France News

As we move into the main part of the transfer window, IMScouting's scouts in France have pinpointed five transfers that could have a major impact in the 2009/2010 season.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez does not expect to make any further signings for 'big, big money' after being linked with a bid for Franck Ribery.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed the club will target Cesc Fabregas should they fail to land Franck Ribery.

The France playmaker was tipped to be the next mega-money arrival at the Bernabeu after the captures of Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema.

The 21-year-old France international, who Real signed from Lyon for around 30m on July 1, will be presented at 1900 GMT.

Franck Ribery's club after Summer Transfer Window Win: Man Utd 12/1 Bet on transfer window specials with Sky Bet! Click here to follow us on Twitter! Click here for our special Transfer Centre! Click here for more football headlines! In-demand Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery has rejected claims that he wants to leave the club for Real Madrid.

LILLE, France - Lille goalkeeper Mickael Landreau faces several months out after tearing ligaments in his right knee.

France striker Karim Benzema, pictured, is set to join Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon after both clubs reached agreement, French media reported.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal is looking to end the speculation surrounding Franck Ribery as he believes a oeit is not good for the cluba .

France goalkeeper Mickael Landreau, who only joined Lille on Monday, has torn the cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be out for at least six months.

Manchester United wants to sign Karim Benzema this summer, according to the agent of the Lyon and France star.

Former Olympique Lyonnais stalwart Gregory Coupet has sealed a return to France just 12 months after departing for Club Atletico de Madrid after signing a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain FC.

WILLIAM GALLAS is still a major transfer target for his old Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.

Manchester United hoped they had signed Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement with a 16million deal for Wigan's Luis Antonio Valencia.

Miralem Pjanic claims Lyon team-mate Karim Benzema is close to completing a 38million move to Manchester United.

Lille has signed goalkeeper Mickael Landreau on a three-year contract from Paris Saint-Germain. The French club announced the transfer on Tuesday on its website.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness is insistent the club will not budge on their refusal to sell Franck Ribery.

Real Madrid have offered €32 million for Lyon striker Karim Benzema, Marca sports daily reported on Sunday.

French striker Karim Benzema is likely to be a hot property in the summer transfer market, amid claims today that the Lyon hitman would rather join Arsenal than Manchester United or Real Madrid.

France striker Djibril Cisse has completed his move to Panathinaikos from Marseille, the Greek club confirmed this afternoon.