Striker Evann Guessand scores one goal and sets up Mohamed-Ali Cho as Nice hands Marseille a 2-0 defeat to move up to fourth place in the French league.

According to L’Équipe, Ajax are lining up a move for Nice midfielder Pablo Rosario (28) to replace Monaco target Jordan Henderson (35). Les Monégasques are in negotiations with the Eredivisie

Monaco’s floundering season has taken another turn for the worse after losing 2-1 at rock-bottom Montpellier in Ligue 1 and conceding third place to Lille.

Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

Nice ends Marseille's unbeaten streak and dreams of Champions League. Evann Guessand shone with a goal and an assist as Nice defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-0, ending their seven-match unbeaten run.

Monaco's challenging Ligue 1 season deteriorated further with a 2-1 defeat against last-placed Montpellier, surrendering third place to Lille. Despite early advantage, Monaco's defense faltered in the second half.

Monaco's slump in form continued on Friday ahead of their return to Champions League action as the principality club blew a lead to lose 2-1 away to Ligue 1's bottom club Montpellier.

Striker Evann Guessand scored one goal and set up Mohamed-Ali Cho as Nice handed Marseille a 2-0 defeat to move up to fourth place in the French league on Sunday. The loss also dented second-placed Marseille's flagging bid to catch Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain,