Both Chelsea and Arsenal are seeking more cover at left-back, and Rodriguez has shown up well in scouting reports this season. Hulk, Oscar, Paulinho, Alex Teixeira and Ramires are to name only a few out here. The Premier League leaders have made contact with the left-back’s agent to sound out whether he would be willing to make a January transfer window switch to Stamford Bridge. rts daily LIVE blogGetty Images5James Rodriguez with Champions League trophy, though he was an unused subReal Madrids squad is paper thin and the Colombian will be needed as back-up for the remainder of the campaign. Yet, while the pair have been relatively imperious, there will still be major question marks over the duo’s long-term reliability. LIVERPOOL want to sign Norwich City’s Jacob Murphy and then loan him back to the Championship side in a bid to beat Tottenham to his signature. us fixtures, results and live match commentaryBenfica have no indications that United have given up in their pursuit of the Swedish international. Last year was his best goal return in front of goal for Slaven Bilics men, netting nine times. He is close to 100 appearances for the London side, and has scored 25 times in all competitions. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, there was an imposing centre-back pairing throughout.