With every team showing signs of fallibility so far, it is one of the most open tournaments in years. The leaders know they are able to go in with a straight cash offer without having to offload any of their players, and they are now favourites to get their man. the contract situation just after Juventus defeat to AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on December 23, he said: I havent signed anything yet. term future of Kieran Gibbs at Arsenal is unclearThe fact Gibbs would need to be moved on before Arsenal could make a formal offer for Rodriguez has handed the initiative to Chelsea in the battle for his signature. ored by the Arsenal faithfulGetty Images6Alexis Sanchez has been in fine form this season for ArsenalHowever Juventus have always shown an interest in Sanchez even when he was playing for Udinese in Serie A but Barcelona beat a host of top European clubs to his signature. Higuain could be partnered upfront with SanchezGetty Images6Paulo Dybala has been in great form for JuventusThere is a feeling that both Sanchez and Mesut Ozil want to see if Arsenal can compete for the Premier League and the Champions League before committing to the club. AXEL WITSEL is?the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. PA:Press Association4Everrton Boss Ronald Koeman has been frustrated in his efforts to bag a midfiel. 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. Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Paul Pogbas late header seals late winSchneiderlin ?was signed .