Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player. ico Madrid, but successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a reduction to one. rt’s daily LIVE blogAlli only signed a fresh contract in September, following magnificent form since his switch from League One. Central defender Pepe, 33, has fallen down the Bernabeu pecking order and Jose Mourinho is looking to sign him next summer. 9million, played 285 times for Sevilla after joining their youth-set up at the age of 15. And, in their last match, they lost in the Italian Super Cup to AC Milan, missing out on their first domestic trophy for two years. Good with the ball at his feet, he reads the game very well and is dominant in the air. ARSENE WENGER has called Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, to ask him if he would like to join Arsenal. I think the staff, fans, players, and the area I live, everythings perfect. The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on.