Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain want Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale as they aim to force Los Blancos into a deal that would see offer the Welshman and cash for Neymar.

France midfielder Nabil Fekir will undergo a medical at Real Betis later today, ahead of a permanent €20 million (£18m/$22.4m) switch from Lyon.

Filipe Luis said he hopes Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar returns to La Liga champions Barcelona for the good of Brazilian football.

The 27-year-old Brazil international left the Camp Nou two years ago for a world-record fee but the Ligue 1 Champions want to get rid of former Santos star and they are willing to listen to offer provided it meets their requirement.

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Saint-Etienne to sign defender William Saliba

Barcelona have returned with a fresh attempt to prise Neymar away from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in Germany.

Southampton are set to take a huge loss on Sofiane Boufal just three years after bringing him in from Lille.

Barcelona is set for another marquee signing after they have completed the capture of Antoine Griezmann for £108m last week, according to report.

In 38 Ligue 1 matches last season, Pepe netted 22 goals and chipped in with 11 assists as Lille finished runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain.

Former Fenerbahce official Hasan Cetinkaya says that Eden Hazard admitted would have liked to join Fenerbahce during his time at Lille.

The 27-year-old Brazilian forward is rumoured to regret his world-record-breaking £198 million moves to Parc des Princes in 2017, and he has had a difficult time in the French capital, with injuries and off-the-field incidents at times casting a cloud over his time at the club.

Youssouf Kone has signed for Olympique Lyon from French Ligue 1 rivals Lille for a fee of €9 million on a five-year contract.

Barcelona have signed England youth international Louie Barry despite interest from a number of top European sides.

Koscielny has been linked with a number of Ligue 1 clubs but Arsenal are said to have rejected his request to be released from his contract.

Mario Balotelli has left Marseille following the expiration of his contract, club president Jacques-Henri Eyraud confirmed.

The 20-year-old star enjoyed a stellar season in 2018-19, leading PSG to another Ligue 1 crown thanks to 33 goals in 29 games, and sporting director Leonardo discussed Mbappe's future.

Thiago Silva wants Neymar to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, but he is eager for his Brazil team-mate to be happy.

James has previously played in Portugal with FC Porto, Ligue 1 with AS Monaco, La Liga with Real Madrid and the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich and he is willing to test himself with a move to England to play in the Premier League rather than the Serie A.