But the midfielder is building a reputation in the French top flight as being one of the most consistent performers in Monaco’s talented team. worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Rex Features3Chelsea remain excited at the partnership the Monaco midfielder could forge with N’Golo KanteBakayoko played a crucial part in knocking City out of the Champions League by scoring in their 3-1 second-leg win. GARETH SOUTHGATE has told Luke Shaw he is now Englands third-choice left-back. Palace are paying a £2million loan fee but crucially have no option or commitment to buy. Rex Features4Raheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal this weekendAfterwards the Three Lions chief insisted the change was down to a back problem. Whatever happens, the spotlight will be on both sets of fans when Premier League leaders Chelsea face United and ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford on April 16. Endorphins rushed through me after and, honestly, Id do it all again. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. Hes willing to take on the challenge, which is good. NEWCASTLE boss Rafa Benitez wants to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson for around £15million in the summer to spearhead their first season back in the Premier League.