Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. Getty Images3Ghoulam could be a perfect back-up for Marcos AlonsoRelated StoriesThe unexpected guest. as been a frustrating season so fat for West Ham midfielder, Dimitri PayetRelated StoriesArt appreciationArturo Vidal drops sensational Chelsea hint by liking Instagram post linking him with January Blues switchFAT CATSSunderland manager David Moyes demands funds from owner Ellis Short as the club gears up for relegation scrap'I love the club'Andy Carroll insists he will not chase Chinese millions as future lies in East End not Far Eastdeal me inArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and ALL Premier League clubs - get the latest transfer news, updates and gossipLiverpool to Kop JimThe Reds are in hunt for £22m Benfica striker Raul Jimenez to bolster attacking options Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport’s daily LIVE blog. Both Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino have scouted the winger, receiving glowing reports that Murphy is a player with bags of potential. Reuters4Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez in action in Euro 2016 against FranceGetty Images4The long-. Alexis Sanchez delights young Arsenal supporters at Junior Gunners Xmas PartyAccording to the Daily . TRANSFER WINDOW: Conte wants Vidal reunion, apparently Conte wants some big name players to bulster his squad going into the final half of the season. Ghoulam has just 18 months of his contract in Italy remaining so would not break the bank of Roman Abramovich. 1 clearances a game, for a team that is over-achieving, Diops reading of the game is one of the reasons Le Téfécé are doing so well this season. Inter boss Stefano Pioli?are also keen on Atalanta midfielder Roberto Gagliardini, who has impressed this?season in Serie A.