Transfer News: Maupay, Kolo Muani, OM, Lens & More – Jan 13 Updates

Maupay loaned to Seville with option to buy

The end of a very complicated period for Neal Maupay: after six months in the closet at OM, the French striker joined Sevilla FC on loan until the end of the season, the club made official this Tuesday evening. The loan comes with a purchase option, the Sevillians announced in a press release, without specifying the amount of said option. He had only played in the Coupe de France with Marseille this season.

• Our opinion: His situation was completely blocked at OM, where only absences and transfers had allowed him to return to the group. A good base for a player on the raise.

Juventus want to bring back Kolo Muani

According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juventus inquired in the last hours regarding the situation of Randal Kolo Muani, failing at Tottenham. For now, Spurs have not given the green light to let the Frenchman leave. For PSG, linked to the French international until June 2028, the agreement which collapsed at the last moment with the Bianconeri last summer still remains in the throat.

• Our opinion : Everything could be settled by next Monday.

Monaco targets Gassama

According to Foot Mercato, AS Monaco, which is looking for a new offensive element, has approached Glasgow Rangers to loan Djeidi Gassama with an option to buy. If the competition promises to be significant for the former French winger from the PSG training center, the Scottish club would not necessarily decide to let him leave.

• Our opinion : The ASM needs reinforcements and could soon accelerate.

Fermin Lopez close to extending to FC Barcelona

As he confirmed Tuesday to the Spanish press, Fermin Lopez will extend for two additional seasons with FC Barcelona. Currently, the 22-year-old midfielder, in Chelsea’s books for several months, is linked to the Blangrana until June 2029.

• Our opinion : Good news for Barça fans.

Paris FC is interested in Boma

According to information from Sky Sports, Paris FC is pushing to try to recruit Kévin Boma, the Togolese international defender from Estoril (Portugal). Other clubs would also be interested in the 23-year-old, who passed through the Angers reserve between 2019 and 2022.

• Our opinion : Otavio does not give complete satisfaction. Thus, Paris FC could recruit another defender.

Still no agreement OM-Angers for Abdelli

Questioned Monday evening by RMC, Laurent Boissier, the sports director of Angers, briefly mentioned the situation of Himad Abdelli, who has an agreement with OM unlike the SCO which is demanding 4 million euros to let him leave (editor’s note: Marseille offered 2 million plus bonuses). “There is no agreement at the moment (between the two clubs)”, he declared. As a reminder, the Algerian international still has five months of contract with the Anjou club.

• Our opinion : Angers SCO needs cash and could let the former Le Havre leave within a few days.

Yildiz closer than ever to an extension at Juve

Negotiations between Juventus and Kenan Yildiz for a contract extension for the Turk in Turin would be more positive than ever, indicates Tuttosport. According to the Italian media, it is now more than likely that the talented Bianconero will sign a new lease with his club until 2031.

• Our opinion : A valuable extension that Turin leaders can rejoice in.

Douglas Luiz snubs Chelsea and will make his return to Aston Villa

Fabrizio Romano announces that Douglas Luiz has made the decision to return to Aston Villa. The Brazilian midfielder would favor his former club Chelsea, also present on the file. A verbal agreement has reportedly been reached between the Villans and Juventus for a paid loan with an option to buy the 27-year-old, whose current loan at Nottingham will be canceled by the Bianconeri.

• Our opinion : Douglas Luiz needs to regain his confidence, returning to the club that revealed him seems to be a good option five months before the World Cup.

Luis Henrique could leave Inter for Bournemouth

According to information from Sky Italy, Luis Henrique’s adventure with the Nerazzurri could end this winter. The Brazilian could leave Inter for Bournemouth, but his departure would depend on whether or not Ivan Perisic returns to Milan.

• Our opinion : The step was too high for Luis Henrique, a departure seems to be the only way out.

Bayern issue ultimatum to Upamecano

While Sky Germany explained on Monday that Bayern was patiently awaiting Upamecano’s final decision regarding his contract extension, Bavarian insider Christian Falk claimed for his part that the German champion would have issued an ultimatum to his central defender. The Frenchman would have until mid-February to respond to the offer made by the Munich residents, who should no longer formulate better proposals in the future, considering that the current one meets the player’s demands.

• Our opinion : Bayern is right to put pressure on their player to prepare for the future as quickly as possible if he were to leave free this summer.

Decisive week for Jacquet and Chelsea

According to the latest information from Sky Germany, this week promises to be decisive for the future of Jérémy Jacquet. There is no agreement between the player and the Blues, who must first find one with Rennes. If no agreement is reached, the English club would certainly return to the charge this summer. In addition, the outcome of this case would be decisive for the future of Aaron Anselmino, recalled Monday from his loan to Dortmund by the London leaders and whose future could depend on Jérémy Jacquet.

• Our opinion : Time passes and nothing seems to settle between Rennes and Chelsea, Jacquet’s arrival in London this winter seems less and less likely.

Victor Joseph will leave Sochaux to join Marseille

OM have reached an agreement with Sochaux for the transfer of Victor Joseph, a young 19-year-old Haitian midfielder, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.

• Our opinion : An unexpected recruit, but who has shown great things in National 3. Victor Joseph will be able to complete his training in Marseille.

Masuaku returns to Lens

Product of the training of RC Lens, through which he passed from 2003 to 2008, Arthur Masuaku makes his return to Artois. “Experienced player and complete left-back, the Congolese international (42 caps) strengthens Pierre Sage’s squad as part of a six-month loan without purchase option from Sunderland AFC (Premier League)”, communicated the runner-up of PSG in Ligue 1.

• Our opinion : A simply fantastic announcement for a (very) interesting recruit.

Mangala commits to Bolivia

(With AFP)

The curiosity of the day: ex-French international Eliaquim Mangala (8 caps), 34 years old, ex-champion of England, Portugal and Belgium, signed up with the Bolivian club Oriente petroleo de Bolivia, becoming the new attraction of the local championship. Mangala was part of Didier Deschamps’ roster for the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016. Santa Cruz-based Oriente petroleo de Bolivia, five-time national champions, have not lifted the trophy since 2010.”My goal is to play Sudamericana or Libertadores” (the South American equivalent of the Europa League and the Champions League), Mangala told reporters upon his arrival at Santa Cruz airport on Tuesday.

• Our opinion: he will surely be recognized there, a final challenge to shiver a little longer.