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Kenny Dalglish scouts top French talent

Friday, April 27th, 2012
On Friday night as Montpellier took a five point lead in the race for the French championship there were a few notable scouts in the stands at the Stade Municipal as various clubs keep tabs on their summer targets. Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and assistant Steve Clark , Giles Grimandi...
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Newcastle & Arsenal Target Could Stay

Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Despite all the rumours regarding his future with Montpellier, captain Mapou Yanga Mbiwa could actually stay with the club.  Montpellier will have a tough job on their hands in keeping hold of the 22 year-old defender amidst interest from the Premier League, notably from clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle United,...
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Hazard chooses Spurs?

Monday, February 13th, 2012
According to France Football, Lille’s Eden Hazard has chosen to join Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.  The subject of much speculation over the past few years, it seems that the sought-after Belgian playmaker may be one step closer to making a decision as to which club he will...
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Gignac Shunned Premier League Move

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
France Football have today revealed that Marseille striker André-Pierre Gignac turned down five clubs during the January window in order to stay with l’OM.  Ligue 1 sides Lorient, Brest and Nice were all unsuccessful with negotiations for the former top goalscorer alongside Everton of the Premier League.  The Frenchman also...
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Eden Hazard wants English move

Monday, January 30th, 2012
Eden Hazard was a guest on Canal+ last night and revealed some information which will excite fans from the top English clubs.  After revealing that he would remain with Lille until the end of the season, he was asked which country he would like to move to in summer.  “England”...
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Eden Hazard spotted at the Emirates watching Arsenal

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
According to French football journalist Julien Laurens the Lille winger was in attendance to watch Arsenal lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. He was spotted in the stands with some friends after his friend and former teammate Gervinho had sorted out tickets for him before going to play...
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Could Eden Hazard be on the move to Chelsea?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Today saw reports come out of England that Lille forward Eden Hazard was “close” to a €28m move to Chelsea. The story started after journalist Ian McGarry tweeted about the move. McGarry followed up the tweet by saying “The info on #Hazard comes from someone involved in the deal and...
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Newcastle Bid For French Ace Rejected

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
A busy week so far in Ligue 1 following the opening of the transfer window, here are some of the most recent stories that have been catching the eye. Newcastle United have failed with a bid for Dijon midfielder Benjamin Corgnet according to the club’s manager Patrice Carteron. The Magpies...
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David Beckham will not be joining Paris Saint Germain

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Former England international David Beckham has announced he will not be joining Paris St-Germain this winter. It had seemed the LA Galaxy midfielder would choose between the Parisian giants or possibly a return to the MLS for the new season in March. “It’s over. It’s a shame,” PSG sporting director...
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“No Newcastle Regrets” – Cissokho

Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Lyon left-back Aly Cissokho has denied claims that he will leave Lyon during this transfer window.  Newcastle United were interested in the summer months but a move never came to fruition.  Lyon may be looking to sell some players in January, with Aly Cissokho one of the favourites to depart...
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