Chelsea, meanwhile, are also interested in signing Neymar, but will not entertain paying the release clause. Coutinhos fellow Brazilian Neymar has already been talking up a move for the Liverpool star. However, Villa are keen to push through a deal before the end of the season and Bruce is attempting to convince Jose Mourinho to offload the stopper. Keep up to date with ALL the Chelsea news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixture. ral defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge. And played during the during the 3-0 defeat to the Young Lions. The French international seems destined to leave Spain in the summer, and the former Gunners forward believes the 26-year-old is just the type of player they need. Providing he finishes the season impressively, Wilshere could still be recalled by Southgate for the World Cup qualifier with Scotland and friendly against France in June. He was also sent home from the pre-season tour of America, after arriving late for the flight and a team meeting. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January.