With Jonathan Rowe reportedly close to Bologna and Adrien Rabiot wanted by several Serie A sides, more shocking details are emerging on the brawl that saw them kicked out of Olympique Marseille.

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has spoken in-depth about Adrien Rabiot's violent clash with Jonathan Rowe.

Marseille have put midfielder Adrien Rabiot and winger Jonathan Rowe on their transfer list after just one season with the club, with manager Roberto De Zerbi taking ruthless action following a dressing room bust-up between the pair after the club's 1-0 defeat to 10-man Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener at the weekend.

Adrien Rabiot wants to return to Juventus and held talks with Giorgio Chiellini after the ugly split with Olympique Marseille, but Matt O’Riley of Brighton remains the favourite.

Adrien Rabiot’s lawyer has hit back at Marseille, accusing the club of using a false story to justify putting the midfielder on the transfer list.