Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of Friday’s game against Toulouse, while former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli makes his Ligue 1 return this weekend with Rennes.
Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi vented his frustration after his team struggled at home again on Friday losing 3-1 to Auxerre.
Paris Saint-Germain will refuse to comply with an order by the league to pay Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($59.5 million) in back pay, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain make a risk-laden trip to the Mediterranean coast Sunday where bitter rivals Marseille and their developing English stars Mason Greenwood and Jonathan Rowe are sharpening their knives.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly tabled a bid for an ownership stake in a Ligue 1 club.
French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot is in advanced negotiations for a two years deal with Marseille.
Another standout weekend for African players across Europe’s top leagues saw thrilling goals from Senegalese’ Nicholas Jackson, Egyptian Mo Salah, Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo, Andre-Frank Anguissa and more.
German champions Bayer Leverkusen have signed Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele on loan.
Here are some of the Africans who starred in the major European leagues at the weekend.
Marseille continued their summer overhaul with the signing of striker Elye Wahi from Ligue 1 side Lens.