Two of Serie A's early strugglers Catania and Sassuolo played out a goalless draw at the Stadio Angelo Massimino. The home side had the majority of the chances but Sassuolo almost left with all the points only for Simone Zaza to miss an open net with four minutes left. Substitute Zaza rounded goalkeeper Mariano Andujar but failed to find the gaping target. Catania made most of the early runni...Full Story »

Monaco’s newest recruit, Geoffrey Kondogbia, who joined from Sevilla, stated that he did not join Real Madrid because the move did not meet the necessary requirements and because he was advised against it. Real showed an interest in the Under-20 World Cup winner back in April, but Kondogbia signed for Ranieri’s Monaco and will play alongside Falcao, Abidal and Carvalho. "When the ...Full Story »

Sevilla are preparing for the visit of Malaga in less than ideal circumstances. Their problems in central defence - which stemmed from injuries to new signings Nico Pareja and Daniel Carrico - worsened when Fabricio Fazio sprained his ankle last weekend against Levante and was ruled out of action for six weeks. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Kondogbia bought out his own contract in the middle of the week...Full Story »

Monaco have confirmed the signing of France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Sevilla. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the Stade Louis II, the Ligue 1 club have announced on their official website. Monaco did not reveal the fee but reports in France say they have paid 20million euros to trigger the release clause in the player's contract. Kondogbia spent just over a year...Full Story »

PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is set to leave Sevilla after he told them that another club had agreed to pay his 20 million euroes ($26.79 million) buyout clause, the la Liga side said on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, who made his international debut with France two weeks ago after winning the Under-20 World Cup in July, could join French Ligue 1 club Monaco accordi...Full Story »

Arsenal are reviving interest in Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. The 20-year-old Frenchman has also been a target for Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United but with those clubs chasing other deals, the Gunners hope they can agree a fee with cash-strapped Sevilla. Manager Arsene Wenger, who has also been linked with a move for Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, is considering whether t...Full Story »

Real Madrid is going to try to put the finishing touches to the Kondogbia transfer deal next week. Isco is already on board and the French midfielder, who is currently representing his country at the Under-20 World Cup, could be the next in line. The Doyen Group investment fund, which owns fifty per cent of the player's rights at Sevilla, expects to have a meeting with Real Madrid in the next...Full Story »

Kondogbia appeared in the mixed zone of the Ali Sami Yen stadium sporting a white cap atop an impressive physique. He may only be 20 years old, but his 1.88-metre frame looks nothing like that of a youngster. Half of Europe is squabbling over him, but Geoffrey knows the score. He cannot make a mistake in front of the microphones, which is why he asks if he can answer in French when asked about...Full Story »

ARSENE WENGER has confirmed he wants Sevilla’s Geoffrey Kondogbia.The £17million-rated France Under-20 midfielder is also on Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid’s radar. Kondogbia, 20, only arrived in Spanish football from Lens last summer. Wenger said: “I don’t really want to talk about Kondogbia too much because everyone’s after him at the moment. ...Full Story »

Stenhousemuir moved within three points of a play-off place following a 4-0 win over 10-man Ayr. The Warriors went ahead after four minutes when Sean Dickson fired a powerful header past Graeme Smith in the Ayr goal. Stenhousemuir doubled their lead after 19 minutes when Ross McMillan flicked Jamie Reid's corner onto the head of John Gemmell, who buried his header into the top left corner. A...Full Story »