Duo target Modesto

Marseille and Juventus are being linked with Monaco's Francois Modesto.

Reports emanating from France claim Marseille have contacted Monaco regarding Modesto's availability.

Juventus are also keeping tabs on the 28-year-old with Didier Deschamps a big admirer of Modesto having worked with him while he was in charge at Monaco.

Marseille and Juventus are both thought to be ready to test Monaco's resolve to hang onto Modesto when the transfer window reopens next month.

Monaco are keen to keep hold of Modesto as they look to improve on a disappointing start to the second half of the campaign.

Meanwhile, Monaco are being linked with a move for Lens forward Olivier Thomert.

Thomert's future at Lens has been the subject of intense speculation for some time with a number of top sides believed to be chasing his signature.

Monaco are now thought to have joined the chase for Thomert and they could step up their interest in the versatile forward in January.