Silva is also comfortable on the left flank or as a number ten and has netted three times in nine ou. However, Villa are keen to push through a deal before the end of the season and Bruce is attempting to convince Jose Mourinho to offload the stopper. ansfer blogSouthgate overlooked the Arsenal midfielder for the recent games with Germany and Lithuania but remains a massive fan of the player. SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal. girlfriendPA:Press Association5Phil Jones withdrew from the England squad after a tackle from Chris SmallingReuters5Jose Mourinho has seven players who may miss their clash against West BromMost read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. rb displays for the Eagles mean his parent club are confident they can recoup MORE than the £18million he cost them from Paris Saint-Germain. Keep up to date with ALL the latest FOOTBALL?news, gossip and rumoursReferee Tony Chapron sensed danger and sent the international stars to the dressing room for safety. ostovRex Features4Paul Pogba was taken off for Marouane Fellaini in Europa League clashMost read in footballThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store. EPA9The striker grabbed a right-footed goal for England against LithuaniaEngland football fans sing . Johnstone is currently third choice goalkeeper at United behind David De Gea and Sergio Romero.