And after an upturn in form over recent weeks, combined with interest from Serie A and the Saints, Liverpool believe they can still get a bumper fee for the defender. And, given Messis amazing scoring exploits this season, he isnt going anywhere soon. The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. The former Chelsea star, 34, has struggled at times this season and with No 2 David Ospina not able to seize control of the position, the club have apparently found their new man. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January. With Cech expected to be out for at least a month after picking up a calf injury against West Brom, those fans will get their wish. The 27-year-olds superb displays for the Eagles mean his parent club are confident they can recoup MORE than the £18million he cost them from Paris Saint-Germain. However, he is not short of admirers, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the big European names keen on the 25-year-old. 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. POLICE are investigating Manchester United fans for alleged homophobic chanting.