Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc is well aware of Liverpools interest and last month told them where to stick it. “But on the other there was a crucial offer for my family that I couldn’t turn down. The 17 goals scored by Karanka’s side this season remains joint second lowest alongside Sunderland. But the arrival of Jose Mourinho has signalled the end of his time in Manchester. In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. ximin is a tricky, pacey winger who started his career at Saint-EtienneA failed loan spell at Hannover followed but he has impressed since his return to France. The club – who have just been promoted to Chinas top tier – have a multi-billionaire owner in Shu Yuhui. rts daily LIVE blogReuters4Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones have been solid at back for Manchester UnitedAP:Associated Press4Jose Mourinho wants solid centre-back partnership like Ferdinand and VidicFrom Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister to Jaap Stam and Ronny Johnsen to Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. ps in Belgium’s midfieldChelsea target Axel Witsel puts on a show for Zenit against Tosno There is no doubt that Witsel has talent. The Venezuela captain became the Serie A leaders first January signing when he made the move from Genoa.