Under Sir Alex Ferguson, there was an imposing centre-back pairing throughout. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. 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. The Sweden international is a classy ball-playing defender. James Rodriguez has a lot of talent - Is he on his way to the PremRelated Storiesdeal me inArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and ALL Premier League clubs - get the latest transfer news, updates and gossiptv timesWhere can I watch West Ham vs Manchester United: and when is it onMARC OF RESPECTJose Mourinho tells Marcus Rashford he has faith in him - and will not be buying another strikerSWEDISH MEATBALLSUnited striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reckons he has made his doubters 'eat their balls' in 2016Danny HigginbothamIt's Fergie time (again), Liverpool can cope without Sadio Mane and Pep Guardiola lacks the players for his system Getty Images5James Rodriguez's agent is Jorge Mendes, the same as Jose MourinhoGetty Images5Jose Mourinho has enquired over availability of Real Madrid star, James RodriguezRodriguez has been on the periphery at the Bernabeu since Zinedine Zidane took over from Rafa Benitez as manager — and was an unused sub as Los Blancos beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final. Getty Images4Lindelof in the derby against Sporting LisbonKeep up-to-date with all the latest transf. Vidal liked this photo this could mean that he is on the way the bleed blue. Hulk, Oscar, Paulinho, Alex Teixeira and Ramires are to name only a few out here. Getty Images4NZonzi not tempted by Evertons offerWatch the best action from the Premier League in our New Year's Eve Round-UpAlways there for me. Injury-plagued Carroll missed three months this season with a knee injury.