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Rennes are close to finalising a major coup in the transfer market after agreeing a €28 million deal to sign highly rated defender Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse. The former England Under-21 European champion has negotiated an exceptional salary package to move to Brittany, following a stellar two-year spell on the banks of the Garonne.

Nantes’ final Ligue 1 match of the season against Toulouse was brought to a chaotic and premature end on Sunday as furious supporters stormed the pitch to protest the club's relegation. The disturbing scenes at the Stade de la Beaujoire saw flares ignited and hundreds of ultras confront security forces in a desperate display of anger.