It appeared the deal was dead as the recent impressive performances of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo ha. AP:Associated Press7Paulo Dybala in action during Italian Super Cup defeat to AC MilanGetty Images7F. PA:Press Association4Guardiola wants to midfield reinforcements in JanuaryWith Pep Guardiola losing . ly in Northern Italy as the players were well wrapped up, but the sun was still shining. he recent emergence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as a successful centre-back pairing means United could put any deal off until the summer. In 2012, Witsel?made a surprise move from Benfica to the oil riches of Zenit St Petersburg. As reported by the Daily Mirror, Liverpool want to move quickly this month and to soften the blow of. Like current Kop stars Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firminho, the Swede is supremely versatile and can play almost anywhere outside of defence. Verratti seems even more likely to leave PSG with his agent claiming that the Italian will stay at the club for life throwing the midfielders future in further doubt. But the arrival of Jose Mourinho has signalled the end of his time in Manchester.