is intense interest in him from English sides.

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Yann M’Vila & Joey Barton told Steven Fletcher to make Marseille move

Steven Fletcher has revealed in a press conference today that Sunderland’s defensive midfielder Yann M’Vila and Joey Barton recommended that he move to Marseille.

Fletcher had the following to say:

“When I was contacted by Marseille, Yann M’Vila and another French colleague told me to certainly go, not to hesitate, to enjoy it. They know the club well and have helped me in terms of integrating myself. I had the chance to receive a text from Joey Barton and he advised me to profit from all the minutes that I will get to play at Marseille.”

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Preview | Rennes vs Angers (12/02/15)

Rennes will be aiming to end their bad run of form as Angers visit Roazhon Park on Friday evening. The hosts have failed to win any of their last three league outings and have subsequently slipped from fourth to ninth in the table. If Rolland Courbis’ side want to finish in a European qualification spot, then they need to avoid being left behind by the rest of the chasing pack.

Angers, also, aren’t in the best of form right now, having lost four of their last five in the league. Their 3-0 victory over Monaco a couple of weeks ago may have been impressive, but that game was sandwiched in between losses to Nice, PSG, Reims and, most recently, Lyon. That run of results has seen Angers lose their grip on the Champions League qualification positions, falling to fifth in the standings.

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Earlier this season, Rennes beat Angers 2-0 at the Stade Jean-Bouin thanks to goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Gelson Fernandes.

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