rts daily LIVE blogGetty Images5James Rodriguez with Champions League trophy, though he was an unused subReal Madrids squad is paper thin and the Colombian will be needed as back-up for the remainder of the campaign. twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowRodriguez, 24, has impressed both clubs with his displays in the Bundesliga this season having also performed well at last summers European Championship. Best years of my life e?|a?¤???A post shared by Maja Nilsson (.majaenilsson) on Dec 27, 2016 at 7:33. efensive crop of Phil Jones, Marcus Rojo, Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly into an even tighter unit. Although the January transfer window may seem too soon for a move to materialise, the Gunners are set to test the waters by submitting a £28million offer. However, Louis van Gaals additions of Daley Blind and Rojo appear to have been nothing more than square pegs in round holes — with both converted left-backs. attacking midfielder Lopez is attracting lots of transfer attentionMalang Sarr, Nice, 17Eyebrows were raised when a 17-year-old was placed in the defence for Lucien Favres first Ligue 1 game in charge. RONALD KOEMAN has revealed he cannot wait to get down to transfer business this month. The loss of Paul Pogba in the summer as well as Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal 12 months earlier has decimated Juves capabilities in the centre of the park. Last year was his best goal return in front of goal for Slaven Bilics men, netting nine times.