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. RUDY GESTEDE is?on Teesside to undergo?his medical ahead of a £6million switch to Middlesbrough. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. Initially, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind were the established duo, before Chris Smalling came into contention and eventually replaced the Dutch utility man. s telepathic partnership with Harry Kane in a 4-1 win over Watford at Vicarage Road. ociation6Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy (right) is widely known as one of the shrewdest negotiators in footballWorld Cup-winner Zidane was the star attacking midfielder of Juventus and Real during his heyday and won the biggest prize in international football in 1998 as well as Euro 2000. Gestede scored five goals in 29 appearances for Aston Villa last season before they were relegated and has found the net four times this campaign. At 22, Lindelof would be a long-term signing — and could form a partnership with Bailly, who is the same age. “But on the other there was a crucial offer for my family that I couldn’t turn down. Klopp however loves working with young players and the chance to play at Anfield and for one of the best young coaches in the game will be a very attractive option.