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Galatasaray swoop for Chedjou

Cameroon defender Aurelien Chedjou has arrived in Turkey to complete his move from Lille to Galatasaray.

Dimitri Payet being tracked by Arsenal

Arsenal are showing interest in Lille winger Dimitri Payet, 26. Arsenal have made a £25m offer to Real Madrid for Gonzalo Higuain which outstrips the one bid so far by Juventus.

Girard is appointed by Lille

Lille have confirmed the appointment of former Marseille manager Rene Girard as their new coach.

Arsenal's Gervinho is being chased by Marseille

Marseille have confirmed their interest in signing Arsenal striker Gervinho. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international cost Arsenal £11m from Lille and has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League.

Fulham: Fulham eye France midfielder

Fulham and Fenerbahce have joined Roma and Marseille in the race to sign Lille's France international midfielder Dimitri Payet.

Lille open to offers for duo

Lille have received no offers for Dimitri Payet or Lucas Digne, according to deputy director general Frederic Pacquet.

Garcia in talks over Roma job

Lille have confirmed coach Rudi Garcia is poised to leave the club to take charge of Roma.

Kalou keen on second stint

Lille forward Salomon Kalou admits he would welcome the opportunity to take in a second spell in English football.

Cardiff want ex-Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou

Cardiff remain keen on Lille forward Salomon Kalou. The Ivory Coast international has an offer from Olympiakos in Greece but said: ‘Playing in the Premier League was amazing.'