But manager Max Allegri and his stars were hard at work as they bid to become the first side to win Serie A six seasons in a row. 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. Getty Images4Marco Verratti could be heading to JuventusA host of clubs are said to be after Verratti including Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. 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. Like current Kop stars Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firminho, the Swede is supremely versatile and can play almost anywhere outside of defence. MARSEILLE are lining up an ambitious bid to bring back Dimitri Payet in the January transfer window, according to reports in France. The Belgian striker,? rated at £80m, equalled the legendary Duncan Fergusons 72 goals for the club. Getty Images4Victor Lindelof’s January move to Manchester United may well be back onHowever, A. Navas has been forced to fight for his place in Guardiola’s first team this season having made just five Premier League starts. But the Old Lady were gazzumped by yet another bumper offer from the Far East.