The France international joined Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day, having not played a single minute of senior football for the Reds this season. (talksport.com)
Instead, the 23 - year - old is said to now be close to joining Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season in January, as per the Telegraph, with Steve Bruce looking to add depth and bolster his squad. (caughtoffside.com)
Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley has joined Watford on loan for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent transfer, report the Daily Mail. (caughtoffside.com)