The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions meaning it would cost Arsenal pay-out his contract. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The leaders know they are able to go in with a straight cash offer without having to offload any of their players, and they are now favourites to get their man. 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. 15 and has helped lift the club from the second tier to top-flight title contenders. Getty Images6Dele Alli has been in good form again this season with nine goals for Spurs in all comp. N’Zonzi’s apparent happiness with his lot at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium has not put off Manchester City and Juventus who are both keen on the big midfielder. Getty Images4Chelsea have made contact with the agent of Ricardo Rodriguez over a January move to St. David Nugent could also find himself on the move in January having made just four substitute appearances. Los Blancos were initially banned for two transfer windows, along with their cross-town rivals Atlet.