According to our colleagues at RMC, Newcastle United have had another bid for Florian Thauvin rejected by Marseille in recent days.
This bid was worth €17m, with Thauvin reaffirming publicly and privately his intention to remain at Marseille.
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According to Superdeporte, La Liga side Valencia are eyeing up the signing of Manchester City’s French central defender Eliaquim Mangala in the event of the departure of Nicolas Otamendi.
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Ezequiel Garay is also another individual that VCF are reportedly targeting.
Speaking to L’Équipe, Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas confirmed that he has reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Mathieu Valbuena.
JMA announced that a contract agreement with Valbuena and a base fee with Dynamo Moscow had been agreed, but that talks were ongoing with regards to the precise payment structure involved.
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According to our colleagues at La Provence, Marseille have approached former Tottenham Hotspur manager Juande Ramos about the vacant manager position.
Marseille continue to search for a new boss following Marcelo Bielsa’s dramatic departure on the night of the opening day of the Ligue 1 season.
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We take a look at the possible incomings and outgoings surrounding all twenty Ligue 1 clubs with just a week remaining until the summer transfer window slams shut.
GFC Ajaccio:
The newly promoted side’s budget is so small that any possible incomings would need to be done as free transfers or as loans. Ideally, they would bring in a versatile defender, but right-back is the absolute priority. Another attacking midfielder would help, as would a defensive midfielder.
As for the outgoings, the Corsican’s squad is so thin that they are banking on ensuring that nobody leaves in these final days.
Angers SCO:
As one of the most active Ligue 1 sides in the transfer window this summer, Angers have finished their window shopping.
According to L’Équipe, we can expect the departures of Pessalli, Ben Othman and Kalifa Traoré before Monday evening.
SC Bastia:
The signing of Jesper Hansen has solved their goalkeeping conundrum, but they desperately need to sign a striker, if not two. A central midfielder must also be added, but they may have to make even more moves if Floyd Ayité (Rennes) and Julian Palmieri (who has been told he is allowed to leave should he wish) depart.
Girondins de Bordeaux:
With just one notable signing this summer, Bordeaux have been chasing a central defender without any success over the last three months. Omar Gaber, who has been on trial with Bordeaux, could join as a versatile defender-come-midfielder. Sagnol is still in the market for any young talent in central positions across the field.
Diego Rolan will be allowed to leave if any side offers upwards of €20m (bonuses included). Gregory Sertic would like to leave, but Bordeaux will most probably block him from doing so and he is seriously injured.
SM Caen:
Looking for a cheapish striker to give Andy Delort competition for his place, otherwise Garande is done. Damien Da Silva could be the subject of late bids from fellow Ligue 1 sides looking for a central defender.
EA Guingamp:
Probably in one of the biggest messes so far this season, Guingamp are hoping to sign a forward-thinking midfielder and a central defender before the window closes. As for departures, the door is very much closed.
LOSC Lille:
Renard might be tempted to dip back into the market for a more experienced striker, but otherwise LOSC have done more than their fair share of business this summer. Lille will only sign a midfielder should they find extraordinarily favourable circumstances for a deal.
Marko Basa could be a late mover away from the club, with interest from Watford. Michael Frey (who failed a medical with Nottingham Forest) and Julien Jeanvier (told to find a new club by Renard) should depart before the end of the month.
FC Lorient:
Business is most likely done for the window. Again, would like a central midfielder, but realistically have enough in order to survive.
Lamine Gassama has been interesting OGC Nice and St Étienne at right-back, a player who FCL would have to replace. Raphaël Guerreiro will only leave for around €20m.
Olympique Lyonnais:
A couple of surprises expected at Lyon before the end of this transfer window. A deep-lying midfielder is the priority, but Aulas could pull a rabbit out of a hat in more attacking positions too.
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Yassine Benzia and one of Bakary Koné and Lindsay Rose will leave. If an extraordinary offer is made for Alexandre Lacazette or Samuel Umtiti, then OL might be tempted to sell, but it has to be astronomical.
Olympique de Marseille:
Undoubtedly most likely to be the busiest side in the next seven days: two attackers, one midfielder, one left-back (D’Ambrosio) and one central defender (Denayer) expected to come in.
As for the departures, Mario Lemina could join Juventus for around €12m if recent reports are to be believed. Steve Mandanda and Nicolas N’Koulou are effectively still on the market if an incredible offer comes in.
AS Monaco:
Will only dabble in the market again considerably if departures occur. May still look to add youth talent from obscure corners of the world.
Aymen Abdennour, Layvin Kurzawa and Joao Moutinho’s futures are all up in the air. Abdennour the most likely to leave.
Montpellier HSC:
At least one attacking player is expected, otherwise the shopping has been done.
Djamel Bakar has requested a move away from the club.
FC Nantes:
Possibly up to three players to come in before the August 31st deadline. Certainly a central defender or two (Balanta, Felipe) and a central midfielder (Thomssen(, but also possibly another full-back.
Papy Djilobodji is largely expected to leave the club.
OGC Nice:
Priority is a goalkeeper (Douchez, Andujar), then a right-back (Malcuit) and finally, a striker (Le Bihan).
Nampalys Mendy could be the subject of a big late bid, but the squad should otherwise remain settled.
PSG:
They will sign a left-back, most probably Fabio Coentrao. Les Parisiens have the financial muscle to make some last-minute transfer window magic happen. On a lesser note, they are said to be working on deals to sign two fairly unknown youngsters who would be loaned straight out.
Any doubt surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future is fast fading, with AC Milan set to move for Mario Balotelli. Gregory van der Wiel is in the doghouse at the moment and might force a move away, with contract extension talks said to still be going on. Chelsea are interested. Lucas Digne to AS Roma is 99% there at the time of writing.
AS Saint Étienne:
They continue to search for a bustling attacker, more of a target man than the players that they currently have at their disposal in that position. That could be Beric or Dembélé (Fulham). Also looking for a right-back, and lead the race for Malcuit (Niort)
Galtier will hope that his squad is not further decimated over the course of the next seven days.
Stade de Reims:
No more arrivals expected.
Aissa Mandi and Prince Oniangué could be the subject of big bids in the final days of this transfer window.
Stade Rennais:
A central midfielder is expected (Gourcuff) and another attacker (Ayité).
Toivonen, Prcic, Habibou, Ngando, Said (possible contract extension), Hunou and Hountondji are all set to leave.
Toulouse FC:
Operating a one in, one out policy.
Wissam Ben Yedder, Abel Aguilar, Dusan Veskovac and Martin Braithwaite are all doubts coming into the final week of transfer window activity.
ESTAC Troyes:
They may look to sign a central defender following the injury to Mory Koné last night.
Departures set to be minimal.
According to Globoesporte, Marseille have completed a deal with Real Madrid to sign 22 year old central midfielder Lucas Silva on a season long loan.
The player had also been interesting a Brazilian outfit but appears to have elected to join Michel’s Marseille. More undoubtedly to follow.
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PSG have completed the signing of young Brazilian midfielder Gustavo Hebling on a five year contract from Sao Paulo.
Hebling has since been loaned to Zwolle on a two-season long loan deal.
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According to L’Équipe, Aymen Abdennour has moments ago signed his 5-year Valencia contract.
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A fee was agreed between Monaco and VCF this morning which could rise up to €34m including bonuses.
According to various French media outlets this morning, Montpellier manager Rolland Courbis is virtually in an untenable situation after losing to Monaco last night.
A loss to ASM is certainly nothing to be ashamed of, especially considering that Montpellier are bottom of the table with just one point, but it was the manner in which they were defeated.
Montpellier were two goals up at half-time after goals from Congré and an own goal from Carrillo.
Monaco came out in the second half and managed to over-turn the deficit, MHSC running out 3-2 losers with a penalty from Fabinho sealing their fate.
Courbis must at least avoid defeat this weekend against Lorient, or face the sack.
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Josh Mart takes the opportunity to preview PSG’s tricky trip to the Ukraine to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions’ League group stage second matchday. PSG cruised to victory against Malmo in the competition opener, winning the match 2-0 at the Parc des Princes. Shakhtar meanwhile, were somewhat humiliated at the hands of the might of Real Madrid, as they lost 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
This tie, which will be played in Lviv due to the continuing political issues affecting eastern Ukraine, is a key match in the group phase, as a PSG victory would give the Parisians a huge boost towards qualifying for the knockout rounds, especially with a double header against Real Madrid to come. A Shakhtar win would get them back on track with a double header against unfancied Malmo up next.
Shakhtar have been in good form in the Ukrainian Premier League, an undefeated streak since a 2-0 defeat to Dnipro in August has seen the Donetsk side rise to 2nd in the table, behind rivals Dynamo Kiev. Saturday’s 3-2 victory in the Donetsk derby should give the players real confidence ahead of the visit of Paris Saint Germain. Talisman Alex Teixeira notched twice in the game, and the Brazilian has been in superb form for ‘The Miners’ over the last 12 months, and he is one for PSG to watch closely.
PSG have bounced back from the disappointing draw with Reims a few weeks ago with back to back wins in Ligue 1. Firstly, Les Parisiens saw off Guincamp with relative ease at the Parc des Princes in a match that ended 3-0 to the home side. Saturday’s 4-1 victory away to Nantes may sound comfortable enough, but PSG fell behind early on, and didn’t take the lead until the last 15 minutes of the game.
The introduction of Edinson Cavani to proceedings seemed to provide the catalyst for what turned out to be a bit of a rout. With Cavani being left on the bench by Laurent Blanc at the weekend, one would assume he will be recalled for the trip to Lviv.
Team News and Tactics
Shakhtar coach Mircea Lucescu is without combative midfielder Taras Stepanenko for this one, due to the suspension received after his red card in Madrid on matchday one. Shevchuk is also doubtful, but aside from that, Shakhtar have a full complement of players available for this one.
With this in mind, I expect Shakhtar to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Pyatov will start in goals behind a back four which is likely to consist of Srna, Ordets, Rakitskiy and one of Ismaily or Azevedo. With Stepanenko out, Lucescu could call on the services of talented young Ukrainian midfielder Kovalenko to support Fred in central midfield. Marlos and Taison are likely to cut in from the right and left flanks respectively, providing ammunition for star man Alex Teixiera who will play just behind target man Gladkiy in attack.
PSG have a couple injury concerns as Gregory Van der Wiel missed the weekend trip to Nantes with a groin problem and David Luiz is also doubtful for this one. Serge Aurier is available after suspension so Laurent Blanc has a real selection headache at the back.
With this in mind, I expect PSG to lineup in a 4-3-3 formation with Kevin Trapp between the posts. Aurier and Van der Wiel (if fit) could fight it out for the right back slot whilst Thiago Silva and Marquinhos could well start at centre half. Maxwell’s experience could be chosen over the relative youth of Layvin Kurzawa at left back.
I expect Matuidi and Motta to be recalled to the starting 11 for this crunch tie, and they are likely to join Marco Verratti in the centre of the park. Blanc has so many options that is hard to predict what he will opt for, but I expect a front 3 of Angel Di Maria, Ibrahimovic and Cavani (right to left) to start in Lviv.
Danger Men
Alex Teixieira (Shakhtar)- Alex Teixeira has been a key player for Shakhtar since joining from Vasco da Gama in 2010. His best form however, has been in the last 12 months or so and he is really stepping up for his side now that Douglas Costa has moved on to pastures new. PSG will have to be guarded against the hugely talented Brazilian.
Cavani (PSG)- Cavani has been in brilliant form this campaign for Les Parisiens and he currently sits joint top of the Ligue 1 scoring charts alongside Hatem Ben Arfa. His huge talent, industry and desire to score and yet also work hard for his teammates make him a phenomenal player on his day.
Prediction
This is a really tough game to call as a lot is riding on it for both teams. Trips to Ukraine are notoriously labelled as difficult, even if the match isn’t being played in Donetsk. Shakhtar will be keen to get their first points on the board and will be full of confidence after the weekends derby day success. PSG could probably cope with just getting a point here, providing they beat both Malmo away and Shakhtar at home in the latter stages of the group. I hope that PSG set out to win because playing negatively against a team with such attacking potency could be suicidal.
Prediction: Shakhtar 1-2 PSG
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