One bright light has been the promising displays of Brazilian wide-man Malcom though. 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. EVERTON have been thwarted in the attempts to bring Steven N’Zonzi back to the Premier League, but Manchester City and Juventus are still in the hunt. LIVERPOOL want to boost their title-chasing midfield with a move for £20million Bundesliga hotshot E. The Italian giants have made contact with Sevilla about bringing NZonzi to Turin but are not prepared to meet the fixed fee. Everton boss Ronald Koeman is an admirer and thought he was close to doing a deal last summer. AXEL WITSEL could prove the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. At 22, Lindelof would be a long-term signing — and could form a partnership with Bailly, who is the same age. ages5The all-action midfielder is versatile and clearly likes a tackleLiverpool 4-1 Stoke City : Lallana, Firmino and Sturridge all on target for LiverpoolIn his 12 league starts and three sub showings he has weighed in with an impressive eight assists as his side steps up to the plate to challenge Bayerns dominance in the one-sided league. Getty Images17Maxime Lopez is one of Ligue 1’s brightest new starsThe more they feature, the quicker they are linked with moves abroad – its the cycle of life.