hought to be in talks with the Serie A leaders over a new deal — despite revealing there had been no progress just last month. term future of Kieran Gibbs at Arsenal is unclearThe fact Gibbs would need to be moved on before Arsenal could make a formal offer for Rodriguez has handed the initiative to Chelsea in the battle for his signature. In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. Related storiesNo ZonziSteven N'Zonzi has turned down approach from Everton to return to the Pr. lubs - get the latest transfer news, updates and gossipWelcome to ChinaFormer Chelsea star Oscar mobbed by fans as he arrives in Shanghai following £60million moveFOR THE RECORDHow do Antonio Conte's Blues compare with record-setting Gunners of 2002Art appreciationArturo Vidal drops sensational Chelsea hint by liking Instagram post linking him with January Blues switchSTING IN THE TAILArsenal 2 Crystal Palace 0: Olivier Giroud's ?scorpion kick and Alex Iwobi strike send Gunners third The Sun. h the Premier League title and hell be rewarded with big funds in both upcoming transfer windows to build the squad for next seasons Champions League demands. 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. Leighton Baines, with a penalty, was the other? Toffees scorer. The transfer would be the third joint highest in world football, equalling the £80m deal that brought Ronaldo to Real Madrid from Man Utd in 2009. There will be new arrivals, but Lopez is the future of Marseille.