Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has acknowledged that his players are not yet capable of sustaining the intensity required for a full 90 minutes after their 3-2 pre-season defeat by Monaco at Anfield.
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco in a deal worth close to 50 million euros, with the 24-year-old committing his future to the European champions until 2031.
Ansu Fati has joined Ligue 1 side AS Monaco on a season-long loan in the wake of signing a new deal with Barcelona.
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year contract with French side Monaco, marking his return to top-flight football after serving an 18-month doping ban.
Eric Dier's short stint at Bayern Munich is drawing to a close, with the English defender set to embark on a new challenge in Ligue 1 after agreeing to a three-year deal with AS Monaco.
Arsenal's January transfer focus sharpened as Gabriel Jesus missed a key chance from Jakub Kiwior's pass in their commanding 3-0 victory over Monaco.