Ligue 1
Chelsea Transfer News: Antonio Rudiger wants Real Madrid move
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has been linked with a number of European clubs in recent weeks but the player is keen on a move to Real Madrid instead. The 28-year-old German international is in the final few months of his contract at Stamford Bridge and he has not been able to agree on an extension with the blues yet. Apparently, Chelsea are willing to offer him a contract worth around £140,000 a week but the defender is demanding wages of around £200,000 a week. The 28-year-old is a key player for Chelsea and the Blues must look to do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. It will be interesting to see if the Blues are prepared to increase their offer in order to tempt Rudiger into staying at the club beyond the season. According to a report from&nbs...
PSG News: League leaders to move for Lucas Paqueta
PSG are keen on signing Lucas Paqueta this winter, with the league leaders set to lose Mauro Icardi. PSG make move for Lyon star According to information from L’Équipe , the sports director of PSG, Leonardo, is keen on Lucas Paqueta who is currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais. The Parisian leader, who had worked for the arrival of the midfielder to AC Milan in January 2019 for nearly 40 million euros, is a big fan of his compatriot and his style of play. Reportedly, Leonardo does not hesitate to say so in private and has already discussed it with his bosses, explains the sports daily. This is also a fixed idea since, in the summer of 2020 already, before the Brazil international arrived at Lyon, Leonardo had tried bringing the 24-year-old to Parc des Princes. The player also knows that...
Manchester United Transfer News: Mauricio Pochettino ready to join
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United job for months now and it appears that the Paris Saint-Germain boss is willing to replace Ralf Rangnick as the club’s permanent new manager at the end of this season. According to a report from the Sun, the Argentine manager is awaiting an official call from Manchester United and it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils decide to appoint him as their manager next season. Pochettino did an exceptional job in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for Manchester United as well. He helped the Londoners challenge for the league title and reach the finals of the Champions League despite the limited resources at the London club. The 63-year-old German manager Ra...
Arsenal Transfer News: Alexander Isak and Jonathan David on Mikel Arteta’s radar
Arsenal have been linked with a number of strikers in recent months and the latest name linked with the move to Emirates is that of the Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish international is regarded as one of the finest young attackers in the game right now and he has been outstanding for Real Sociedad in recent months. Isak had an impressive European Championships with his country as well as he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for Arsenal. The likes of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette are nearing the end of their deals at Arsenal and they are expected to move on at the end of the season. Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not been at his best this season and Mikel Arteta must look to bring in more than one striker in the summer. The Gunners have ...
Football Betting Tips – Nice v Lens preview & prediction
Nice would be eager to secure three more points as they look to seal a top three place in the Ligue 1 standings at the expense of Lens. Watch and bet on Nice v Lens live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Nice v Lens Match preview Allianz Riveira will see Les Aiglons looking to return to winning ways at home. In their last home game, Christophe Galiter’s men lost 3-0 to Strasbourg. However, a 2-1 win away to highflying Rennes showed what this team is capable of. The Riveira giants should be aiming for a place in the Champions League and they have the squad to do that. A top 3 finish in the first half of the campaign would be a guarantee if they’re able to defeat Lens....
Football Betting Tips – Saint-Etienne v Nantes preview & prediction
Saint-Etienne will be hoping for a better end to a forgettable year that has seen them inch closer and closer towards relegations. Watch and bet on Saint-Etienne v Nantes live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Saint-Etienne v Nantes Match preview Les Verts are stuck at the bottom of the league table and as they prepare to take on Nantes, they know that it might be a little too late for them. Pascal Dupraz is at the wheel and in his first game in charge, managed to beat La Duchere 1-0 in the Coupe de France. The former striker has enough experience in management and back in 2016, helped Toulouse avoid the drop. Will the relegation specialist work his magic again? Nant...
Football Betting Tips – Troyes v Brest preview & prediction
Troyes will be meeting Brest for the first time in Ligue 1 since 2013 at the Stade de l’Aube with the home side stuck in a relegation dogfight. Watch and bet on Troyes v Brest live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Troyes v Brest Match preview ESTAC and Les Pirates both had to go through to the next round of Coupe de France through penalties and it was ESTAC who eventually lost to Ligue 2 side Nancy Lorraine. Laurent Batiles’ men won promotion last year and have been fighting for survival since then. They have won just once in their last seven league games and are likely to enter the new year with more problems. Les Pirates though, have moved on from the previous sea...
Football Betting Tips – Lyon v Metz preview & prediction
Lyon will be looking for a better end to the year as they prepare to take on Metz who are fighting for Ligue 1 survival. Watch and bet on Lyon v Metz live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Lyon v Metz Match preview There was yet another episode of crowd trouble after Les Gones’ Coupe de France game against Paris FC was suspended. This is the second time the Rhone giants have had a game abandoned. A few weeks ago, they were deduced one point in Ligue 1 due to crowd violence in the game against Marseille. Peter Bosz’s men have been undefeated at home in the last 19 league games but are currently in 13th place in the league standings and eight points behind Rennes who a...
Football Betting Tips – Marseille v Reims preview & prediction
Marseille will be focused on heading into the new year on the back of a win as they take on Reims at the Stade Velodrome. Watch and bet on Marseille v Reims live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Marseille v Reims Match preview The hosts have won just twice in their last six Ligue 1 games at home. However, Jorge Sampaoli would be eager to see his men return to winning ways. The Phoceenians avoided an upset in the Coupe de France after they had to come from behind to defeat Cannet Rocheville 4-1 at home. The Rhone outfit is second in the league standings and while they might not be able to catch up to PSG, they can at least ensure automatic qualification for the Champ...
Football Betting Tips – Monaco v Rennes preview & prediction
Monaco have a chance to move inside the top five if they are able to defeat Rennes at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday. Watch and bet on Monaco v Rennes live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Monaco v Rennes Match preview After securing a Round of 32 place in the Coupe de France, Les Monegasques would be expecting to end the year 2021 with a win. They currently trail leaders PSG by 19 points but have all to play for when it comes to Champions League aspirations. Niko Kovac’s men are playing with a lot more balance and structure than in previous seasons but need to be consistent when it comes to getting the right results. They have been good at keeping high scoring opp...
Football Betting Tips – Montpellier v Angers preview & prediction
Montpellier should be looking to extend their winning streak and a chance to move higher up the Ligue 1 table as they take on Angers. Watch and bet on Montpellier v Angers live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Montpellier v Angers Match preview Stade de la Mosson will see the home side aiming to continue their winning run at the expense of Les Scoistes. Olivier Dall’Oglio has every reason to be happy about his life with La Paillade who are on course to qualifying for Europe next season if they continue playing the way they have. A more aggressive approach has helped the one-time Ligue 1 champions a lot. They have won just once at home in the league and should be aim...
Football Betting Tips – Bordeaux v Lille preview & prediction
Lille will be eyeing another win in order to move up the league standings as they take on Bordeaux on Wednesday night Watch and bet on Bordeaux v Lille live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Bordeaux v Lille Match preview Bordeaux registered their biggest ever win after demolishing Jumeaux M’Zouasia 10-0 in the Coupe de France at the weekend. Vladimir Petkovic was visibly pleased with his side’s attacking display but knows that it won’t be this easy against Les Dogues who are on an 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions. The Girondins have been inconsistent in the league so far this season and need to start picking up wins in order to move away from the relegat...
