Getty Images3Pepe…can Manchester United ward off interest from China to sign Portuguese centra. However, Louis van Gaals additions of Daley Blind and Rojo appear to have been nothing more than square pegs in round holes — with both converted left-backs. owing death of his mumCHELSEA - FIVE THINGSWillian stepped up, Cesc Fabregas hit an assist milestone, but Antonio Conte's men looked tiredSAINT BERNARDChelsea tracking Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi ahead of move for Antonio Conte favouriteCostly CostaDiego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid did everything to sign Diego Costa from ChelseaBat's The WayAntonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to continue Chelsea's title charge in place of Diego Costa Costa is Brazil-born and the Chinese believe Brazilian footballers are best suited to their league. However, having emerged as a prime target for top Premier League and Serie A clubs, he will not be s. npage (.famouscfc) on Jan 1, 2017 at 10:51am PSTAnd it appears the Bayern Munich midfielder is happy to be linked with the move. Rincon, 28, is a defensive midfielder, who has been compared to Edgar Davids in his style. Norwich will likely opt for the Liverpool deal as it favours their promotion push in the second half. his former club want to sign him this month — and believe a bid of around £30million should be enough to secure a deal. The 20-year-old has been a revelation since joining White Hart Lane from MK Dons in 2015 and has taken the Premier League by storm. R TABLEArsenal slip to sixth as Chelsea extend lead at the top with Man City drawing against LiverpoolHot TottWatford 1 Tottenham 4: Harry Kane and Dele Alli at the double as Spurs hammer Watford and move into fourth'ALLI CAN BE THE GREATEST'Mauricio Pochettino rates Dele Alli at £50m and says Spurs ace 'can be one of world's best'£150Kane a weekHarry Kane forces Daniel Levy into making embarrassing U-turn after agreeing new contract until 2022NO ONE LIKES EMTottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists neutral fans wants Spurs to beat Chelsea Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has done all he can to fend off the likes of Real from pinching his star players.