Success for most French clubs is staying afloat financially and developing players for buyers in the Premier League By Get French Football News On the eve of a new Ligue 1 season, many clubs seem a little distracted. Even those accustomed to competing at the top have concerns that transcend the pitch. In a league that contains the greatest team on the continent, the focus of the majority of clubs has shifted to surviving and providing, rather than competing. Any fighting spirit has long since b…