Ligue 1

Liverpool closing in on Thomas Lemar
The good folks at Le10Sport have revealed that Liverpool have made progress in their negotiations with AS Monaco for the acquisition of Thomas Lemar. After a failed summer pursuit, the Reds are said to be closing in on the blockbuster signing. A financial agreement is reportedly met between the two sides with the Frenchman now expected to don the Liverpool colours next season.
FC Barcelona monitor Ferland Mendy
France Football reports that FC Barcelona are interested in making a move for Lyon's Ferland Mendy. The 22-year-old left back has been scouted on numerous occasions by the Catalans this season. Barcelona are looking to offload Lucas Digne in the summer and rope in Mendy to provide able competition to Jordi Alba as the club's no.1 left back.