Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player. s are jam-in'Manchester United line up summer swoop for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez - and are told he'll cost £50mRinging endorsementCristiano Ronaldo makes cryptic comment about Neymar when asked about his ringsPEP TALKSMan United boss Jose Mourinho bids to fend off Chinese financial clout and sign ?Pepe from Real MadridToni the trollReal Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos hilariously trolls Brazil with fantastic New Year's Eve tweetPAPA DON'T PREACHJames Rodriguez's dad claims Chelsea and Man United target will not quit Real Madrid Getty Images7Paulo Dybala’s strike partner, Gonzalo Higuain, earns significantly moreAP:Associated Press7Paulo Dybala scores from the spot during Serie A victory over UdineseDybala earns significantly less than record signing Gonzalo Higuain, who moved from Napoli in the summer. Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Paul Pogbas late header seals late winSchneiderlin ?was signed . ociation6Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy (right) is widely known as one of the shrewdest negotiators in footballWorld Cup-winner Zidane was the star attacking midfielder of Juventus and Real during his heyday and won the biggest prize in international football in 1998 as well as Euro 2000. Lukas Podolski receives 'remarkable offer' from China The £60m former Blues star was welcomed with flowers at the airport in Chinas largest city today. Two years ago, their midfield majesty was telling as they reached a first Champions League final for 12 years. N’Zonzi’s apparent happiness with his lot at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium has not put off Manchester City and Juventus who are both keen on the big midfielder. However, Louis van Gaals additions of Daley Blind and Rojo appear to have been nothing more than square pegs in round holes — with both converted left-backs. Its frightening to think about what he could do in a better side. e contract situation out quickly saying: We are in negotiations, he has a contract until 2019.