A switch to the Bernabeu for Alli would also see him work with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who the young Englishman has been compared to many times. The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. The loss of Paul Pogba in the summer as well as Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal 12 months earlier has decimated Juves capabilities in the centre of the park. Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc is well aware of Liverpools interest and last month told them where to stick it. Despite seemingly having no future at the Real Madrid, the Colombian will not be leaving in January, according to his father. TRANSFER WINDOW: Conte wants Vidal reunion, apparently Conte wants some big name players to bulster his squad going into the final half of the season. No doubt he is, and will be one of the best players in England in the next 10, 12 years. AXEL WITSEL could prove the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. It appeared the deal was dead as the recent impressive performances of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo ha. ry of 18 million Euros a year – which comes in at a tick under £300,000 a week.