According to Tutto Mercato, the 22-year-old has already accepted a lucrative five-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will complete his move when the transfer window opens in the summer. 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. In November I had the chance to look a little bit further — but I was pleased with the squad. The 26-year-old will command a far greater fee this summer with a reported £73million release clause in his contract to ward off potential suitors. It was a well-deserved reward for his refusal to give up hope of representing his country again and the gruelling regime he has pushed himself through to achieve his ambition. ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger’s latest come-get-me plea. Ive never been a person who wants something on a plate, I always want to work hard for it. He is an intelligent guy who has done a fantastic job for his club — but Im not sure its helpful to comment. The 19-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Holland with Vitesse, has yet to make his league d. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace, will see them hit the jackpot.