for Diego Simeones men this campaign, where he has banged in 22 goals in all competitions. The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. And Italian giants Roma and AC Milan are prepared to offer him an escape route if the Frenchman does decide to leave. The Villans chief has already approached his old club Manchester United in an attempt to steal a march on his rivals and turn his current loan move into a long-term switch. It’s believed his rehab has gone well and is set be in contention for United’s game against Everton on April 4th. he said: “I am not demanding anything, not playing time, not a specific position. You have a conversation with the manager and you understand his decisions and maybe what you need to do to get into the next squad. 1 superstar and flagbearer — and could be the man to lead them back to greatness. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Newcastle are a point clear of Brighton on top of the Championship table – but have a seven point cushion to third place having been relegated from the top flight last campaign. res, results and live match commentaryBarca know the Reds will be desperate to keep Coutinho, 24,?but hope Rakitic will help force their hand.