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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

French Ligue 1 results on Saturday: Le Havre v Brest (1400), Nantes v Lyon, Lens v Angers, Toulouse v Montpellier (1615), Nice v Marseille (1945)

RC Strasbourg centre-back Saïdou Sow (22) has joined Ligue 1 rivals FC Nantes on loan until the end of the season, both clubs have announced. The Guinean

French Ligue 1 result on Friday: Le Havre v Brest (1400), Nantes v Lyon, Lens v Angers, Toulouse v Montpellier (1615), Nice v Marseille (1945)

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Lyon attacker Enzo Molebe.According to a report from Le Parisien, the Blues are keeping tabs on the 17-year-old’s development, and they could look