Alfred Lalande

According to Foot Mercato, under-17 World Cup star Claudio Echeverri (17) could be set to sign for Chelsea FC this winter, before being loaned out to

Leny Yoro (18) has enjoyed a stratospheric rise with LOSC Lille this year, to the point that the teenager has become one of the most sought-after young

According to Foot Mercato, FC Porto and LOSC Lille have found an agreement for the transfer of the 22-year-old winger Gonçalo Borges (22) to the French club.

Teddy Teuma's (30) outstanding season with Union St Gilloise has translated perfectly into Ligue 1, with the Maltese now one of the top-performing midfielders

According to Fabrice Hawkins, Olympique de Marseille are closing in on the signing of FK Bodø/Glimt’s Cameroonian striker Faris Moumbagna (23) in a deal worth €8 million.

According to L’ÉQUIPE, Olympique Lyonnais are set to sign KVV Gent’s Gift Emmanuel Orban (21) for a reported fee of around €13 million.

According to Foot Mercato, RB Salzburg are preparing a bid for Olympique Lyonnais’ Sinaly Diomandé (22), as the Ivorian defender is no longer appreciated at his current club.

According to Foot Mercato, Stade Rennais are making progress on the deal to sign Clermont Foot 63’s Ghanaian centre-back Alidu Seidu (23), after having their first two bids rejected, the third one reportedly worth around €10 million.

Having joined Montpellier HSC in the summer, Akor Adams (23) is already proving to be one of the best strikers in Ligue 1 and to be yet another prolific Nigerian striker destined for greatness. Forming an exciting strike partnership with Mousa Al-Tamari (26), the two summer signings are heavily implicated in keeping Montpellier away from the relegation zone.

The energy Zakaria Aboukhlal (23) brings to the flank of his team’s attack is incomparable, and his absence this season can be closely linked to Toulouse FC’s disappointing 14th position in the league.