Because his Three Lions appearances were in friendlies, he was still free to switch allegiance to the country of his birth. It was initially thought Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would swoop for Franck Kessie but they were put off by his price-tag. t short of faith in Defoe — and said on ?Sunday he would have bet his house on him marking his England return with a goal. ruggled to fill in when Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale have been injured — with the likes of Lucas Vazquez used instead. Getty Images12Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly verbally agreed to join Atletico MadridEden Hazard – Chelsea to Real Madrid – 3. tico MadridChelsea are also in the running to sign Griezmann, but Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte will have to meet the forwards £86million release clause if they want to bring him to England. Marca claim that, for Real Madrid to sign Hazard, they must sell Rodriguez, and could solve that issue by offering the Colombian to Chelsea as part of any deal. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. Palace chairman Steve Parish has been critical of England for allowing the ex-Manchester United ace to slip through the net. of Wilshere but is worried by his inability to play without getting injuredHe has won 34 caps for England during a career interrupted by a spate of injuries, particularly to his ankles.