Ghana international Alexander Djiku has expressed optimism about Fenerbahce’s qualification to the UEFA Europa League knockout stage despite draw against Olympique Lyon.The Black Stars defender started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit settled for a 0-0 draw with the French Ligue

Lyon are desperate to get back into the Champions League but their stuttering start to the new year threatens that ambition just as they face serious financial problems and their American owner finds himself making enemies with the French league.

Nottingham Forest defender Andrew Omobamidele is due to join Strasbourg on loan. The Republic of Ireland international has struggled to make an impression since joining from Norwich for £11m in 2023.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior believes new Chelsea signing Mamdou Sarr has everything it takes to become a world class centre back.The Blues agreed a fee with their sister club worth up to €15m

Chelsea are set to sign French defender Mamadou Sarr from partner club Strasbourg. The £11.9m deal for the 19-year-old central defender, who has played just 14 times for Strasbourg, is with a view for him to join in the summer.

Chelsea have agreed a £13m deal to sign French centre-back Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, according to reports. Sarr, 19, has made 12 appearances for Ligue 1 side Strasbourg since joining from Lyon last summer. Todd Boehly ’s BlueCo consortium, which took over Chelsea in 2022, also own Strasbourg so a deal was reached amicably.

Olympique Lyon and Toulouse FC take the pitch on Saturday in Ligue 1 action at 3:05 PM ET. It’s the second meeting between these teams after Olympique Lyon won 2-1 the first time

Nuamah latest. One player who is on Everton’s list of transfer targets is Ernest Nuamah. The Blues are long-term admirers of the Ghana international, having been linked in the s