Gundogan and with Fernandinho suspended again following his sending off against Burnley for a reckless challenge, the need to strengthen in midfield becomes even more of a priority. Prior to his move to Juve, Pjanic was consistently linked with a move to the Premier League but eventually chose to continue his career in Italy. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. 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. w Cesar Azpilicueta has switched into a more central role in Contes preferred formation. Then who knows, maybe one day in the future our paths will finally meet. The Italian giants have made contact with Sevilla about bringing NZonzi to Turin but are not prepared to meet the fixed fee. Allan Saint-Maximin is a tricky, pacy winger who started his career at Saint-Etienne before Monaco snapped him up. Getty Images3Andy Carroll hammering home against Swansea CityGetty Images3The striker has missed the. The Bosnian midfielder has answered with enthusiasm and the two are working towards a verbal agreement.