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. The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract. MANCHESTER UNITED have made an enquiry over the availability of James Rodriguez for next summer — and have been told he would cost them £50million. BENFICA are convinced Victor Lindelof WILL join Manchester United, according to reports in Portugal. 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. owing death of his mumCHELSEA - FIVE THINGSWillian stepped up, Cesc Fabregas hit an assist milestone, but Antonio Conte's men looked tiredSAINT BERNARDChelsea tracking Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi ahead of move for Antonio Conte favouriteCostly CostaDiego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid did everything to sign Diego Costa from ChelseaBat's The WayAntonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to continue Chelsea's title charge in place of Diego Costa Costa is Brazil-born and the Chinese believe Brazilian footballers are best suited to their league. But a major problem could be the growing interest from China in top European players – and the riches on offer. an eye on the Zenit midfielder whose contract is up in the summer and has made it clear he is desperate for a move. d convinced Jose Mourinho he didnt need to sign a new central defender in January. MARSEILLE are lining up an ambitious bid to bring back Dimitri Payet in the January transfer window, according to reports in France.