tings in Europe this term – including against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League group stages. Coutinhos fellow Brazilian Neymar has already been talking up a move for the Liverpool star. BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Palace chairman Steve Parish has been critical of England for allowing the ex-Manchester United ace to slip through the net. The attacker has returned to form for Antonio Contes side this season, scoring 11 times in the league to fire Chelsea to the Premier League summit. JERMAIN DEFOE has found out the secret to eternal youth. I always thought that I could still score goals at this level but I was trying to be realistic and, with the previous manager, it didnt feel like I was getting an opportunity. Getty Images8Lamine Gassama was attacked by a pitch invaderThe shocking image of Ivory Coast star La. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. 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.