Southampton boss Claude Puel was keen on landing the maverick on a loan deal in January but admitted he was out of his price range. He told BBC World Service: “If he does stay he needs to go after the big players and he needs to make Arsenal competitive again in these next two years. 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. Griezmann is also reportedly a Chelsea transfer target and it looks almost certain the 14-goal striker will leave Spain this summer. But a deal will also depend on what Barcas new boss wants after they take over from Luis Enrique at the end of the season. In addition, we will liaise with Chelsea to determine any activity to discourage such behaviour before the next fixture. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. Reuters9Jermain Defoe is on fire in front of goal thanks to an ice-cold treatmentBut the pain has been worth it, as he is now back in Englands World Cup plans at the age of 34. 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. Southgate added: I dont think anyone would question Roy for not bringing him in.