Under Sir Alex Ferguson, there was an imposing centre-back pairing throughout. He sees Pepe as the perfect cover player, an experienced head to help mould United’s current d. But 19 appearances later, with Nice top of the league, everyone in France now knows the name Malang Sarr. 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. entus manager, Max Allegri, watched on as his Juventus players trainJuventus7Juventus superstar, Paulo Dybala, warms up during a cold day in trainingKeep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport’s daily LIVE blogWhile a lack of consistency from their rivals gives them a significant advantage in the title race, it is European glory the fans truly crave. The Blues also sold Ramires to Jiangsu Sunning last January for around £25m. d be reunited with Ronald KoemanGetty Images3Depay is still waiting for his first Prem start this seasonAnd Koeman stressed: He has strength, he is that target for us up front. With Juan Mata, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford — as well the seldom utilised Ashley Young — Mourinho has ample options. Getty Images3Jesus Navas is on the verge of rejoining Sevilla in JanuaryThe 31-year-old is now free . R TABLEArsenal slip to sixth as Chelsea extend lead at the top with Man City drawing against LiverpoolHot TottWatford 1 Tottenham 4: Harry Kane and Dele Alli at the double as Spurs hammer Watford and move into fourth'ALLI CAN BE THE GREATEST'Mauricio Pochettino rates Dele Alli at £50m and says Spurs ace 'can be one of world's best'£150Kane a weekHarry Kane forces Daniel Levy into making embarrassing U-turn after agreeing new contract until 2022NO ONE LIKES EMTottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists neutral fans wants Spurs to beat Chelsea Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has done all he can to fend off the likes of Real from pinching his star players.