Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to 60 million pound to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, beating competition from Chelsea. The 20-year-old French under-21 international will join Anfield at the end of the season, as the Reds look to bolster their thin centre-back options amid injuries and contract concerns

Manchester City midfielder Rodri criticised refereeing decisions after a controversial 2-2 draw against Tottenham, claiming a foul was missed in the build-up to Spurs’ equaliser. The result leaves City six points behind league leaders Arsenal and further dents their title hopes.