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. he recent emergence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as a successful centre-back pairing means United could put any deal off until the summer. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. However, the possibility of signing another of worlds biggest names may entice United to make a statement. Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images4Steven N’Zonzi’s stock has risen substantially since leaving . EPA5The Belgium midfielder snubbed Juventus and Chelsea for Tianjan QuanjianGetty Images5Witsel said. ry of 18 million Euros a year – which comes in at a tick under £300,000 a week. The Italian giants have made contact with Sevilla about bringing NZonzi to Turin but are not prepared to meet the fixed fee. 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. At 22, Lindelof would be a long-term signing — and could form a partnership with Bailly, who is the same age.