If he was definitive about Watkins, the coach knew what was coming for Duran. It’s no secret the Colombian has wanted more minutes.

Joao Felix is looking to leave Chelsea as he is frustrated over his lack of playing time, according to Duncan Castles.The reporter said via The Transfers Podcast that the Portugal international is

But in Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers they have two local boys eager to back-up excellent performances in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Celtic. Rogers stole the headlines by scoring a hat-trick and becoming the first player to score twice in the first five minutes of a match in the competition’s history.

Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins - despite the build-up Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16

There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

The north London club are keen on an in-form Premier League star, but Unai Emery's side are planning to bid for him in the January transfer window as a replacement for a departing player

But for every top team underperforming, there's an underdog seizing their moment and taking their place. And during this phase, Aston Villa, Lille, Brest, Celtic and Club Brugge certainly rose to the occasion as they all secured unexpected placings in the next round.

Manchester City face the stiffest test of their recent revival when they travel to Arsenal this weekend as Bournemouth seek to take down Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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Jordan Henderson, recently linked with a move to AS Monaco, has threatened the Amsterdam club to try to force a permanent transfer to Ligue 1