Signed for £69million from Monaco following the 2014 World Cup, Rodriguez has made just 24 La Liga starts in the last two seasons for Los Blancos. The Swansea playmaker has been getting rave reviews from his boss Paul Clement, who has come in and turned the strugglers around. BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Southgate added: I dont think anyone would question Roy for not bringing him in. ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger’s latest come-get-me plea. The injury seems to be worse than first feared as he was seen walking in Cheshire following a meal with his girlfriend as Manchester United’s injury list tots up. ansfer blogGriezmann himself is believed to be keen on a switch to either Man United or Chelsea, with Atletico still some way off from challenging Real Madrid and Barcelonas dominance in La Liga. PA:Press Association9The forward not only offers goals but also huge experience to share with young . he temperature sucked the oxygen from your lungs so quick even jogging on the spot was a challenge. SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal.