Future Lille representative on the likelihood of Marcelo Bielsa managing the club

Speaking to La Voix du Nord, an unnamed future representative of Lille spoke about the possibility of new ownership bringing in Marcelo Bielsa as manager and discussed the relationship between the Argentinian and future club owner Gérard Lopez.

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“The two men have known each other for 4 to 5 years and appreciate each other. Each time Mr Lopez was considering a club, he spoke with Mr Bielsa. That does not mean that he absolutely wants to install him as Lille boss. Luis Campos has lots of other solutions.”

Unai Emery & Zinedine Zidane nominated for Coach of the Year

PSG boss Unai Emery and Frenchman and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane are two of the five nominees for the 2016 Global Soccer Manager of the Year award.

The ceremony unveiling the winner will take place in Dubai between the 28th and 29th of December. Unai Emery will travel to the awards ceremony to be there in person.

Massimiliano Allegri, Claudio Ranieri and Fernando Santos are the other three men nominated in this category.

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WATCH | Olivier Giroud shows leadership following half-time team talk

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud captained his side for the first time last night in a FA Cup 3rd round encounter with Preston North End.

Courtesy of FA TV in the video below, the French international forward can be seen attempting to rally the troops before the second half began, with the London side heading in at the break 1-0 down.

“Show some character, show something else,” the Frenchman says.

Giroud is also very kind to the Arsenal mascot pre-match, but is a little less delighted when he is told that he has to speak to BT Sport after the final whistle…

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Marco Verratti’s agent plays down transfer speculation

Speaking to Sky Italia, PSG central midfielder Marco Verratti’s agent Donato Di Campli played down transfer speculation.

“Many are thinking of him, but it’s hard to get him to leave Paris. He has a contract until 2021, he wants to respect it. Marco wants to win, if possible in Paris. I have yet to get a call from Bayern, had they done so I would have told them to speak to PSG.”

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Lyon agree Memphis Depay deal

Ligue 1 side Lyon have this afternoon concluded a sensational deal for Premier League side Manchester United’s winger Memphis Depay.

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In an overall agreement worth €18.5m plus a possible €6.5m in bonuses, Lyon will be hoping to bring Depay to complete a medical in the coming days so that he can be available for selection this weekend.

The player will sign a 4.5 year contract with the French side, but it is important to note that Manchester United have succeeded in negotiating a sell-on percentage fee, but not a buy-back clause, according to our colleagues at RMC.

Depay arrived last night in Lyon and will attempt to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical as quickly as possible so that he is available for selection for this weekend.

Jordan Ferri considering his Lyon future – agent

Speaking to Foot Mercato, the representatives of Lyon midfielder Jordan Ferri confirmed that the Frenchman was considering his future, amid interest from Galatasaray and Fiorentina.

“It is not want Jordan wanted because he feels really good at Lyon. The initial aim was to finish the season with Lyon and then meet to discuss what was best for Jordan. But the offers from these two good clubs are making him think… He is hesitating at the moment, he wants to see how the week pans out. Galatasaray? They have approached us. They are a big club with lots of aims, therefore it is certainly interesting, something to think about yes. We have met with them.”

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