the timings of contract renewals so that he has the funds in place to make the contracts work with the clubs cashflow. Last year was his best goal return in front of goal for Slaven Bilics men, netting nine times. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. The Blues also sold Ramires to Jiangsu Sunning last January for around £25m. During the end of last season he was said to be open to a move there but Conte did not want to sell. Inter boss Stefano Pioli?are also keen on Atalanta midfielder Roberto Gagliardini, who has impressed this?season in Serie A. In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. Getty Images3Navas kick-started his career at Sevillarelated articlesANGEL GABRIEL£27million Manches. rts daily?LIVE blogChelsea 4 Stoke 2: Willian scores twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowMarcos Alonso has been a surprise star down the left flank in Contes 3-4-3 formation and 25-year-old Ghoulam would be a quality back-up addition. Getty Images4NZonzi not tempted by Evertons offerWatch the best action from the Premier League in our New Year's Eve Round-UpAlways there for me.