The transfer would be the third joint highest in world football, equalling the £80m deal that brought Ronaldo to Real Madrid from Man Utd in 2009. tors with the Reds, making them a more viable option if they are to do business with a Premier League side. At the moment, the club are seriously thinking about going back in with a much improved offer. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. Paul Pogbas transfer to Manchester United in the summer for £86m has also helped boost the revenue streams however they did spend £75 on Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli. Getty Images4Axel Witsel could be set for a staggering pay day in ChinaPrem clubs have been keeping . his time on the benchrelated articlesRelegation scrapBoro 0 Leicester 0: George Friend's mazy run ignites Riverside but shot is sprayed high and wideBOOKIES BEWAREWith nearly a full New Year's fixture list for punters to have a flutter on, we reveal Britain's top ten hotspots for football accumulator winsRudy's Prem returnAston Villa striker Rudy Gestede set for £6m move to Middlesbroughbidding warWhat are the biggest football transfers of all time, and what are the British records Goals of the Week : Watch the finest strikes from the Premier League WeekReuters3Jordan Rhodes is set to leave Boro in the January transfer windowHis arrival is set to spell the end for Jordan Rhodes who has mustered a measly 208 minutes of league action this season without a goal. He said: We have communicated very clearly that we wont sell Christian and that hes very much part of our plans. s in the Premier LeagueDiego Costa scores a screamer for Chelsea at SouthamptonAnd last season he incredibly stated he wanted to sign Lionel Messi and even tried to snap up Ronaldinho before deciding, aged 36, he was too old. Watford 1-4 Tottenham : Spurs go into the top 4 for the first time this seasonRelated ArticlesPREMIE.