Manager Robert Moreno feels Islam Slimani is vital to Monaco’s cause after the striker’s superb display against Montpellier on Friday.

Islam Slimani has asked Monaco to cancel his loan deal so he can return to the Premier League.

Leeds have beaten off strong competition to sign RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin on-loan for the rest of the campaign.

Monaco intend to keep hold of on-loan striker Islam Slimani for the rest of the season, ending any chance of a Premier League return.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is reportedly interested in signing Leicester City striker Islam Slimani on loan for the rest of the campaign.