He said: We have communicated very clearly that we wont sell Christian and that hes very much part of our plans. Standing at around 6ft 4in, he is a monster of a centre-back who dominates in the air. The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. Getty Images3Ghoulam could be a perfect back-up for Marcos AlonsoRelated StoriesThe unexpected guest. 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. At the moment, the club are seriously thinking about going back in with a much improved offer. Central defender Pepe, 33, has fallen down the Bernabeu pecking order and Jose Mourinho is looking to sign him next summer. The Belgium star has agreed a move to Tianjin Quanjian?where he?is set to?net a stonking salary of 18 million Euros a year – which comes in at a tick under £300,000 a week. REAL MADRID star Pepe is wanted by Manchester United. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far.