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. Reuters4Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez in action in Euro 2016 against FranceGetty Images4The long-. Both Chelsea and Arsenal are seeking more cover at left-back, and Rodriguez has shown up well in scouting reports this season. Despite an indifferent start to this campaign, the dazzling midfielder has been a revelation since joining West Ham 18 months ago. Former Manchester City star Carlos Tevez gets married as he mulls move to ChinaOne of the most talen. AP:Associated Press7Paulo Dybala in action during Italian Super Cup defeat to AC MilanGetty Images7F. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. Alexis Sanchez delights young Arsenal supporters at Junior Gunners Xmas PartyAccording to the Daily . nder Jocelyn Gourvennec have not captured the imagination as Les?Girondins fans had hoped. The 17 goals scored by Karanka’s side this season remains joint second lowest alongside Sunderland.