However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. The Russian club are bankrolled by Gazprom and signed the Belgian and Brazil star Hulk, who coincidentally now also plays in China for Shanghai SIPG, in a combined £64m deal. attacking midfielder Lopez is attracting lots of transfer attentionMalang Sarr, Nice, 17Eyebrows were raised when a 17-year-old was placed in the defence for Lucien Favres first Ligue 1 game in charge. Able to play anywhere across Nantes midfield four, in just his first few games in charge, new boss Sergio Conceicao has put a lot of belief in the teenager. ps in Belgium’s midfieldChelsea target Axel Witsel puts on a show for Zenit against Tosno There is no doubt that Witsel has talent. Ben ArfaAngel of the EastAngel Di Maria could be the latest star to move to China after falling out of favour at PSGCosta fortuneChinese Super League line up staggering £80m bid for Chelsea's Diego Costa after initial bid is rejectedHappy New YearFormer Super League champions Bradford Bulls could be saved on Tuesday - but they could go underRUMOUR MILLGlen Johnson to Barcelona, Dele Alli to PSG and Hal Robson-Kanu to Atletico Madrid. ry of 18 million Euros a year – which comes in at a tick under £300,000 a week. and that he had to change his ways to get back to his best at Stamford BridgeCOSTA QUIT SHOCKDiego C. chance to sign one of the best Italian midfielders will surely to be to good to turn down. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an.