Badou Ndiaye is finally due back at Stoke City this week - but reports in France suggest he may be diverted to Monaco.
The 28-year-old midfielder helped Senegal reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on the back of his role in Galatasaray winning the Turkish title while on loan last season.
Nathan Jones has suggested that he and Stoke clubmate Peter Etebo, who starred for Nigeria, are two of the top five African midfielders - and there were hopes both would team forces in the Championship this term, report Stoke-on-Trent Live.
Spurs offer midfielder
Tottenham will reportedly offer midfielder Josh Onomah as a makeweight in their £30m pursuit of Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon.
Onomah, 22, has made more than 30 first team appearances for Spurs, but is well down the pecking order at the Premier League club.
Celtic want Hull defender
Celtic are reportedly keen to sign left-back Stephen Kingsley from Hill.
The 25-year-old is being lined up to replace Kieran Tierney, if he goes to Arsenal, according to HITC.
Boro eye Posh striker
Middlesbrough want Peterborough striker Ivan Toney, according to TeamTalk.
Toney, 23, is a key man for Posh, who are reluctant to sell.
