term future of Kieran Gibbs at Arsenal is unclearThe fact Gibbs would need to be moved on before Arsenal could make a formal offer for Rodriguez has handed the initiative to Chelsea in the battle for his signature. twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowRodriguez, 24, has impressed both clubs with his displays in the Bundesliga this season having also performed well at last summers European Championship. Like current Kop stars Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firminho, the Swede is supremely versatile and can play almost anywhere outside of defence. nder Jocelyn Gourvennec have not captured the imagination as Les?Girondins fans had hoped. Barcelona are also watching the situation from afar — but they are in no position to compete with their Clasico rivals financially unless they sell a big player. ANDY CARROLL is ruling out a big-money move to the Far East — and insists his future lies in the East End. Sanchez is the main target and could be the easiest with no new deal being agreed with Arsenal, they could make an offer for the player thats to good to refuse. JUVENTUS showed off new signing, Tomas Rincon, in their first training session of 2017. In 2012, Witsel?made a surprise move from Benfica to the oil riches of Zenit St Petersburg. w Cesar Azpilicueta has switched into a more central role in Contes preferred formation.