The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. Gundogan and with Fernandinho suspended again following his sending off against Burnley for a reckless challenge, the need to strengthen in midfield becomes even more of a priority. He was also named the clubs Player of the Year in 2013 and placed in the Serie A Team of the Year in 2013 and 2014. Chelsea sold Oscar to Shanghai SIPG – which officially went through today – for £52m … but the Brazil midfielder was not first-choice under Antonio Conte. The Italian giants have made contact with Sevilla about bringing NZonzi to Turin but are not prepared to meet the fixed fee. His form carried through to Euro 2016, where he was again on song as hosts France reached the final. But the Portuguese media keep stressing that the move to United is still on, with the Sweden interna. The Russian club are bankrolled by Gazprom and signed the Belgian and Brazil star Hulk, who coincidentally now also plays in China for Shanghai SIPG, in a combined £64m deal. A reunion with Koeman looks difficult for Schneiderlin, so it could be a battle of wills between Uni. Hulk was joined at Shanghai SIPG?last month by Chelseas Oscar, who will trouser a mega £500,000 for every seven days work.