The Bosnian midfielder has answered with enthusiasm and the two are working towards a verbal agreement. Like current Kop stars Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firminho, the Swede is supremely versatile and can play almost anywhere outside of defence. big-money swoopAnd the deal, which has been kept under wraps until now, would become one of the biggest in world football. Getty Images17Allan Saint-Maximin is owned by Monaco but out on loan at BastiaGetty Images17Saint-Ma. Hulk, Oscar, Paulinho, Alex Teixeira and Ramires are to name only a few out here. Initially, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind were the established duo, before Chris Smalling came into contention and eventually replaced the Dutch utility man. The 25-year-old moved to Germany from Zlatan Ibrahimovics old club Malmo, for just £3m in January 20. AXEL WITSEL is?the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. not bid for the player until the summer transfer window, but if Sanchez does not feel that he can win trophies at the Emirates he could be returning to Serie A come the summer. Gundogan and with Fernandinho suspended again following his sending off against Burnley for a reckless challenge, the need to strengthen in midfield becomes even more of a priority.