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Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Malick Fofana spotted in Manchester United shirt

Lyon and Belgium winger may have dropped a hint as to his preferred destination this summer

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Liverpool offered chance to land cut-price transfer after shock decision confirmed

Liverpool have been linked with Lyon star Malick Fofana and the club's financial woes could benefit the Reds, allowing them to secure a cut-price deal for the winger

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Chelsea transfer priority clear as Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Mohammed Kudus talks held

Blues also keen on Lyon winger Malick Fofana but won’t meet Hugo Ekitike’s current price tag

Liverpool join Chelsea in transfer race for £43m star who 'wants Anfield move'

Lyon star Malick Fofana has been on Chelsea's radar for a potential summer transfer but the Blues have now reportedly been joined by Liverpool in...

BREAKING: Rayan Cherki explains 'dream' Man City move as France star completes transfer

Rayan Cherki has completed his £30m switch from Lyon in time for the Club World Cup, and he can't wait to get started with Pep...

Ex-Man Utd star Nemanja Matic handed ban after covering anti-homophobia sign

Nemanja Matic covered up an anti-homophobia logo during Lyon's final game of the season, with Ligue 1 chiefs coming down hard on the former Manchester...

Rayan Cherki confirms transfer is 'getting done' after Man City bid and Liverpool meeting

Manchester City have seen their opening bid for Rayan Cherki rejected but the Lyon winger insists that the transfer is 'getting done' after starring in...

Rayan Cherki transfer latest: Lyon star reveals when his future will be decided as Man City schedule medicals

The 21-year-old is expected to be one of three new arrivals at Man City this summer

Liverpool's Rayan Cherki agreement met amid ongoing Florian Wirtz transfer negotiations

Liverpool boss Arne Slot honoured a previous agreement to meet with Lyon star Rayan Cherki over a transfer to the Reds, but that was before...

Thierry Henry raises Rayan Cherki 'problem' as Man Utd enter five-way transfer race

Manchester United are among five Premier League clubs interested in signing Rayan Cherki this summer and his former France Under-21s coach Thierry Henry has given...

Five Premier League clubs eye Rayan Cherki transfer after Lyon star speaks out

Rayan Cherki has attracted plenty of attention with a fantastic season for Lyon and is ready to leave the French club in the summer transfer...

Man Utd transfer news: Bournemouth lay down £60m marker for star as academy search begins

Manchester United have been linked with Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo but the forward won't come cheap as Lyon star Rayan Cherki is offered to the Red...

'I chose Chelsea transfer over Liverpool – one thing convinced me above all else'

Florent Malouda was a star for Lyon before moving to the Premier League, but he has recalled how close he came to joining Liverpool before...

Man Utd news: Andre Onana's stance on transfer exit as two stars 'desperate to leave'

Manchester United are preparing for a huge Europa League clash against Lyon on Thursday but Ruben Amorim is also looking towards the future makeup of...

Manchester United lead transfer race for Lyon star Rayan Cherki - in cut-price deal

France starlet Rayan Cherki scored Lyon's late equaliser after Andre Onana's error in midweek in the Europa League, but he could line up for Manchester...

Paul Scholes sends Andre Onana transfer warning to Man Utd fans after Lyon nightmare

Andre Onana is in the firing line at Manchester United after his two blunders contributed to Lyon's goals in the 2-2 draw in the Europa...

Man Utd news: Price of summer transfer target could drop amid Andre Onana's war of words

Manchester United are eyeing a new striker in the summer but recent transfer blunders are making them think twice as Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic...

Arne Slot gets major transfer boost as club green light deal for key target

Lyon will let Rayan Cherki move on this summer once the right offer arrives in a boost to Arne Slot ahead of predicted summer of...

'I'm a Liverpool target who's been compared to Messi - but it's Ronaldo I idolise'

As Mohamed Salah's contract at Anfield continues to tick down, Arne Slot may be looking at a replacement for the Egyptian - and Lyon's Rayan...

Everton transfer stance on £15million signing after playing only 34 Premier League minutes

Jake O'Brien joined the Toffees in the summer from French side Lyon for £15million but has played just 34 minutes in the Premier League, has...

Wilfried Zaha sees FIFA block Premier League transfer as he's left to make major decision

Wilfried Zaha's move to Lyon on loan from Galatasaray has not been a success and the former Crystal Palace winger could yet be registered with...

Liverpool transfer news: Reds to pip Chelsea to £25m star but another target told to snub them

Liverpool could try to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window, with Lyon star Rayan Cherki a possible target, while Sunderland's Trey Ogunsuyi has...

Liverpool 'make £17m transfer bid' for star amid rival's financial woes

Liverpool kept their powder dry in the summer transfer window and it's now been claimed that they are lining up a move for Lyon forward...

Premier League Deadline Day signing 'cried at medical before vanishing without a trace'

Ernest Nuamah was expected to complete a late move from Lyon to Fulham on Transfer Deadline Day, only for the winger to "disappear" without a...

Premier League club's Deadline Day signing 'cried at medical then disappeared without a trace'

Fulham thought they were about to sign Ernest Nuamah from Lyon when the Ghanaian winger suddenly disappeared in the middle of his medical with the...

Mikel Arteta shares honest thoughts on Riccardo Calafiori after new signing's Arsenal debut

Riccardo Calafiori made his first appearance as an Arsenal player on Sunday and helped the Gunners to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Lyon to end...

Arsenal 2-0 Lyon: William Saliba and Gabriel on target as Gunners rely on familiar threat in Emirates Cup win

Set-pieces again a strength for Arsenal as they go into the new season on a high

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Riccardo Calafiori debut plan after new signing missed friendly win

Lyon visit north London this weekend in Gunners’ final pre-season game

Man Utd sent Jarrad Branthwaite transfer message after Leny Yoro's worrying injury

Everton have landed Republic of Ireland international defender Jake O'Brien from French side Lyon, but the club maintain their new arrival will not be a...

Sonia Bompastor: Chelsea closing in on deal to appoint Lyon boss as Emma Hayes successor

The former France international is set to take the reins at the end of the season

Chelsea agree deal for Emma Hayes' replacement ahead of summer exit for USA role

Chelsea have finally agreed a compensation deal to hire Lyon boss Sonia Bompastor at the end of the season to replace Emma Hayes, who is...

Tottenham handed transfer dilemma with Daniel Levy set to miss out on £13million sale

Tanguy Ndombele joined Tottenham from Lyon in a club-record £63million deal in 2019 but the Frenchman has failed to live up to expectations and is...

FIFA launch investigation into West Ham over failed Transfer Deadline Day deals

FIFA will investigate why Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals' moves away from West Ham collapsed on Transfer Deadline Day - with Lyon and Real Betis...

Lyon release furious statement slamming West Ham over failed Said Benrahma transfer

Lyon have claimed that West Ham did not complete their admin on FIFA’s admin system despite repeated reminders as they now appeal for permission to...

'Lack of respect' – inside Said Benrahma transfer mess as Lyon rage at West Ham

West Ham ace Said Benrahma was on the verge of joining Lyon on loan last night, only for the deal to collapse at the last...

Inside transfer deadline day chaos that overshadowed West Ham vs Bournemouth draw

WEST HAM 1-1 BOURNEMOUTH: While Kalvin Phillips' disastrous Hammers debut was the main takeaway on a frustrating night for David Moyes - it was a...

Tottenham star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected exit after European duo chased January transfer

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was wanted by Lyon and Napoli in the January transfer window, but the Denmark international has decided to stay at Tottenham this month

West Ham: Said Benrahma yet to agree Lyon move as transfer deadline approaches

Algerian winger remains locked in talks over France switch as the Hammers rebuff late interest in Pablo Fornals and Maxwel Cornet

West Ham transfer news: Said Benrahma to join Lyon in £15m loan-to-buy deal

The winger has fallen out of favour and now looks to be departing for good

Karim Benzema's lawyer provides update on transfer future amid Arsenal and Chelsea links

Hugues Vigier teases interest in Lyon but quashes talk of striker seeking a move in January market

Everton set for Arnaut Danjuma transfer talks as crunch decision looms for Sean Dyche

Everton loanee Arnaut Danjuma is attracting interest from Lyon having only started four matches in the Premier League this season

Jonny Evans set for improved Man Utd deal – and could even be available vs Arsenal

Veteran defender Jonny Evans has re-emerged as a genuine defensive option for Manchester United against Arsenal this weekend after signing a one-year contract with the...

Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd want Lyon star, Chelsea's Arsenal raid, Liverpool target Felix

Transfer news LIVE - Express Sport brings you all the latest news from the summer transfer market.

Lyon sign Crystal Palace defender Jake O’Brien on permanent transfer

The Cork native is the first Irish player to move to the Ligue 1 side since Mick McCarthy more than 30 years ago

Man Utd encouraged to extend deal for Jonny Evans who can provide solution

Jonny Evans rejoined Manchester United this summer on a short-term basis following his departure from relegated Leicester City, and he could yet pen a longer...

Steven Gerrard to secure first statement transfer as Al-Ettifaq wait on Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson remains on the verge of sealing a lucrative transfer to Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq, who are also set to confirm the arrival of Moussa...

Donny van de Beek may snub Patrice Evra's Man Utd transfer advice after emotional return

Manchester United's forgotten man stepped up to score in Wednesday's 1-0 pre-season win over Lyon and has admitted he could stay at Old Trafford beyond...

Erik ten Hag explains thought process behind signing 35-year-old Jonny Evans for Man Utd

Jonny Evans came off the bench during Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Lyon on Wednesday after signing a short-term contract with Erik ten Hag's side

Christian Pulisic set for medical as AC Milan strike £20m deal with Chelsea

Lyon were keen on American forward but a move to San Siro beckons

Christian Pulisic rejects Chelsea's best transfer offer as he picks preferred destination

Chelsea have a difficult transfer decision to make after Christian Pulisic told them he doesn't want to join Lyon despite the French club offering the...

Christian Pulisic makes transfer preference as Lyon outbid AC Milan for Chelsea winger

Chelsea have received offers from both AC Milan and Lyon for Christian Pulisic.

Chelsea Women sign USA star Catarina Macario in huge summer transfer coup

American forward will join from Lyon next month after missing an entire season through injury

West Ham vs AZ Alkmaar: David Moyes needs key men to turn up in bid to go one better

Don’t they grow up fast? Twelve months ago, West Ham were the fresh-faced, new kids on the continental block, a novel force at this stage...

PSG boss forced to pick side as Lionel Messi booed by fans after contract threats

Lionel Messi was booed ahead of kick-off in Paris Saint-Germain's weekend defeat against Lyon by his own fans with boss Christophe Galtier condemning the situation

PSG fans give Lionel Messi hostile reaction as contract runs down and Barca plot return

Barcelona-linked Lionel Messi was loudly jeered by his own fans - and not for the first time - as PSG slipped to yet another defeat...

Houssem Aouar finally set to complete transfer after two failed Premier League moves

Houssem Aouar was once tipped to join Arsenal in a mega-money transfer and even reportedly rejected a move to Manchester United, but now the French...

Incoming Chelsea signing explains why he chose Blues after Man Utd transfer plea

The highly-rated teenager has signed for Chelsea and will arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer after agreeing to remain at Lyon for the rest...

Arsenal Women eye Signe Bruun transfer after record Alessia Russo bid snubbed

Gunners targeting Lyon forward on deadline day after Manchester United reject offer for Lionesses star

Lyon reveal exact transfer fee Chelsea have paid for Malo Gusto

The Blues could end up forking out higher than the reported figure

Chelsea confirm Malo Gusto as sixth January signing in £26m deal

Chelsea have continued their winter shopping spree with the signing of France under-21 right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon.

Malo Gusto: Chelsea sign teenage right-back from Lyon in £31m deal

Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m).

Malo Gusto: Chelsea agree £26m deal for Lyon defender with medical set

Defender to join Christopher Nkunku in moving to Stamford Bridge this summer

Chelsea agree £26million transfer for Malo Gusto after U-turn over Lyon demand

Lyon whizkid Malo Gusto is set to move to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a fee of £26million to bring the France youth international to...

Chelsea undeterred by Lyon tactics as Malo Gusto transfer push continues

Lyon have previous in claiming star players will not be sold - before doing a deal anyway

Lyon tell Chelsea that transfer target Malo Gusto is NOT leaving in January

Chelsea have been told by Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas that Malo Gusto is staying at the club this season.

Chelsea handed Malo Gusto transfer conundrum as Lyon lay cards on the table

Chelsea have been targeting Lyon starlet Malo Gusto as they look to continue their big spending this month, but OL chief Jean-Michel Aulas insists he's...

Man Utd and Chelsea 'in transfer battle' for Lyon starlet but may be forced to wait

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United and Graham Potter's Chelsea are set to battle it out for one of France's best young defenders who is currently...

Chelsea to restart Enzo Fernandez transfer talks after approach for Lyon’s Malo Gusto

The Blues are poised to re-enter negotiations over Argentina midfielder with Lyon right-back also in their sights

Chelsea 'hoping to snatch' Man Utd target Malo Gusto as wild spending set to continue

Chelsea's incredible expenditure in January could be set to rise once again with another player targeted.

Man Utd transfer round-up: Erik ten Hag given green light as Red Devils target Lyon duo

Manchester United will be hoping to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window and Erik ten Hag is set to receive the financial backing...

Arsenal 3-0 Lyon: Eddie Nketiah and Fabio Vieira on target as Gunners cruise to Dubai Super Cup friendly win

Arsenal showed no signs of rustiness as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup.

Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes gives honest transfer verdict amid Chelsea interest

Bruno Guimaraes has established himself as one of the most exciting midfielders in the Premier League since his big-money transfer from Lyon to Newcastle in...

Karim Benzema's 13-year contract clause sees Real Madrid stung with payout

Real Madrid have to make a payment to Karim Benzema's former club Lyon after the striker won the Ballon d'Or award - 13 years after...

Chelsea chief Todd Boehly made bid to buy another club - but was scuppered at last minute

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly failed in a late bit to buy a Ligue 1 giant in the summer - missing out to an investor...

Arsenal can finally end two-year transfer chase as bargain January deal presents itself

Arsenal have pursued Mikel Arteta's transfer target for two years but could get their man in January.

Alexandre Lacazette "kept on telling" Arsenal star to complete summer transfer exit

Alexandre Lacazette left Arsenal over the summer to return to Lyon, but gave former teammate Folarin Balogun advice over his future before moving back to...

West Ham beat Chelsea to Lucas Paqueta transfer despite Thiago Silva's request to board

Lucas Paqueta joined West Ham from Lyon before the close of the transfer window, but things might have turned out differently had Chelsea defender Thiago...

David Moyes hoping Lucas Paqueta transfer can "send a message" to West Ham targets

Paqueta has joined West Ham in a club-record deal from Lyon, with Moyes hoping he can be the first of many elite players who make...

Lucas Paqueta heralds start of West Ham ‘journey’ as Lyon chief aims dig at Hammers’ club-record deal

Lucas Paqueta heralded the “beginning of an enjoyable journey” after becoming West Ham’s £51.2million record signing.

Lucas Paqueta: West Ham sign Lyon and Brazil midfielder for club record fee

West Ham announce the "club record signing" of Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon for £36.5m plus £14.4m of add-ons.

West Ham confirm Lucas Paqueta signing for club-record transfer fee

West Ham have completed the signing of Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta in what could become a club-record transfer.

West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta move at risk from rival Premier League bid, Lyon president claims

West Ham’s bid to sign Lucas Paqueta is potentially at risk from a late bid from a Premier League rival looking to hijack the transfer.

Emerson Palmieri makes Lucas Paqueta claim West Ham aim to complete record transfer

West Ham United are on the verge of signing Brazil international Lucas Paqueta from Ligue 1 side Lyon in a deal which could see him...

West Ham agree deal for Lucas Paqueta after reviving talks for Tottenham and Arsenal target

West Ham have agreed a deal in principle to make Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta their club record signing.

West Ham to hold Lucas Paqueta talks after reviving deal for £51m Tottenham and Arsenal target

Talks over a deal for Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta are set to continue over the weekend as West Ham push to sign the Brazilian.

West Ham's improved Lucas Paqueta bid could reach £48m with 'deal much closer'

West Ham have upped their bid for Lyon and Brazil playmaker Lucas Paqueta and the final amount including add-ons could reach £48milllion in total, with...

West Ham in advanced talks with Lucas Paqueta over five-year deal after £34m bid

Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta is closing in on a move to West Ham United from Lyon after the Premier League side submitted a £34million bid...

Arsenal contact West Ham over transfer as double swoop eyed involving Lucas Paqueta

Arsenal have been linked with Lucas Paqueta for several months but could miss out on the Brazil international after West Ham offered Lyon £33.75million for...

Lucas Paqueta: West Ham launch £34m bid for Lyon star after Arsenal and Tottenham transfer links

West Ham have launched a surprise late move to sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

West Ham make £33.7m bid for Lucas Paqueta but door left open for late Arsenal transfer

WEST HAM UNITED have launched a move for Lyon star Lucas Paqueta, who has been linked with Arsenal.