d Marcos Rojo have recently shown signs that they can be a formidable centre-back pairing. Everton boss Ronald Koeman is an admirer and thought he was close to doing a deal last summer. Mario Balotelli misses a late penalty for Nice against Lyon in Ligue 1Reuters17The 19-year-old is al. rts daily LIVE blogCosta, 28, would be set to earn a staggering £480,000-a-week playing for the Chinese Super League club. However, Louis van Gaals additions of Daley Blind and Rojo appear to have been nothing more than square pegs in round holes — with both converted left-backs. He will be hoping to make an impact against Manchester United when the Hammers face Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium on Monday. Getty Images4Lindelof in the derby against Sporting LisbonKeep up-to-date with all the latest transf. As the talent continues to stream across the Channel, it has created a situation where Ligue 1 clubs. efensive crop of Phil Jones, Marcus Rojo, Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly into an even tighter unit. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has also been linked with a move recently.