The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. And Vicente Calderon teammate Gameiro – who also plays with Griezmann for France – reckons the chances of linking up in attack next season are starting to look slim. Getty Images12Eden Hazard is Real Madrid's No. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. and it looks just like shirt from 30 years ago when they were relegated in shameSTAT ATTACKChelsea boss Antonio Conte is the best ever Premier League manager. CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace. Reuters5Mamadou Sakho was banned for 30 days by UefaGetty Images5Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was unhappy . NEWCASTLE boss Rafa Benitez wants to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson for around £15million in the summer to spearhead their first season back in the Premier League. Reuters4Arsenal are interested in Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio – who was named in the team.