PSG’s new Africa and Asia sponsor is a betting website banned in France

L’Équipe report that betting website 1XBET, who have signed a regional sponsorship with Paris Saint-Germain’s for Africa and Asia, is notably banned in France and various other countries amid several controversial practices. The company was founded in Cyprus in 2007 and describes itself as one of the main bookmakers across the world, operating directly or via…

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Reims demand €15m for Wout Faes as Fiorentina plan a bid

As reported by Le10Sport, despite being told he could leave the club this summer, Stade Reims defender Wout Faes remains at the Champagne side with less than a week to go of the transfer window. Reims are refusing to negotiate with any prospective suitor who isn’t prepared to offer between €13m and €15m. Many clubs…

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Édouard Michut to Sunderland deal stalls

According to Fabrizio Romano Édouard Michut’s loan-to-buy move to Sunderland has stalled as Paris Saint-Germain were looking to add a new clause last minute in the deal, which wasn’t accepted by the EFL Championship side. The player has returned to PSG training after being present at the Stadium of Light this weekend after having agreed personal…

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Official | Rafinha joins Al Arabi Qatar on 2-year deal

According to an official announcement from the club, PSG Brazilian midfielder Rafinha has left the club and joined Al Arabi Qatar on a permanent move on a contract which is reported as running for two years, according to Fabrizio Romano. According to Foot Mercato, Qatari Stars League side Al Arabi SC were confident weeks ago in securing…

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Official | Nice sign free agent Ross Barkley

Nice have tonight announced the signing of Ross Barkley ahead of their home match against Monaco, with the English midfielder signing on a free transfer. After a his spell at formative club Everton, the 28-year-old move to Chelsea in 2017 but saw his playing time decline dramatically from 2020 onwards, culminating in a loan spell…

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Brest boss Michel Der Zakarian claims PSG bias

Speaking following Brest’s narrow 1-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain, Brest boss Michel Der Zakaria expressed his frustration and disappointment at Kimpembe’s overturned red card following a misjudged tackle on Brest’s Cardona – pointing towards a bias in refereeing in favour of the Parisian side: “Kimpembe makes contact with Cardona on the boot. The referee is…

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Chelsea make €8m salary offer for PSG director Luís Campos

Le Parisien report this afternoon that Chelsea have made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting adviser Luís Campos, and have offered the Portuguese director a salary of €8m. Having sacked Thomas Tuchel last week, the Premier League side moved to replace the former PSG coach with Brighton man Graham Potter. Owner Todd Boehly also wants to…

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