The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals
Rennes are very interested in Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and discussions have been ongoing for some time between the parties over the 29-year-old Japan international. Reported interest from Rennes in Kyogo Furuhashi opens up the intriguing possibility of a player-plus-cash deal involving Jota, with the former Celtic winger out of favour with the French club. With a deal on for Scotland defender Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic from Arsenal, negotiations have also started between Como and Barcelona over left-back Alex Valle, who could have his loan to the Scottish champions from Barcelona cut short, with the 20-year-old heading Italy.
All the latest football news and reaction to Wednesday's Premier League matches as Arsenal beat Tottenham in the north London derby.
It was all too nice, Arsenal were very comfortable and they were letting them have possession. You're not talking about one or two fringe players, you're talking about key players; your number one goalkeeper, your two centre-halves, Destiny Udogie is out - three of your back four are out, plus your goalkeeper, and that would affect any team.