Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. term future of Kieran Gibbs at Arsenal is unclearThe fact Gibbs would need to be moved on before Arsenal could make a formal offer for Rodriguez has handed the initiative to Chelsea in the battle for his signature. A source told SunSport: Costas agent Jorge Mendes was working on the deal for Tianjin but Chelsea have said ‘no to the bid. I was not happy about the support he has been getting and we talked about it. Klopp however loves working with young players and the chance to play at Anfield and for one of the best young coaches in the game will be a very attractive option. RUDY GESTEDE is?on Teesside to undergo?his medical ahead of a £6million switch to Middlesbrough. Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc is well aware of Liverpools interest and last month told them where to stick it. Although the January transfer window may seem too soon for a move to materialise, the Gunners are set to test the waters by submitting a £28million offer. 10 shirt at Juventus, worn by likes of Alessandro Del PieroKeep up-to-date with all the latest trans. REAL MADRID are putting in place incredible plans to land Tottenham’s Dele Alli – in their third swoop on Spurs in recent years.