und flatly refused to start any negotiations over star teenager Christian Pulisic. The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on. But the gaffer has earned the right to pick and choose a few of his own signings and could swoop for Ghoulam in the next 12 months. But for the right price, Mourinho would still be keen for extra cover in their defensive ranks, especially now that the impressive Eric Bailly is off to the Africa Cup of Nations. emier Leaguedeal me inArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and ALL Premier League clubs - get the latest transfer news, updates and gossipSchneid moveEverton's pursuit of Morgan Schneiderlin looks doomed with Man United preferring to sell abroadJesus going homeJesus Navas in talks over a return to boyhood club Sevilla once his Man City contract expiresSpecial GestRudy Gestede to complete £6m Middlesbrough switch after arriving on Teesside to undergo medical The 26-year-old has featured 20 times for?Massimiliano Allegri and has popped up with six goals, whilst also scoring once in four caps for his country this term. are having to turn to their youth systems more and more, which is giving talented teenagers a lot more playing time. rts daily LIVE blogReuters4Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones have been solid at back for Manchester UnitedAP:Associated Press4Jose Mourinho wants solid centre-back partnership like Ferdinand and VidicFrom Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister to Jaap Stam and Ronny Johnsen to Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. At the age of 24, Jones has now started to string together a succession of games, as Mourinho looks to build for the future. d Marcos Rojo have recently shown signs that they can be a formidable centre-back pairing. twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowRodriguez, 24, has impressed both clubs with his displays in the Bundesliga this season having also performed well at last summers European Championship.