Everton boss Ronald Koeman is an admirer and thought he was close to doing a deal last summer. Getty Images3Ghoulam could be a perfect back-up for Marcos AlonsoRelated StoriesThe unexpected guest. But Levy also has the reputation of one of the shrewdest negotiators in football when it comes to selling players. Following decades of financial dominance in football, Serie A clubs can no longer compete with the Premier Leagues spending power, or La Liga heavyweights, Real Madrid. 1 clearances a game, for a team that is over-achieving, Diops reading of the game is one of the reasons Le Téfécé are doing so well this season. ARSENE WENGER has called Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, to ask him if he would like to join Arsenal. The former Newcastle United star has found the back of the net twice this season, in the 5-1 defeat against Arsenal, and the 4-1 drubbing of Swansea City. amford BridgeArsenal have been tracking the Swiss international for the past couple of months, but the Blues have decided to move quickly to steal a march on their London rivals. ico Madrid, but successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a reduction to one. Premier League clubs are already paying attention and that interest is only going to grow and grow.