With just a few tweaks to the side that bombed last season, the Italian has his side racing away wit. West Hams 6ft 4in Geordie striker has been linked with a switch to China. The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Paul Pogbas late header seals late winSchneiderlin ?was signed . Related StoriesWelcome to ChinaFormer Chelsea star Oscar mobbed by fans as he arrives in Shanghai fo. And the Spaniard has proved his weight in gold this season. MARSEILLE are lining up an ambitious bid to bring back Dimitri Payet in the January transfer window, according to reports in France. Hulk, Oscar, Paulinho, Alex Teixeira and Ramires are to name only a few out here. 15 and has helped lift the club from the second tier to top-flight title contenders. But the Old Lady were gazzumped by yet another bumper offer from the Far East.