with the defender for a number of reasonsHe got a 30-day ban for testing positive for a prohibited fat-burner following a Europa League clash with Manchester United. Reuters4Arsenal are interested in Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio – who was named in the team. The knock has meant he has not been able to join up with France on international duty. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to the La Liga giants in recent weeks as the club prepare to bolster their attack in the summer transfer window. 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. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. Criminal law —? as well as the FAs rules and ground regulations —? forbids abuse based on sexual? or. “You can accept being on the bench if it is temporary, or if things can be turned around. EUROPES top clubs are already looking to the end of the season and the opening of the transfer window as they try to assemble the squad required for glory in 12 months time.