Initially, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind were the established duo, before Chris Smalling came into contention and eventually replaced the Dutch utility man. Mauricio Pochettino said of Alli last month: Alli has big potential to improve. his former club want to sign him this month — and believe a bid of around £30million should be enough to secure a deal. Clash descends into chaos Getty Images17Saint-Maximin had a failed loan spell in Germany at Hannover. Getty Images3Pepe…can Manchester United ward off interest from China to sign Portuguese centra. With just a few tweaks to the side that bombed last season, the Italian has his side racing away wit. but is flying in FranceIssa Diop, Toulouse, 19Just in front of sensational teenage goalkeeper Alban Lafont, Issa Diop is his protector and at 19 years old, a leader of his Toulouse team. In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. 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. Getty Images6Dele Alli has been in good form again this season with nine goals for Spurs in all comp.