Fulham midfielder Leon Andreasen could return to Germany after finding his opportunities limited at Craven Cottage under manager Roy Hodgson.

Former Rangers and Holland boss Dick Advocaat has resigned as coach of Borussia Monchengladbach despite the club announcing over the weekend that he was set to remain in charge.

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann’s plight at Highbury has alerted a number of clubs back home in Germany with with Borussia Monchengladbach reportedly leading the race to offer the former Borussia Dortmund player a get out.

German international Christian Ziege has signed a two-year deal with Borussia Monchengladbach after being released by Tottenham.

Borussia Monchengladbach have repeated their desire to sign Mikael Forssell from Chelsea during the winter transfer window.