Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks with Marseille to sign Angel Gomes in the January transfer window, according to Ben Jacobs. The well-respected and well-known journalist has claimed that Premier League club Wolves and Ligue 1 outfit Marseille are in talks over a straight loan deal for Gomes. Jacobs wrote on : "Wolves in talks with Marseille over a straight loan for Angel Gomes. Nothing agreed yet with Marseille."
Olympique Lyon and FC Metz, at opposite ends of Ligue 1, will meet at Stade Saint Symphorien on Sunday. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below. Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Prediction & Odds Olympique Lyon Moneyline: -141 FC Metz Moneyline: +373 Draw Moneyline: +291 Predicted Score: Olympique Lyon 2, FC Metz 1 Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Stat Rankings Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Moneyline Insights
With seven shots on goal resulting in six goals, Romain Del Castillo is Stade Brest 29's top scorer this season. Kamory Doumbia is another major contributor for Stade Brest 29. He has four goals, on nine shots. Del Castillo has been the ultimate offensive player for Stade Brest 29 this season, with his goals, plus leading the team in chances created (32).
Matthis Abline is FC Nantes' best scorer this season. He has three goals in 18 games. With three goals in 18 games, Youssef El Arabi is another major offensive player for FC Nantes. In addition to being one of FC Nantes' leading scorers, Abline also tops the club in chances created with 15.
Two of the current top four in Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille (third) and RC Lens (second), will clash on Saturday. Find predictions for this matchup below. Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Prediction & Odds Olympique Marseille Moneyline: +104 RC Lens Moneyline: +240 Draw Moneyline: +271 Predicted Score: Olympique Marseille 2, RC Lens 1 Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Stat Rankings Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Moneyline Insights
Stade Rennes and FC Lorient will clash on Saturday in Ligue 1. Stade Rennes drew with Le Havre AC last time out, 1-1, while FC Lorient beat AS Monaco 3-1. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Stade Rennes vs. FC Lorient Prediction & Odds Stade Rennes Moneyline: -134 FC Lorient Moneyline: +355 Draw Moneyline: +285 Predicted Score: Stade Rennes 2, FC Lorient 1
AS Monaco and Le Havre AC have already played once in Ligue 1 this season (AS Monaco won 3-1) and they'll do so again on Saturday at Stade Oceane. For our prediction on this matchup, keep reading. AS Monaco vs. Le Havre AC Prediction & Odds AS Monaco Moneyline: -109 Le Havre AC Moneyline: +262 Draw Moneyline: +284 Predicted Score: Le Havre AC 2, AS Monaco 1
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has joined French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-old had made 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season, starting four games but none in the Premier League, and has scored once in the Carabao Cup. Nwaneri signed a new contract in the summer until 2030, but has found his route into the first team challenged by the summer signings of Noni Madueke for 48.5m and Eberechi Eze for 67m.
Is Xabi Alonso's time up at Real Madrid, why is everyone talking about Paul Pogba's camels, how is Turkish football headed into 'panic', can Lens push PSG for the Ligue 1 title and what on EARTH is going on in the Polish league this season? It's a packed Euro Leagues episode as Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to go through all the best stories across the continent in the last week.
Argentine striker Joaquin Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has taken Ligue 1 by storm this season, emerging as a breakout star for RC Strasbourg and now finds himself firmly on the radar of Chelsea, who are leading the chase thanks to their close ownership ties with the French club, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
The player catching the eye of Chelsea, and other top clubs, is talented young Argentine Valentin Barco, who has successfully rebuilt his career in central midfield after starting out as a left-back. The 21-year-old is improving quickly and he's one of the names high up on Chelsea's list for the future, with the Blues considering making use of their ties to the Ligue 1 side.
The Women's Super League and WSL 2, Ligue 1, La Liga and Bundesliga all have winter breaks taking place over the next month. However, both the Premier League and Italy's Serie A will continue with their respective schedules without breaking. The Premier League will host one match on Boxing Day, with Serie A's first matches after Christmas taking place a day later.