But this freezing torture is an increasingly popular recovery tool used by top players. The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see. And after an upturn in form over recent weeks, combined with interest from Serie A and the Saints, Liverpool believe they can still get a bumper fee for the defender. Talk of a switch to the Chinese Super League during the winter transfer window did not turn into a move but Rooneys future lies away from United. His importance to Jurgen Klopps side was underlined earlier this season when he signed a five-year contract until 2022 with no release clause included. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. PA:Press Association9The Sunderland striker has struck up a beautiful friendship with brave Black Ca. 1Young striker Dominic Solanke has already turned down the offer of a new contract at Chelsea, reportedly worth €30,000 a week, and looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Its just a case of trying to tick every box so I can continue playing for as long as possible. ENGLANDS Jermain Defoe swears by his cryotherapy treatment — and having stood topless in -130 degrees Celsius I too can vouch for its body-shocking brilliance.