Mike Maignan
![AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali pictured on January 23, 2021 AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali pictured on January 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/03/sandro-tonali.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
How AC Milan could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how AC Milan could line up in Sunday's pre-season clash with Real Madrid.
Aug 6, 15:03
![Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Cadiz in La Liga on April 21, 2021 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Cadiz in La Liga on April 21, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Madrid vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Real Madrid and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 14:50
![Lille's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their first goal on January 24, 2021 Lille's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their first goal on January 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool 'keeping tabs on Lille's Jonathan David'
Liverpool reportedly prepare to move for Jonathan David if he is made available for transfer by Ligue 1 champions Lille.
Aug 3, 10:39
![Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on February 16, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on February 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Lille vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Trophee des Champions clash between Lille and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 30, 10:50
![France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 8, 2021 France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to go one better than their unsuccessful venture in 2016.
Jun 10, 20:00
![Brentford's David Raya pictured in February 2020 Brentford's David Raya pictured in February 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'end interest in Brentford goalkeeper David Raya'
Arsenal reportedly end their interest in Brentford's David Raya as his £10m release clause is no longer active following the Bees' promotion to the Premier League.
Jun 1, 12:55
![France players celebrate Ousmane Dembele's goal against Kazakhstan on March 28, 2021 France players celebrate Ousmane Dembele's goal against Kazakhstan on March 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How France could line up against Wales
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for their International Friendlies clash with Wales on Wednesday.
May 31, 11:15
![Wales' Daniel James celebrates scoring their first goal against the Czech Republic in World Cup Qualifying on March 30, 2021 Wales' Daniel James celebrates scoring their first goal against the Czech Republic in World Cup Qualifying on March 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between France and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 31, 10:52
![Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Milan on January 18, 2021 Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Milan on January 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur 'alerted to Gianluigi Donnarumma free transfer'
Premier League duo Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will be leaving AC Milan on a free this summer.
May 27, 23:12
![Lille's Mike Maignan pictured in April 2021 Lille's Mike Maignan pictured in April 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan closing in on Mike Maignan signing?
AC Milan are reportedly closing in on the signing of Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who won the Golden Gloves in Ligue 1 this season after keeping 21 clean sheets.
May 25, 22:31
![Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 10, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 10, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's Ligue 1 Team of the Season - Mbappe, Depay, Yilmaz
Sports Mole selects its Ligue 1 Team of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign, including Kylian Mbappe, Memphis Depay and Burak Yilmaz.
May 24, 12:43
![Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 10, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 10, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Brest and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 21, 11:18
![West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone pictured in October 2020 West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'join Tottenham Hotspur in race for West Brom's Sam Johnstone'
Manchester United are reportedly hoping to re-sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as a replacement for David de Gea.
May 4, 23:44
![Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019 Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United want Tom Heaton as David de Gea replacement?
Manchester United identify Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton as an ideal replacement for David de Gea, according to a report.
May 4, 18:47
![Boulaye Dia pictured for Reims in August 2020 Boulaye Dia pictured for Reims in August 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Reims vs. Metz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Reims and Metz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 13:16
![Lille's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their first goal on January 24, 2021 Lille's Jonathan David celebrates scoring their first goal on January 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Lille vs. Montpellier HSC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Lille and Montpellier HSC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 14, 15:18
![Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Champions League action against Chelsea in December 2019 Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Champions League action against Chelsea in December 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Tottenham Hotspur prioritise Mike Maignan signing
A report claims that Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan is Tottenham Hotspur's top choice to replace countryman Hugo Lloris.
Apr 14, 09:39
![Lille coach Christophe Galtier in the Europa League on February 18, 2021 Lille coach Christophe Galtier in the Europa League on February 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Metz vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 7, 11:28
![Renato Sanches in action for Lille on November 1, 2020 Renato Sanches in action for Lille on November 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Lille could line up against Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole looks at how Lille could line up for their Ligue 1 showdown with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday afternoon.
Apr 1, 15:33
![Nick Pope in action for Burnley on February 13, 2021 Nick Pope in action for Burnley on February 13, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur 'considering cheaper Nick Pope alternatives'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering cheaper alternatives to Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope in their search for a replacement for current number one Hugo Lloris.
Mar 25, 12:22
![Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in action against Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on November 2, 2018 Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in action against Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on November 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur to revive interest in Lille's Mike Maignan?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to swoop for Lille's Mike Maignan if Hugo Lloris calls time on his Lilywhites career in the summer.
Mar 24, 08:36
![Hugo Lloris in action for Spurs on December 6, 2020 Hugo Lloris in action for Spurs on December 6, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'considering Hugo Lloris move'
Manchester United could reportedly make a move to sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris this summer amid doubts over the future of David de Gea.
Mar 24, 00:00
![AS Monaco's Guillermo Maripan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021 AS Monaco's Guillermo Maripan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Monaco vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 12, 14:57
![Jan Oblak warms up for Atletico on November 25, 2020 Jan Oblak warms up for Atletico on November 25, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'considering Jan Oblak in new goalkeeper search'
Manchester United reportedly consider a move for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, but his £103m release clause could prove problematic.
Mar 9, 18:27
![Rennes' Clement Grenier celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 9, 2021 Rennes' Clement Grenier celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rennes vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Rennes and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 22, 13:06
![Reims manager David Guion pictured in October 2020 Reims manager David Guion pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Reims vs. Brest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Reims and Brest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 22, 11:35
![Lille's Sven Botman in action with Celtic's Olivier Ntcham in the Europa League on October 29, 2020 Lille's Sven Botman in action with Celtic's Olivier Ntcham in the Europa League on October 29, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Celtic let two-goal lead slip as Neil Lennon's side draw with Lille
Hoops keeper Scott Bain also saved a penalty.
Oct 29, 20:10
![Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in action in June 2020 Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in action in June 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'failed with approach for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen'
Chelsea reportedly failed with an attempt to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen before bringing in Edouard Mendy during the summer transfer window.
Oct 13, 14:11
![France's Kylian Mbappe in action against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020 France's Kylian Mbappe in action against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How France could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up for Wednesday's international friendly against Ukraine.
Oct 5, 16:00
![France boss Didier Deschamps on November 14, 2019 France boss Didier Deschamps on November 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Ukraine - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between France and Ukraine, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 5, 11:30
![Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pictured in October 2019 Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pictured in October 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Edouard Mendy undergoing Chelsea medical ahead of move from Rennes
Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy reportedly arrived in London on Monday to undergo a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing a £22m transfer.
Sep 21, 20:11
![Andre Onana in Europa League action for Ajax in February 2020 Andre Onana in Europa League action for Ajax in February 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea offered Ajax keeper Andre Onana?
Chelsea are reportedly offered the chance to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana as they continue their search for a Kepa Arrizabalaga alternative.
Sep 7, 13:54
![Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero pictured in August 2020 Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero pictured in August 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea to move for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero?
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a swoop for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero as they look to provide more competition for current number one Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Sep 4, 13:56
![Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Champions League action against Chelsea in December 2019 Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Champions League action against Chelsea in December 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'end interest in Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan'
Chelsea reportedly pull out of the running to sign Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan in favour of focusing on their pursuit of Edouard Mendy of Rennes.
Sep 3, 23:12
![Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020 Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'could make three more summer signings'
Chelsea could make another three signings during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Aug 30, 18:17
![Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pictured in November 2019 Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy pictured in November 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea to increase Edouard Mendy bid?
Chelsea are reportedly set to increase their bid for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to €20m (£17.8m) after seeing their opening offer rejected by the Ligue 1 side.
Aug 29, 23:46
![Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020 Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up next season with Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up next season with Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell.
Aug 28, 15:15
![Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter Milan on July 25, 2020 Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter Milan on July 25, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Lautaro Martinez, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, August 25.
Aug 25, 12:07
![Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020 Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Mike Maignan
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Tuesday, August 25.
Aug 25, 08:37
![Lautaro Martinez warms up for Inter on August 1, 2020 Lautaro Martinez warms up for Inter on August 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Lautaro Martinez, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 25, 07:57