The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. But he faces stiff competition from, among others, Manchester City. Chelsea sold Oscar to Shanghai SIPG – which officially went through today – for £52m … but the Brazil midfielder was not first-choice under Antonio Conte. And Mundo Deportivo report the player has informed Real Madrid president Perez?of his desire to make the switch to the Bernabeu. EPA5The Belgium midfielder snubbed Juventus and Chelsea for Tianjan QuanjianGetty Images5Witsel said. LIVERPOOL want to boost their title-chasing midfield with a move for £20million Bundesliga hotshot E. Hes shown ability to score with both feet, both inside and outside the box, plus something that Henry didnt particularly have - the ability to score with his head. etitionsIf he were to move, he would follow in the footsteps of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale, who have both made the same move in recent years. 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. owing death of his mumCHELSEA - FIVE THINGSWillian stepped up, Cesc Fabregas hit an assist milestone, but Antonio Conte's men looked tiredSAINT BERNARDChelsea tracking Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi ahead of move for Antonio Conte favouriteCostly CostaDiego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid did everything to sign Diego Costa from ChelseaBat's The WayAntonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to continue Chelsea's title charge in place of Diego Costa Costa is Brazil-born and the Chinese believe Brazilian footballers are best suited to their league.