attacking midfielder Lopez is attracting lots of transfer attentionMalang Sarr, Nice, 17Eyebrows were raised when a 17-year-old was placed in the defence for Lucien Favres first Ligue 1 game in charge. signings, the Marseille fans have been given a reason of hope in the form of 19-year-old attacking midfielder Maxime Lopez. West Hams 6ft 4in Geordie striker has been linked with a switch to China. AP:Associated Press7Paulo Dybala in action during Italian Super Cup defeat to AC MilanGetty Images7F. The leaders know they are able to go in with a straight cash offer without having to offload any of their players, and they are now favourites to get their man. s4Atalanta's Roberto Gagliardini is another Inter option this monthInter Milan are keen to take the French international to the San Siro, which?would be the ideal scenario for Jose Mourinho. Able to play anywhere across Nantes midfield four, in just his first few games in charge, new boss Sergio Conceicao has put a lot of belief in the teenager. Chelsea signed Marcos Alonso last summer, but they have limited options in that area - especially no. There will be new arrivals, but Lopez is the future of Marseille. 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.