The Blues have reportedly agreed a £35million deal with Monaco for the defensive midfielder. re likelyAnd former Liverpool boss Benitez believes he is going to turn the Toon into a force once he gets them back into the Premier League. ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger’s latest come-get-me plea. Keep up to date with ALL the latest Football?news, gossip and rumoursIn a revealing Facebook video, . He was also sent home from the pre-season tour of America, after arriving late for the flight and a team meeting. ons Leaguemost readdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. 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 Both first-team regulars Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo have come through unscathed so far whilst on international, whilst youngster Axel Tuanzebe is also available. Its special days like that which make all the hard work worthwhile. and in the England pecking orderRex Features4Gareth Southgate says the defender must regain his place at club level to be in England’s starting XIPA:Press Association4Luke Shaw has failed to impress Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho this seasonHe has only made 15 appearances for United in all-competitions this season. 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.