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Sunderland have taken a massive step forward in their summer recruitment drive after reaching a full agreement to sign Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie. The Black Cats are set to pay a significant fee for the highly-rated French youngster as Regis Le Bris looks to bolster his squad for the upcoming campaign.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen have appointed a new head coach – and the name is not one that has been widely speculated upon in recent days.

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.