The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract. Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player. Alli has been in fine form this season though, especially in the Premier League, where he renewed hi. But it was? prize asset Romelu Lukaku who won the most praise. However, the possibility of signing another of worlds biggest names may entice United to make a statement. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. d convinced Jose Mourinho he didnt need to sign a new central defender in January. The Sweden international is a classy ball-playing defender. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The 25-year-old moved to Germany from Zlatan Ibrahimovics old club Malmo, for just £3m in January 20.