The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. It appeared the deal was dead as the recent impressive performances of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo ha. mitri Payet also starred for France in hosts’ march to final at Euro 2016Last season, he developed a knack of scoring sensational goals — and his stunning performances rightly earned him a nomination for the PFA Players Player of the Year award. 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. Able to play anywhere across Nantes midfield four, in just his first few games in charge, new boss Sergio Conceicao has put a lot of belief in the teenager. ? Do u want Vidal at Chelsea ? #Chelsea #CFC #Blues #COYBA post shared by Chelsea & Socceroos Fa. but is flying in FranceIssa Diop, Toulouse, 19Just in front of sensational teenage goalkeeper Alban Lafont, Issa Diop is his protector and at 19 years old, a leader of his Toulouse team. EVERTON’S pursuit of Morgan Schneiderlin looks doomed with Manchester United preferring to offload the unwanted Frenchman abroad. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far. Related storiesNo ZonziSteven N'Zonzi has turned down approach from Everton to return to the Pr.