Bruce said: “Everyone agrees that Sam needed to go and play football. Meanwhile, Alena, is a midfielder who shot to prominence following a super goal against Roma in the Uefa Youth League back in 2015. Getty Images7James Rodriguez has not featured much for Real Madrid under Zinedine ZidaneAP:Associate. AP:Associated Press4The Atletico Madrid star has netted 22 times this season, leaving him as one of . BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. EUROPES top clubs are already looking to the end of the season and the opening of the transfer window as they try to assemble the squad required for glory in 12 months time. His importance to Jurgen Klopps side was underlined earlier this season when he signed a five-year contract until 2022 with no release clause included. The France international is a big-money target for Manchester United this summer after becoming an integral part of Diego Simeones side. ne had told Florentino Perez he is the man he wants to bring in the summer as they look to slowly rebuild their attack. re likelyAnd former Liverpool boss Benitez believes he is going to turn the Toon into a force once he gets them back into the Premier League.