Patrick Vieira to revive the Championship?
Without a club after being made redundant by OGC Nice in December, Patrick Vieira (44) could revive across the Channel, in the Championship.
According to information published by
The Athletic
, the French technician would be one of the potential candidates to take the post of coach of Bournemouth (6th), left vacant following the departure of Jason Tindall in early February.
The 1998 World Champion should have a video appointment with the Cherries in the coming days.
He would be in competition with David Wagner who led Huddersfield and Schalke 04.
Patrick Vieira's first goal with Inter Milan
OM: Jorge Sampaoli remains vague about his future
Always looking for a coach since the dismissal of André Villas-Boas, who wanted to resign, Olympique de Marseille would have made Jorge Sampaoli (60) one of its priorities.
According to
RMC Sport
, the Argentinian technician, under contract with Atlético Mineiro until the end of the year, would like to join La Canebière.
Asked about his future, the former Albiceleste coach remained very vague about the rumors: "My interest is that Atletico is as high as possible, my stay in this team ... I have high hopes that this new team, which we formed earlier, will be able to achieve something important for the club.
What interests me is that we win all 3 games until the end, ”Sampaoli said in comments reported by
ESPN
.
The soap opera continues!
The best of Jorge Sampaoli at Atlético Mineiro
Dayot Upamecano would be Bayern Munich's priority
Courted by many big European clubs, Dayot Upamecano is expected to leave RB Leipzig during the next transfer market.
But the French international could stay in Germany.
According to Fabrizio Romano's revelations, Bayern Munich have made the 22-year-old defender their priority for this summer.
He could come to replace David Alaba, at the end of his contract at the end of the season.
Bavarian leaders would be ready to pay his release clause, the value of which would be around € 42 million according to various sources.
The latest Champions League winner is not alone in the race as Chelsea and Liverpool are also said to be interested in the profile of the French player.
Dayot Upamecano arrived in Leipzig in January 2017 and is under contract until June 2023.
Manchester United have never been in advanced talks to sign Upamecano - always been appreciated but 'unlikely'.
He's the main target for Bayern Münich prepared to pay the release clause, Chelsea and Liverpool are still in the race.
Also PSG interest now cooled down #mufc
- Fabrizio Romano (FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2021
Thiago Mendes interests a Chinese club
The recent good performances of Thiago Mendes (28) have not gone unnoticed, even on the other side of the world.
According to
Globo Esporte
, Shandong Luneng have formulated an offer of € 10 million to Olympique Lyonnais to secure the services of the midfielder now, the Chinese transfer window is still open until the end of February .
For the moment, the Rhone club have not yet taken a decision on the proposal.
The media specifies that the former Lille would feel good in Lyon but would not completely close the door to a departure for China.
Under contract until June 2023, Thiago Mendes participated in 18 Ligue 1 matches (1 assist) in 2020-2021.
He joined OL in July 2019 for an amount of € 22 million.
Montpellier would have found the successor of Vitorino Hilton
The MHSC is preparing for the future.
According to information from
L'Équipe
, the Hérault club has already reached an agreement with Flamengo to welcome Thuler (21) from next summer, in the form of a one-year loan with option of purchase of 4.7 M €.
The young Brazilian defender is said to be interested in taking over from 43-year-old Vitorino Hilton at the club since August 2011. This season, Thuler has played 4 league games.
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