SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal. Eamonn and James Clarke5Chris Smalling wore a brace on his right leg whilst walking CheshireThe cent. He and his brother, Mathias, had lots of time for one another when they went up against each other in Europe. The Croatian, 28, has nine goals and three assists in 23 Serie A starts for the Italian giants and his form has attracted interest from across Europe. I hope that he wont leave, but thats his choice and well see what happens. Meaning the Special One also looks to be left with just three fully-fit centre backs when they welcome the Baggies. Action Images12Dominic Solanke is to leave Chelsea at the end of the season after failing to agree terms on a new dealTiemoue Bakayoko – Monaco to Chelsea – 2. Keep up to date with ALL the Everton?news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary. There is also the looming return of Wojciech Szczesny, who returns on loan from Roma this summer. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia.