Andrew Gibney
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Take note, Premier League: these 7 Ligue 1 teenagers are en route to stardom
By Andrew Gibney published
Ligue 1 The French market has been a popular one for English sides in recent years. Andrew Gibney provides the lowdown on some of the youngsters who have caught the eye this season...

10 Ligue 1 gems for Premier League clubs to target in January
By Andrew Gibney published
Ligue 1 Ligue 1 is a tried and tested hunting ground for transfer-hungry English clubs, and Andrew Gibney believes this lot have what it takes for a winter switch...

12 bright sparks who probably won't get the football they deserve this season
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Andrew Gibney profiles a dozen young players who might find first-team opportunities limited again this term...

Meet Adama Traore – the Lille midfielder recently named the best player at the U20 World Cup
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Andrew Gibney profiles the young player following in the footsteps of Messi, Pogba and Iniesta...

Fabinho: the fearsome Monaco full-back creating a Manchester tug-of-war
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Fabinho has only just made his move to Monaco permanent, but Andrew Gibney says a big-money switch to the Premier League looks inevitable for the highly rated 21-year-old...

The Wenger-endorsed destroyer targeting Premier League midfields
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter The marauding Monaco midfielder looks set for a big move this summer - and Andrew Gibney wouldn't be surprised if it's to the Premier League...

Scouted: The Swede-angering French full-back interesting Premier League scouts
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Andrew Gibney profiles Layvin Kurzawa, the French left-back making waves at Monaco...

Kjaer: The Premier League interests me one day, but I won't just move for pay cheque
By Andrew Gibney published
Simon Kjær Lille defender Simon Kjaer talks to Andrew Gibney about his side's Europa League clash at Goodison Park and the prospect of plying his trade in the Premier League...

Rated! Alexandre Lacazette vs Michy Batshuayi: Who your club should sign this summer
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Premier League clubs are circling the two outstanding Ligue 1 strikers, but which one would prove the best addition for your club? Ligue 1 expert Andrew Gibney rates away...

The lively Lorient star who could be Arsenal's long-term left-back solution
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Talentspotter Andrew Gibney introduces Ligue 1's promising Raphael Gurreiro, whose Portugal debut is only just the beginning...

Meet the new Thierry Henry starring for Manchester City's youth teams
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Talentspotter Andrew Gibney profiles the Manchester City youngster dubbed the 'new Thierry Henry'...

Talent machine takes Lyon back to the top - but can they keep English hands off their stars?
By Andrew Gibney last updated
Olympique Lyon French football expert Andrew Gibney explains why the rejuvenation of Lyon means they won't be forced to cash in on key players such as striker Alexander Lacazette in a hurry...

Why it's in everybody's best interest for Divock Origi to stay with Lille this month
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Divock Origi French football expert Andrew Gibney explains why moving to Anfield now may not be the best option for the young Belgian..

Why it's time for PSG to offload Zlatan Ibrahimovic
By Andrew Gibney last updated
Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Swede is still brilliant, writes Andrew Gibney, but the French champions must say goodbye for a brighter future...

Clinton N’Jie: from Ligue 1 speedster to Spurs
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Talentspotter Andrew Gibney gives the lowdown on the exciting Lyon attacker set to tear up White Hart Lane...

Lacazette to the exit? Why Arsenal must move for the Lyon striker in January
By Andrew Gibney published
Alexandre Lacazette As the 24-year-old's relationship with club president Jean-Michel Aulas continues to deteriorate, Andrew Gibney believes a move to the Emirates could be on the cards...

Meet Lyon's latest wonderkid causing an international dispute
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Talentspotter Andrew Gibney on Nabil Fekir, the brilliant creative chased by Algeria and France...

Introducing Everton's French foes with a Liverpool player looking to bring them down
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Lille French football writer Andrew Gibney provides the lowdown on Everton's Europa League opponents Lille...

Ousmane Dembele: 'The next Ronaldo' linked with Premier League giants
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has likened the Rennes starlet to CR7 and, as Andrew Gibney explains, the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal are watching closely...

PSG's Adrien Rabiot hopes to hurt his former club Man City
By Andrew Gibney published
Adrien Rabiot The Champions League quarter-final second leg brings PSG's Adrien Rabiot back to Manchester City. Andrew Gibney examines why the French midfielder was in England - and what went wrong...

Meet Georges-Kevin Nkoudou: Spurs' new boy hoping to fare better than N'Jie
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter He's the latest French star hot-footing it to the Premier League. Andrew Gibney explains why the former PSG youth player could make it big in north London

Mario Pasalic: The Chelsea loanee aiming to soothe Jose's midfield headache
By Andrew Gibney published
Talentspotter The 20-year-old Croatian has impressed at Monaco of late, and Andrew Gibney explains why he could be the perfect partner for Nemanja Matic at Stamford Bridge...

Remi Garde: Why Wenger's protégé could be the perfect man to rejuvenate Aston Villa
By Andrew Gibney published
Rémi Garde French football expert Andrew Gibney profiles the man ready to take the reins at Villa Park, and a future replacement for Arsene Wenger...
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