Chelsea and Manchester United are thought to have a strong interest in the winger with Juventus, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal also tracking him.

The striker's current deal is set to expire in the summer and he has been linked with a move away from the French champions after almost departing in the January window.

The 25-year-old has failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since joining for £40million and spent last season out on loan at AC Milan before re-joining Monaco, where he made his name.

As reported by L'Equipe , Tottenham remain in pole position to sign the right-back, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

Wayne Rooney has set his sights on playing as long as he can as he prepares to make his debut for Derby County.

Follow Sportsmail's live runner for all the latest permanent and loan deals and signings in the Premier League and across Europe on day one of the January transfer window.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: The former England captain has officially started his 18-month player/coach deal at Pride Park - agreed last August - and has now received the necessary documentation.

EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Derby have failed to pay their players' latest wages on time with the proposed new investment deal in the Championship club yet to be completed.

Premier League and Championship clubs come into the second day of the January transfer window as the hunt to bolster their squad continues. Join Sportsmail for all the latest news.

Wayne Rooney impressed on his Derby County debut as he provided a stunning assist in a 2-1 win over Barnsley at Pride Park. Rooney was handed the captain's armband for his first appearance for club.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney could not manage a goal on his return to English football but produced two moments of quality that showed he can still make an impact.

Wayne Rooney says he wants to 'play in every game' after making an impressive debut for Derby County in their 2-1 win over Barnsley and is happy to be the club's new permanent captain.

Premier League and Championship clubs are poised to enhance their squads as the January transfer window creates a hive of comings and goings around Europe.

The 34-year-old, who made his debut for Derby this week, has described how he was 'sucked in' by initial success with gambling before ending up losing money and then 'chasing his bets'

Wayne Rooney is determined to remind his old England coach Roy Hodgson that he can still cut it at the top. The 34-year-old wants to play in Sunday's FA Cup tie away to Crystal Palace.

The FA Cup third round continues on Sunday with 11 ties taking place - including four Premier League teams. Stay up to date with those matches with Sportsmail HERE.

AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT SELHURST PARK: If Roy Hodgson was hoping for a favour from the man he made England captain, Wayne Rooney was not in an obliging mood.

Amid the ongoing criticism of the implementation of VAR in the Premier League this season, a referee finally used the pitchside monitor to aide a decision on Sunday.

Roy Hodgson was not surprised to see the pitchside monitor used during their 1-0 defeat to Derby in the FA Cup but is unsure if he wants it to become a regular occurrence.

David Alaba, Christian Eriksen and Wilfried Zaha are just some of the names who could be on the move this January as clubs look to do the business to strengthen their ranks.

Scroll through Sportsmail's live feed of the draw to find out who each side will be playing in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

ADAM SHERGOLD: The third round weekend of the FA Cup brought a small sprinkling of upsets and much soul-searching about the competition. Here's what we learned over the weekend.

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic clashed with Derby midfielder Tom Huddlestone and not only kicked out at him, but also moved his head towards the former Tottenham man.

It's still just Liverpool as the only Premier League side to have completed a major signing in January so far, but clubs up and down the country continue to hunt down their mid-season targets. 

The January transfer window has started to see some moves with Aston Villa capturing Danny Drinkwater, as clubs across Europe track down their mid-season targets. Follow our live blog here.

SIMON JONES: Derby County are the latest club to ask for Tottenham winger Jack Clarke on loan with Millwall and QPR still in the frame.

After their humiliation at the hands of Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United are among the teams actively looking to improve their side in January. Follow our live transfer blog here.

Arsenal and Chelsea fans face a travel nightmare after their FA Cup fourth round ties later this month were moved for live television coverage.

Following the long-term lay-offs of Harry Kane and Moussa Sissoko, Tottenham are scouring the market for replacements before the window closes. Follow our live transfer blog here.

Chelsea youngster Tariq Uwakwe is set for an 18 month loan switch, with Hull and Swansea in the running for his signature. The 20-year-old is being tipped for big things at Stamford Bridge.

It's day 14 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow Sportsmail's live transfer blog for all the latest news.

We're halfway through the January transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow all the latest news with Sportsmail.

We're just over halfway through the January transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. 

Derby are facing a 21-point deduction that could relegate them to League One after they were charged by the EFL with a breach of spending regulations.

It's day 17 of the January transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow out live blog to keep updated with all the latest news.

Phillip Cocu's side are facing a 21-point deduction after being charged with breaking profit and sustainability (P&S) rules for the three-year period ending June 2018.

It's day 18 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month.

It's day 19 of the transfer window with clubs across Europe battling it out for their mid-season targets before the end of the month. Follow our live transfer blog to find out all the latest news.

Frank Lampard could move for Edinson Cavani and Inter Milan are weighing up a bid for Luka Modric. Scroll through the feed to see the biggest transfer stories of the day.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Derby County are being investigated by the Charity Commission over links between the club's community programme and main sponsor 32Red.

The end of the transfer window edges ever closer as managers up and down the country continue to search for a mid-season squad boost to push them on until the summer.

There are just 10 days of the transfer window remaining with teams now entering the realms of a late rush to finalise any deals before the deadline. Follow our daily live blog of all the latest news.

With the large majority of Premier League clubs now having played their final top flight fixtures before deadline day, attention may now turn towards grabbing a late January deal in the transfer market.

THE SECRET SCOUT: This week Sportsmail gets a low-down on 18-year-old Derby County midfielder LOUIE SIBLEY, who is valued at £600,000 and is the latest young talent to emerge at Pride Park.

With the large majority of Premier League clubs now having played their final top flight fixtures before deadline day, attention may now turn towards grabbing a late January deal in the transfer market.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE PTS ACADEMY STADIUM: Wayne Rooney was the centre of attention but Northampton proved themselves far from starstruck as they matched Derby blow for blow.

Want to know who your club are looking to purchase? Follow our live transfer blog to find out as Sportsmail keeps you updated with all the latest news.

It is last chance saloon for clubs across Europe as we enter the final week before the transfer deadline at the end of the month. Follow our live blog to keep up to date with all the latest news throughout the day.

Time is running out for teams to get their squads together for the rest of the campaign as deadline day looms on those looking to make last minute improvements. Follow our live blog here.

We are into the last three days of the transfer window and the pressure is ramping up on teams to avoid a last minute scramble to complete their January business. Follow our live transfer blog here.