The former Southampton man has appeared for less than 15 minutes in the Premier League this term and only featured in eight games this season. His hold-out for £85million from Real for Bale in 2013 was a classic example. Reuters3The former Liverpool man has scored twice this seasonRelated StoriesSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth . der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal Getty Images3Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo KanteBut the Blues could easily match that and offer the African the chance to compete in the Premier League. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an. his time on the benchrelated articlesRelegation scrapBoro 0 Leicester 0: George Friend's mazy run ignites Riverside but shot is sprayed high and wideBOOKIES BEWAREWith nearly a full New Year's fixture list for punters to have a flutter on, we reveal Britain's top ten hotspots for football accumulator winsRudy's Prem returnAston Villa striker Rudy Gestede set for £6m move to Middlesbroughbidding warWhat are the biggest football transfers of all time, and what are the British records Goals of the Week : Watch the finest strikes from the Premier League WeekReuters3Jordan Rhodes is set to leave Boro in the January transfer windowHis arrival is set to spell the end for Jordan Rhodes who has mustered a measly 208 minutes of league action this season without a goal. Conte will feel confident in luring the Chilean to Stamford Bridge should Bayern accept a bid. Juve also chased?the striker before he moved from Spain to the Premier League with Arsenal, with Liverpool also contenders for his signature. Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images4Steven N’Zonzi’s stock has risen substantially since leaving . eanWest Ham 0 Man United 2: Mata and Ibrahimovic fire Mourinho's men to sixth straight league win as Hammers rage at ref Mike Dean'three points and three stitches'Ander Herrera shows off war wounds with picture of three stitches above his eyeKicked in the FeghoulisSlaven Bilic claims ref Mike Dean 'killed' West Ham with Sofiane Feghouli red cardDire deanWest Ham 0 Man United 2: Mata and Ibrahimovic fire Mourinho's men to fifth straight win as Hammers rage at Mike DeanUnder the MikeDid Mike Dean threaten Pedro Obiang with red card against Man United for 'looking at him' Getty Images4Victor Lindelof is among Man United's list of January targetsHe could become a long-term option at United — and form a lasting partnership with summer arrival, Eric Bailly, who is the same age.