Lille Rumors & News

ESPN "Arsenal have signed centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. ESPN reported last month that the 22-year-old had agreed a deal that will cost Arsenal €30 million (£27m). "So many fans were sending me..." September 01

Football London "Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners are understood to have agreed a fee of £25 million with the French club for Gabriel's services, and beaten off competition from Everton, Napoli and Manchester..." August 25

The Guardian "The Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhães has agreed to join Arsenal and will fly to London on Monday to complete a move worth up to €30m (£27m). Arsenal had been confident of securing Gabriel’s signature after seeing the Ligue 1 side accept their bid..." August 24

Mirror "  Arsenal look set to complete the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes with the defender set to undergo a medical today. According to The Telegraph, Arsenal have won the race to land the in-demand Lille centre-back having agreed a £22.6million..." August 20

Football Italia "There are growing reports in Italy that Manchester City will raise their Kalidou Koulibaly bid to €70m plus bonuses, so Napoli can buy Gabriel from Lille, beating Arsenal. According to various sources, including Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà,..." August 19

Caught Off Side "Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to beat the likes of Manchester United and Napoli to the transfer of Lille starlet Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners could do with strengthening at the back, with Gabriel looking an ideal option after a strong showing in Ligue 1 last season that has..." August 18

Football London "Arsenal are pushing to agree a deal for Lille centre-back Gabriel Maghalhaes, as the Gunners step up their summer transfer plans. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is desperate to strengthen his backline ahead of his first full season in north London, and Gabriel has been..." August 17

The Short Fuse "Lille have reportedly accepted bids from Arsenal and Napoli for 22-year old centerback Gabriel Magalhães, according to multiple outlets. It’s now down to Gabriel to decide where he would like to play. Arsenal are believed to be favorites to land the young Brazilian,..." August 16

HITC Sport "According to GianlucadiMarzio, Lille have turned down Everton’s latest offer for Gabriel Magalhaes as they hold a gentleman’s agreement with fellow suitor Napoli. The Toffees have long wanted Gabriel and thought they were in the driving seat to sign him. The..." August 13

ESPN "Canada striker Jonathan David has joined Lille on a five-year contract from Belgian side Gent, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday, with media reporting that he has signed for a Canadian record €30 million ($35.23 million). The financial..." August 12

Evening Standard "Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still trying to find the ideal partner for Harry Maguire in a bid to create a Premier League title-winning defence. Victor Lindelof has been used most-consistently alongside the £80million centre back, but Solskjaer is weighing up..." August 12

The Guardian "The former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes has completed a move to Lille but will spend next season on loan with the Portuguese club Boavista. Gomes has signed a contract until 2025 with the Ligue 1 club. The 19-year-old came through the academy at Old Trafford and..." August 10

ESPN "Angel Gomes has completed a move to Lille after leaving Manchester United, the French club announced on Sunday. Gomes, 19, left Old Trafford after his contract expired on July 1 and has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side on a free..." August 09

Daily Star "Arsenal appear to have swooped in late to snatch Gabriel Magalhaes away from their Premier League rivals. The Gunners entered the scene late for the Lille defender, 22, announcing their interest earlier this week. But despite months of interest from the likes..." August 06

Sporting News "Lille are set to sign Canada international Jonathan David after agreeing a €30 million (£27m/$35m) club-record deal with Gent despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs. The 20-year-old will replace Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who joined..." August 06

talkSport "Arsenal have have moved ahead of Manchester United and Everton in the race to sign Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is on the hunt for defensive additions this summer and has already added William Saliba to his ranks as the young..." August 05

The Boot Room "Arsenal are reportedly in pole position to sign Gabriel Magalhaes from under the noses of Napoli, according to France Bleu. The French outlet claims that the Serie A side had been in pole position to snap up the Lille defender, but the situation has now changed. Arsenal..." August 04

Sky Sports "Angel Gomes has signed for Lille following his departure from Manchester United last month. The 19-year-old will immediately go out on loan to Boavista after joining the Ligue 1 side. Gomes left Manchester United on July 1 when his contract had finished after rejecting a new..." August 04

Daily Mail "Napoli have signed striker Victor Osimhen from Lille in a £74million deal. The Serie A side fended off competition from Arsenal and Chelsea to sign the Nigeria international. Osimhen was in demand after he scored 13 goals in 27..." July 31

Get French Football News "The hyper-reliable La Voix du Nord are reporting that a trio of clubs have all made €30m including bonuses proposals to sign 22-year-old Brazilian central defender Gabriel to Lille. The identity of those clubs are Napoli, Manchester United and Everton. The player who..." July 31

TeamTalk "Steven Gerrard has urged Alfredo Morelos to focus only on Rangers after Lille’s latest offer for the striker came “nowhere near” their valuation. The French outfit have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Colombian and, having failed with an opening..." July 31

We Ain't Got No History "Despite Chelsea’s best efforts to sign Angel Gomes, it looks like the former Manchester United prospect, and current free agent, will look to carve his path elsewhere.  According to RMC Sport and the Daily Mail, French Ligue 1 side, Lille OSC are in..." July 29

BBC "Lille have held talks with Rangers regarding striker Alfredo Morelos but the Ibrox club have not received an offer from the French club. Discussions with the Ligue 1 side took place earlier this summer and Rangers are believed to be holding firm to their valuation of the..." July 27

BeIN SPORTS "Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Lille forward Jonathan Ikone as a possible replacement for Jadon Sancho, according to The Times. It is claimed discussions have begun for the 22-year-old, who Lille value at €45 million..." July 27

Daily Star "Manchester United could have found the perfect partner for Harry Maguire.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has watched his side struggle defensively in his first full season as manager at Old Trafford despite the £80m signing of England international Maguire last..." July 27

HITC Sport "According to Footmercato, Lille are rivalling West Ham United for defender Sven Botman as a replacement for reported Arsenal and Everton target Gabriel Magalhaes. Gabriel is seemingly set to depart Lille this summer amid huge interest from abroad. Everton have been pursuing..." July 24

Sport Witness "Liverpool CEO Peter Moore is pushing for the club to sign Victor Osimhen from Lille this summer. That’s according to RAI Sport journalist Ciro Venerato, who has provided another update on the striker’s situation today. Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move..." July 22

We Ain't Got No History "Chelsea’s primary target for the further reinforcement of midfield appears to be Kai Havertz, but as with any transfer operation, alternative targets must also be identified, especially for such an expensive proposition.  According to L’Equipe (via Express),..." July 18

Sky Sports "Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been given more time to decide his future after Paris Saint-Germain joined Everton and Napoli in the race to sign the Brazilian defender. The 22-year-old was expected to make a decision this week but the French champions have shown late interest..." July 17

Football 365 "Man Utd have made a late attempt to contact the agent of Lille striker Victor Osimhen ahead of his potential move to Napoli, according to reports in Italy. On Tuesday there was news in L’Equipe that Lille were ‘preparing’ for his sale to Napoli with..." July 17

HITC Sport "Well, reported Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur target Victor Osimhen is definitely leaving France, it would seem. The red-hot Nigerian marksman has been heavily linked with a move away from Ligue 1 side Lille in recent months. According to L’Equipe, Liverpool boss..." July 16

Sport Witness "Manchester United have made contact for the signing of Lille striker Victor Osimhen, according to a report on Thursday. It’s the Italian media who brings some news about the case, as journalist Ciro Venerato spoke to CalcioNapoli24 about the race for the..." July 16

Football Italia "Victor Osimhen will sign for Napoli over the next 48 hours, our sources tell Football Italia, as the problem was always with his agent, who is now threatening to sue the Lille striker. Multiple sources including L’Equipe claim that final negotiations are taking place..." July 14

Sky Sports "Everton face a fight to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes after a second Premier League club made a late bid for the player. The Brazilian is expected to decide his future this week with Everton and Serie A side Napoli the front runners to sign him. But Gabriel has now..." July 10

Express "Victor Osimhen has opened the door to a summer transfer to Manchester United or Arsenal, reports claim. The Nigeria international was expected to complete an agreement with Napoli this week but is waiting for offers from the Premier League. The 21-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding..." July 07

The Sun "TOTTENHAM are reportedly considering a summer move for French goalkeeper Mike Maignan - with the Lille star tipped to be the next Hugo Lloris. Maignan, 24, has been called into the France senior squad several times. The former Under-21 international has yet to make his..." July 03

Get French Football News "L’Équipe have this morning provided an update on the future of 21-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who arrived in Napoli yesterday to meet with Gennaro Gattuso as he mulls over a possible €80m move to the Italian side. The young attacker has..." July 02

Express "Tottenham and Arsenal have received a major transfer boost in their efforts to sign Lille star Victor Osimhen, who has been previously described as the next Didier Dorgba. Osimhen impressed this season as he was the French giants' top goalscorer with a total of 18 goals in 38 appearances..." June 22

We Ain't Got No History "While the Gabriel Magalhães-to-Chelsea rumors have died down in recent weeks, with Napoli firmly in the lead for his signature, Chelsea’s defensive frailties mean that the Blues may yet make a move.  According to France Football (via Sport Witness), that is..." June 17

The Boot Room "Victor Osimhen’s agent has told AllNigeriaSoccer.com that there is no agreement for his client to leave French side Lille yet, but Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and plenty of other clubs have made contact. Osimhen has been in stunning form this season, despite only joining..." June 08

Express "Victor Osimhen has responded to claims he's struck an agreement with Napoli. The Lille forward has branded the reports as "fake news" and promised to deliver any transfer updates directly. Osimhen joined Lille from Belgian side Charleroi in July 2019 and he's quickly..." June 05

Express "Lille striker Victor Osimhen will have the opportunity to join a 'very, very big club' in the Premier League, according to Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr. The Super Eagles forward is reportedly wanted by Premier League trio Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Osimhen..." June 03

Daily Mail "Lille have already received multiple offers for striker Victor Osimhen this summer but it will take a fee close to the £72million Arsenal paid for Nicolas Pepe last summer to land him, insists owner Gerard Lopez. The 21-year-old, who is described by club staff as the..." June 01

Express "Arsenal are keeping tabs on Lille ace Gabriel Magalhaes after Everton's failure to reach a deal with the Ligue 1 outfit. The Gunners will look for some defensive reinforcements when the season ends amid a turbulent campaign that has seen them concede a staggering 36 goals in 28 Premier..." May 29

TeamTalk "Real Madrid have joined the race for Chelsea defensive target Gabriel Magalhaes – but the Blues remain in pole position, according to reports. Lille defender Gabriel has emerged as a target for Chelsea after their rivals Arsenal, along with Everton, failed with January bids..." May 22

HITC Sport "According to L’Equipe, Lille sporting director Luis Campos has rejected a huge offer from Newcastle United as questions linger over his future. It’s claimed that Newcastle’s potential new owners had targeted Campos. They wanted him to become their new director of..." May 20

Chronicle Live "French outlet RMC Sport broke the news that LOSC Lille Director of Football and famed talent-spotter Luís Campos had requested to cancel his contract with the Ligue 1 club. It has sparked speculation that the Portuguese scout may be set for a reunion with..." May 19

Football London "Victor Osimhen is expected to be hot property across Europe in the next transfer window but Chelsea fans reading too much into reports from France around a big-money bid for the Lille striker may need to temper their excitement. The Blues have watched the Nigeria striker closely and..." May 12

NESN "Big-time soccer officially has ground to a halt in France. Prime minister Edouard Philippe announced Tuesday that France will prohibit professional soccer games from taking place until at least September due to the coronavirus pandemic. Philippe’s announcement effectively ends..." April 28

We Ain't Got No History "Lille center back Gabriel Magalhães appears close to securing a big money move to the Premier League, with his current team’s president, Gerard Lopez all but confirming that a deal is set to be agreed for the defensive machine. Lopez was unfortunately not forthcoming..." April 17