The former Newcastle United star has found the back of the net twice this season, in the 5-1 defeat against Arsenal, and the 4-1 drubbing of Swansea City. But his last showing lasted just 30 minutes after he was sent off in the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich for a spiteful tackle on Philipp Lahm with his side already two down. an eye on the Zenit midfielder whose contract is up in the summer and has made it clear he is desperate for a move. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. 1 clearances a game, for a team that is over-achieving, Diops reading of the game is one of the reasons Le Téfécé are doing so well this season. Chelsea, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter have all made their interest known, and now it appears United are also keeping a close eye on Rodriguezs movements. ANDY CARROLL is ruling out a big-money move to the Far East — and insists his future lies in the East End. REAL MADRID are putting in place incredible plans to land Tottenham’s Dele Alli – in their third swoop on Spurs in recent years. But the 27-year-old holding midfielder would not get a deal close to that kind of money from any clu. Everton boss Ronald Koeman is an admirer and thought he was close to doing a deal last summer.