The Algeria international has helped his side up to third this season and is regarded as one of the best crossers in Serie A, which Diego Costa would thrive on. losing such an influential player they are willing to loan Murphy back to Norwich, which will give them time to find a replacement come the summer transfer window. Bank holiday Monday Premier League preview including West Ham v Man UtdGetty Images17The 19-year-old. s, results and live match commentaryThis is not the first time Costa has been linked to a move to China. EPA4Carlos Tevez had reason to celebrate after becoming the best-paid player in the worldWatch Chelsea target Axel Witsel take on the Dizzy Penalty challengeThe Sun. Getty Images4Marco Verratti could be heading to JuventusA host of clubs are said to be after Verratti including Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. PA:Press Association4Guardiola wants to midfield reinforcements in JanuaryWith Pep Guardiola losing . 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. West Hams 6ft 4in Geordie striker has been linked with a switch to China. The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract.