Tag: lille
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Ligue 1: Lille eyes prolific Nigerian striker, Gift Orban
Prolific Nigerian goal poacher, Gift Orban who currently plies his trade for Belgium side, KAA Gent could be on his way to French Ligue 1 side Lille metropole FC. Recall that Lille’s potent striker, Jonathan David is being priced away and Orban is being tipped to replace him if he leaves.
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Messi scores stunning free-kick to earn PSG win over Lille
Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick in added time to earn Paris St-Germain (PSG) a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday.
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Lille end PSG’s Trophee dominance with lone goal win
Xeka’s first-half thunderbolt proved the difference as Lille secured the Trophee des Champions for the first time, in the process ending the competition’s eight-year domination by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Lille midfielder was teed up by Burak Yilmaz before blasting in from long range on the stroke of half-time. PSG were unable to make their…
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Arsenal sign Brazilian defender from Lille
English Premier League (EPL) clubside Arsenal on Tuesday said they have signed Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes from French side Lille on a long-term contract. The London-based club did not provide the financial details of the deal however, even though British media reported that Arsenal paid around 27 million pounds (36.29 million dollars) for the 22-year-old.…
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Lille defender to sign Arsenal contract on Monday
Lille defender Gabriel is expected to ink terms with Arsenal on Monday. Gabriel passed a Gunners medical on Saturday. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Gabriel Maghalaes’ transfer to Arsenal is close to completion. He stated: “Gabriel Magalhães to Arsenal, here we go! Total agreement just completed: he will fly on Monday to…
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Why Osimhen dumped agent for Napoli move
Victor Osimhen’s former agent Franco Iovino of Star Factory claimed the forward dumped his agency on the advice of Lille, who wanted to sell him only to Napoli because of the relationship between the Presidents of the clubs. Napoli has, however, have been in the front of the race to secure the signature of the…
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Transfer: Man Utd contact agents for Victor Osimhen
Manchester United have made contact with the agents for wantaway Lille striker Victor Osimhen. Serie A giants Napoli were believed to be on the verge of signing him after agreeing a £46million fee with Lille. Yet journalist Ciro Venerato claims that United have not given up the race to land Osimhen just yet. He told…
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Osimhen set to complete €81m Napoli move
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has reportedly entered into negotiations with Napoli, having made up his mind to join the Serie A side. The 21-year-old visited Napoli’s training facilities, plus head coach Gennaro Gatusso and president Aurelio De Laurentiis two weeks ago. Osimhen was however not too keen on linking up with the Partenopei due…
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Victor Osimhen turns down Napoli move
Lille star Victor Osimhen has turned down the chance to join Napoli and he’s awaiting an offer from the Premier League, according to Football Italia. The Super Eagles striker was in Italy last week to visit Napoli’s management and inspect the club’s facilities, but he is said to be declining their €50 million offer. The…
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Victor Osimhen in Italy for Napoli move
Lille striker Victor Osimhen is in Naples today. TMW says Osimhen and his agent are in the city for talks with Napoli over a summer transfer. The Nigeria international and his representatives flew to Italy on private jet and a meeting is scheduled with Napoli officials later today. Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli is hoping to…