Monaco climbed back up to third place in Ligue 1 on Saturday after their 3-2 win at home to struggling Rennes was followed by a 2-1 defeat for Lille at Strasbourg. Monaco's first win in five Ligue 1 games lifted them back up to third,

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes (24) is the subject of interest for Premier League sides as West Ham have joined the race to sign the England international as a

Rennes have submitted a €22m bid to Ligue 1 rivals Lens to acquire Kevin Danso (26), according to L'Equipe. The Austria international centre-back is also of

Ligue 1 teams competing in the Champions League on Tuesday night experienced contrasting fortunes in the penultimate games of the group stages. Monaco ended their dismal run of form with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa while Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 to maintain their 100 percent record in the tournament.

Maghnes Akliouche scored a spectacular goal and set up an easy one as Monaco beat Rennes 3-2 to move up to third place in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Shortly after Mika Biereth scored his first goal for Monaco in the 52nd,

Nikola Katic is reportedly set for a return to the UK – but it won't be with Rangers despite the star's willingness to head back to Ibrox. It initially promised to be a frantic window at Ibrox but Patrick Stewart's promise that there wouldn't be too many comings and goings seems to have come to pass – so far.

While four French clubs secured progress to the knockout phase of the Champions League this week, another was busy firing a popular coach as Lyon parted company with Pierre Sage and lined up Paulo

Instead, although not explicitly stated, it was directed at Brendan Rodgers, who had a couple of nights earlier performed a midnight flit to Leicester City. You’ll remember the message because it was a classic of the genre and still holds it charge today. “You traded immortality for mediocrity,” Rodgers was told. “Never a Celt, always a fraud.”

The new league phase of the Champions League has finished after a chaotic final gameweek, with Liverpool and Arsenal finishing first and third respectively.

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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Mail, Arsenal could swoop for the signature of Bayern Munich wonderkid Mathys Tel if they can’t sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this winter. The Gunners are exploring the transfer market for a new striker and they have earmarked Watkins as the no.