Valencia, Watford, Tottenham & Chelsea remain in the hunt for Sofiane Boufal

According to today’s edition of France Football, a host of Premier League sides remain interested in signing Lille attacker Sofiane Boufal before the transfer window shuts, despite his injury that will keep him out of action until the middle of next month.

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford (who had a €15m offer rejected earlier on in the window) have all yet to rule out moving of the Moroccan international before the end of the month.

Also watch out for Valencia, who have been surveying the player’s situation throughout the summer.

Lille’s asking price is set at €25m.

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Chelsea attempting to sign Aymen Abdennour on loan

According to our colleagues at France Football, Chelsea have opened talks with Valencia over the possible signing of Tunisian international central defender Aymen Abdennour.

Chelsea are looking to complete a loan deal with an option to buy in order to bolster their defensive lineup. More undoubtedly to follow.

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Mino Raiola hits out at PSG over Blaise Matuidi’s situation

Speaking to Italian media outlets yesterday in Nice at Mario Balotelli’s unveiling press conference, super-agent Mino Raiola spoke out about another one of his clients, PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

“The transfer window is finished, we will see what happens. I am very disappointed that PSG took him off the market and we will see what will happen.”

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Elie Baup rejects Lorient job

According to today’s edition of L’Équipe, former Marseille manager Elie Baup has rejected an offer from Ligue 1 strugglers FC Lorient after Les Merlus sacked Sylvain Ripoll on Sunday morning.

The French daily claims that Lorient have been in talks with Guy Lacombe, Éric Roy and former Lyon boss Hubert Fournier about the vacant position.

President Féry is also thought to be considering Rolland Courbis.

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Marseille interested in Jordan Amavi

Olympique de Marseille boss Rudi Garcia is prioritising the signing of a left-back in the January transfer window.

The man at the top of his shortlist? Aston Villa’s French youth international Jordan Amavi, according to L’Équipe.

The former OGC Nice man’s current deal runs until 2020 and it could be difficult to convince him of the OM project, but he remains a hot topic at Marseille transfer window strategy meetings.

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More undoubtedly to follow in the coming weeks…

Mikael Silvestre to leave Rennes Sporting Director in January

Former Arsenal and Manchester United central defender Mikaël Silvestre will quit his post as Sporting Director at Ligue 1 club Rennes next month, according to France Bleu and Le Télégramme.

Talks are ongoing between Silvestre and Rennes to reach an amicable divorce. The reason for the split is unknown at the time of writing. Silvestre joined Rennes in the aforementioned capacity in June 2015.

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Amine Harit to sign a contract extension with Nantes

Promising attacking midfielder Amine Harit is set to sign a one year contract extension with Ligue 1 club Nantes, according to L’Équipe.

This would tie the player down with Les Canaris until 2020. Harit has undoubtedly been one of Nantes’ key attacking elements this season and features in the “20 to watch for 2017” in the Get French Football News 100 2016.

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Olympiakos interested in Aly Cissokho

Greek giants Olympiakos have shortlisted Aston Villa left-back Aly Cissokho as a possible January window target, according to our colleagues at Foot 365.

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The 29 year old full-back is understood to be a primary target for Olympiakos, with movement expected in this regard in the coming weeks in terms of brokering a deal.

WATCH | Olivier Giroud shows leadership following half-time team talk

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud captained his side for the first time last night in a FA Cup 3rd round encounter with Preston North End.

Courtesy of FA TV in the video below, the French international forward can be seen attempting to rally the troops before the second half began, with the London side heading in at the break 1-0 down.

“Show some character, show something else,” the Frenchman says.

Giroud is also very kind to the Arsenal mascot pre-match, but is a little less delighted when he is told that he has to speak to BT Sport after the final whistle…

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Marseille – West Ham meeting in London tomorrow to agree Dimitri Payet deal

Olympique de Marseille President Jacques-Henri Eyraud and Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta will travel to London tomorrow morning to meet with Premier League side West Ham United chiefs to agree a deal to sign Dimitri Payet.

OM have already had a bid worth around €25m rejected by the Hammers, but are seeking to find an agreement with West Ham to bring Payet back to the Ligue 1 club tomorrow, with the London outfit looking to agree a deal for around €40m.

West Ham United are already searching for a replacement for Payet, who was removed from the first team squad this week after manager Slaven Bilic insinuated that the French international had gone on strike, having sounded out Swansea’s attacking midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. West Ham have been quoted a €35m price for the Icelandic international.

Marseille hope to have a total agreement for the transfer of Dimitri Payet in place this time tomorrow, with the Frenchman having already finalised terms with OM over a return.

The McCourt project’s biggest day so far is arguably about to begin.

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