Yet, while the pair have been relatively imperious, there will still be major question marks over the duo’s long-term reliability. Chelsea sold Oscar to Shanghai SIPG – which officially went through today – for £52m … but the Brazil midfielder was not first-choice under Antonio Conte. The Premier League leaders have made contact with the left-back’s agent to sound out whether he would be willing to make a January transfer window switch to Stamford Bridge. Allan Saint-Maximin is a tricky, pacy winger who started his career at Saint-Etienne before Monaco snapped him up. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an. The winger’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer and Pep Guardiola has no plans in extending his current deal as he looks to revamp his squad. But a major problem could be the growing interest from China in top European players – and the riches on offer. Chelsea 4 Stoke 2: Willian scores twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowKeep up to date with. ted players in Belgiums Golden Generation, which features Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, it is now unlikely the 27-year-old?will ever test himself in one of Europes top leagues. The Swede?travelled for the recent cup clash with Paco de Ferreira, but was left out of the squad.