d convinced Jose Mourinho he didnt need to sign a new central defender in January. ry of 18 million Euros a year – which comes in at a tick under £300,000 a week. But he faces stiff competition from, among others, Manchester City. It appeared the deal was dead as the recent impressive performances of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo ha. Everything was agreed for Witsel’s move to Turin, with the player himself saying in November: “Ill join Juventus. tional reportedly told he will have the No2 shirt at Old Trafford if the move goes ahead. Despite an indifferent start to this campaign, the dazzling midfielder has been a revelation since joining West Ham 18 months ago. es, results and live match commentaryWest Ham’s stance has always been that?the French magician was not for sale. Getty Images17Issa Diop is a teenage powerhouse in Ligue 1Getty Images17Standing around 6ft 4in tall, he is a monster of a centre-back?who dominates in the airHowever, averaging 4. The 28-year-old has been ever present this season for Los Rojiblancos who are third in La Liga, four points off leaders Real Madrid.