He has shown no fear in his 15 starts this term, picking up his first goal recently against Angers. Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. A reunion with Koeman looks difficult for Schneiderlin, so it could be a battle of wills between Uni. reluctant to sell him after Axel Witsel chose to move to China instead of moving to the Serie A giants. Conte will feel confident in luring the Chilean to Stamford Bridge should Bayern accept a bid. In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. derSunSport have been told a fee was not even discussed as the former Stoke man is happy in Spain with the current Europa League winners, and playing in the Champions League where they face Leicester City in last 16 next month. 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. There will be new arrivals, but Lopez is the future of Marseille. BENFICAS president has confirmed Manchester United target Victor Lindelof does have a release clause.