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Arsenal: Milan rival Gunners for Standard star

AC Milan have joined Arsenal and Marseille in the hunt to sign Standard Liege's teenage midfielder Eliaquim Mangala.

Ligue 1 Round-Up

Marseille closed the gap on the Ligue 1 leaders with a 2-0 win over Boulogne at Stade Velodrome.

Comolli backs Perrin

St Etienne sporting director Damien Comolli says the club are fully behind under-fire manager Alain Perrin.

Mongongu attracts interest

Monaco defender Cedric Mongongu is reportedly a target for a number of English clubs, according to his agent.

Ben Arfa could leave Marseille

Marseille president Jean-Claude Dassier admits Hatem Ben Arfa could leave the club in January.

Blanc committed to Bordeaux

Laurent Blanc is flattered to be linked with the France post, but insists he is committed to Bordeaux.

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