The Red Devils chief handed Johnstone a new contract at Old Trafford in October. 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. As I put on the slippers, gloves and face mask necessary before going in, steam billowed out of the side of the PolarFit chamber at the Cottagers training ground in Motspur Park. Palace are paying a £2million loan fee but crucially have no option or commitment to buy. The terrible scenes ruined a friendly match which saw Liverpool’s Sadio Mane give Senegal the lead from the penalty spot. 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. Hazard has shone this season and is one of the Premier Leagues best players. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace, will see them hit the jackpot. The alleged chants have been used by opposing fans for years but police are determined to take the complaint seriously. And the Italians former club, Paris Saint-Germain, are also ready to join the bidding war for the former Monaco ace.