EPA5The Belgium midfielder snubbed Juventus and Chelsea for Tianjan QuanjianGetty Images5Witsel said. 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. It appeared the deal was dead as the recent impressive performances of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo ha. Lukas Podolski receives 'remarkable offer' from China The £60m former Blues star was welcomed with flowers at the airport in Chinas largest city today. He will be hoping to make an impact against Manchester United when the Hammers face Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium on Monday. The 23-year-old Argentinian forward is considered one of the brightest prospects in world football, and Juventus are determined to keep hold of their prized asset. Norwich will likely opt for the Liverpool deal as it favours their promotion push in the second half. The winger’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer and Pep Guardiola has no plans in extending his current deal as he looks to revamp his squad. During the end of last season he was said to be open to a move there but Conte did not want to sell. And Arsene Wenger is also keen to bring in someone new with the future of Kieran Gibbs uncertain as his contract at the Emirates runs out at the end of the season.