Arsenal opinion: Nicolas Pepe would turn Gunners into top-four favourites According to a report in Football.London, Arsenal are favourites to complete a club-record £72m move for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe in the coming days. The Ivory Coast international has been a subject of interest from a host of big clubs around Europe, including Champions League … Read more
Everton Opinion: Why Rafael Leao would be a good fit for the Toffees According to a report from the Daily Mail, Everton are interested in signing Lille starlet Rafael Leao as they prepare to launch a £36million bid. Rafael Leao, 20, is a top-class talent with lots of potential. The Portugal youth international recently showcased … Read more
Crystal Palace Opinion: Why the Eagles should go for Adama Soumaoro? According to Voix du Nord, Crystal Palace and Everton are locked in a battle to sign Lille centre-back Adama Soumaoro. (h/t The Liverpool Echo) Lille enjoyed a strong campaign domestically, finishing second on the Ligue 1 table. Adama Soumaoro formed a strong partnership at … Read more
Aston Villa Opinion: Rafael Leao would be a top signing for the Villans According to the Birmingham Mail, Premier League newcomers Aston Villa could hijack Valencia’s move for Lille wonderkid, Rafael Leao. The Portugal Under-21 international has been a revelation in France, scoring eight goals to fire Lille into the Champions League last season. He … Read more
Tottenham opinion: Why Tottenham should sign Boubakary Soumare According to French publication Foot Mercato, Tottenham are interested in signing Ligue 1 side Lille’s midfield prodigy Boubakary Soumare. The 20-year-old has played 11 games in the French top flight for the Les Dogues so far and has been impressive. Mauricio Pochettino’s side is yet to fill … Read more
Why Everton must go all out to sign Thiago Mendes in January According to a report from Telefoot, Everton are interested in signing Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes should Idrissa Gueye leave the club this month. Idrissa Gueye is a target for Paris Saint-Germain as the French champions are on the lookout for a new defensive … Read more
Why Nicolas Pepe would be a brilliant signing for Arsenal Arsenal have looked like a team reborn under the guidance of Unai Emery. The free-flowing football that we’re used to seeing from all good Arsenal sides is finally back after they lost their character as a team during the last few seasons under Arsene Wenger. … Read more
Why Southampton must make a move for Jonathan Bamba in January Signed by Lille earlier this summer on a free transfer from Saint-Etienne, Jonathan Bamba has quickly established himself as a star at his new club. The 22-year-old has played 17 league games for Lille this season, scoring seven goals and supplying an assist. The … Read more
Why Manchester City should avoid making a move for Nicolas Pepe Premier League champions Manchester City are interested in Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe, according to a report from the Sport. The Ivorian, 23, has impressed at Stade Pierre Mauroy this term with eight goals and seven assists, playing a key part in Lille’s rise to … Read more
Lille failed to cut the gap on leaders Paris Saint-Germain as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Strasbourg. Les Dogues lost to PSG in their previous game and would have wanted to trim the lead to the champions. However, the home side were up against a quality keeper. Matz Sels was in excellent … Read more