The 17 goals scored by Karanka’s side this season remains joint second lowest alongside Sunderland. ly in Northern Italy as the players were well wrapped up, but the sun was still shining. ANDY CARROLL is ruling out a big-money move to the Far East — and insists his future lies in the East End. Jose Mourinho is a fan of the Swedish central defender and could make a move him in January. 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. 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. 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. AXEL WITSEL is?the maddest example yet that money has gone mad in China. .EmaGiulianelliRelated storiesdeal me inArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and ALL Premier League c. Getty Images3Ghoulam could be a perfect back-up for Marcos AlonsoRelated StoriesThe unexpected guest.