Official: Brice Samba signs with Stade Rennais. The end of a long series… In negotiations since the end of December, Lens and Rennes have finally finalized one of the big transfers of this 2025 winter transfer window in Ligue 1. The former Olympian goalkeeper (2013-2017), second goalkeeper of the The French team is no longer linked to the Sang et Or.
14h12 : Stuttgart, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are in the running to secure the services of Kevin Danso according to information from Footmercato. Lens could part with its defender for around 20 million euros.
13h32 : according to The TeamLyon rejected an offer concerning Saïd Benrahma. Neom, a Saudi Pro League team, would have offered a loan with an almost obligatory purchase option of around €7 million.
1 p.m : Nuno Mendes, keen to see his contract upgraded in Paris, would not be against joining Manchester United according to Footmercato.
12h21 : Brice Samba officially leaves RC Lens and joins Stade Rennais, now managed by Jorge Sampaoli.
11h55 : Galatasary is decided to recruit Amine Gouiri. According to FootMercato the Istanbul club is reportedly preparing an offer of 13 million euros (+bonus) for the Algerian international center forward.
11:40 a.m.: Brice Samba published on his account X a farewell letter to the attention of Lensois supporters. His arrival in Rennes is imminent.
11h26 : According to The Corriere dello Sport, LOSC would be interested in Enzo Le Fée. The former Lorient midfielder, now at AS Roma, is being pushed out by the Italian club.
11:04 a.m.: Lens would like to obtain 25 million euros for its Austrian international central defender Kevin Danso (26 years old). In any case, this is what Mohamed Toubache-Ter announces on X.
10h59 : According to the Brazilian media FogãoNetJohn Textor would have rejected an offer of 20 million euros from Atlético de Madrid for Thiago Almada. The Argentine attacking midfielder from Botafogo is supposed to join Lyon this winter.
10h55 : Panathinaïkós would like to keep Azzedine Ounahi, on loan from OM this season, but not at any price. More information in our latest article.
10h49 : According to journalist Josué Cassé (Foot Market), Le Havre left-back Christopher Opéri should sign for Istanbul Başakşehir for three and a half seasons. Amount of the operation: 2 million euros (+bonus).
10h34 : According to journalist Loïc Tanzi, Stade Rennais, despite interest from Galatasaray, would not wish to part with its center forward Amine Gouiri this winter. The player is not considering leaving either.
10h20 : According to information from journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Brice Samba passed his medical examination successfully in Rennes. An agreement would now be complete between Lens and the Breton club. The doorman arrived in Rennes this Wednesday.
09h001 : according to The TeamPSG central defender Milan Škriniar should soon choose his new club. Galatasaray, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Naples are said to be interested in the 29-year-old former Interista.
08:13: according to Turkish media SportsDigitaleFenerbahçe would have sent an offer, the amount of which has not been filtered, to RC Lens for its Austrian international defender Kevin Danso.
The Top 3 Mercato information for Tuesday January 7
All the information from yesterday can be found in this article.
