And since that game, have retained their place and it has coincided with an upturn in form for the Red Devils. Getty Images3Pepe…can Manchester United ward off interest from China to sign Portuguese centra. Stoke for SevillaThe Merseysiders made contact with Sevilla and N’Zonzi about a January switch, but the Frenchman who has been outstanding for the Spaniards since his cut price move from Stoke in 2015 has spurned Everton’s advances. rts daily LIVE blogCosta, 28, would be set to earn a staggering £480,000-a-week playing for the Chinese Super League club. He sees Pepe as the perfect cover player, an experienced head to help mould United’s current d. Klopp however loves working with young players and the chance to play at Anfield and for one of the best young coaches in the game will be a very attractive option. Following decades of financial dominance in football, Serie A clubs can no longer compete with the Premier Leagues spending power, or La Liga heavyweights, Real Madrid. The Sweden international is a classy ball-playing defender. But for the right price, Mourinho would still be keen for extra cover in their defensive ranks, especially now that the impressive Eric Bailly is off to the Africa Cup of Nations. 25m China deal to stay with Internacionalluring lukasFormer Arsenal and current Galatasaray striker .