However, he is not short of admirers, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the big European names keen on the 25-year-old. However, the trio were unable to celebrate as all three went to England with the Spain U-19 squad for the 2017 European Championship Elite Round. The Blues have reportedly agreed a £35million deal with Monaco for the defensive midfielder. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Both first-team regulars Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo have come through unscathed so far whilst on international, whilst youngster Axel Tuanzebe is also available. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Newcastle are a point clear of Brighton on top of the Championship table – but have a seven point cushion to third place having been relegated from the top flight last campaign. 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. The 26-year-old will command a far greater fee this summer with a reported £73million release clause in his contract to ward off potential suitors. ruggled to fill in when Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale have been injured — with the likes of Lucas Vazquez used instead. Getty Images7James Rodriguez has not featured much for Real Madrid under Zinedine ZidaneAP:Associate. 1 superstar and flagbearer — and could be the man to lead them back to greatness.