As the talent continues to stream across the Channel, it has created a situation where Ligue 1 clubs. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, there was an imposing centre-back pairing throughout. A source told SunSport: Costas agent Jorge Mendes was working on the deal for Tianjin but Chelsea have said ‘no to the bid. The 17 goals scored by Karanka’s side this season remains joint second lowest alongside Sunderland. art to join Liverpool with Champions League footballItalian StallionsSix Italian-based youngsters who can help Serie A soar back to the top of world footballBOOKIES BEWAREWith nearly a full New Year's fixture list for punters to have a flutter on, we reveal Britain's top ten hotspots for football accumulator winsKARREN BRADYI don't know why Swansea sacked Garry Monk in the first place, he was doing a very good job Tottenham are also believed to be keen but Nourinho believes the player he managed while bossing Real would prefer a switch to Old Trafford. The Swede?travelled for the recent cup clash with Paco de Ferreira, but was left out of the squad. ready a set-piece specialistAmine Harit, Nantes, 19Another member of Frances Under-19 European Championship-winning side, Amine Harit was virtually an unknown in the summer. Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc is well aware of Liverpools interest and last month told them where to stick it. Injury-plagued Carroll missed three months this season with a knee injury. n instant hit since arriving at Juve in the summerCazorla, who turned 32 in December, is a key player in Wengers side but a replacement for the ageing midfielder could be on the managers mind.