← Back to list

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny to join Bordeaux

Aug 06, 2019

Image: FourFourTwo

Arsenal have agreed to sell captain Laurent Koscielny to French club Bordeaux in a deal worth around 4 million pounds. 

Koscielny earlier said that he wanted to leave Arsenal and return to his native France, and even boycotted the Gunners' pre-season tour of the US to force a move. 

The Frenchman's first choice was to join Rennes, but the two clubs were unable to agree a fee.

Napoli reportedly agree to sign Real's James Rodriguez on loan 

Image: Detik Sport

Napoli reportedly have an agreement to sign Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez on loan for next season. 

According to Italian media, Rodriguez will move to Napoli by August 15th, if no other club makes an offers to buy the Colombian before that date.

If it happens, it'll be the second time that Rodriguez was sent out on loan, having spent the previous two seasons at Bayern Munich.

Only 2 candidates in the running to partner Hamilton in 2020

Image: Skysports

Only 2 candidates are in the running to partner Lewis Hamilton next year.

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says they are Hamilton's current teammate Valtteri Bottas, and reserve driver Esteban Ocon.

This, as Mercedes try to distance themselves to rumours that they want to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen next season.