CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace. ansfer blogSakho is surplus to requirements at Anfield? after a series of off-field issues but?has a contract until 2020. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. Keep up to date with ALL the FOOTBALL news, gossip and transfers on our pageJermain Defoe shadow box. The 24-year-old Croatian has only made 15 Serie A starts for the Nerazzurri this season and would add more creative flair to the Red Devils midfield. The ex-Barcelona keeper was dropped after several high-profile errors and has not started a Premier League game since January 21. Signed for £69million from Monaco following the 2014 World Cup, Rodriguez has made just 24 La Liga starts in the last two seasons for Los Blancos. Manchester United fans outsing Chelsea fans whilst losing at Stamford BridgeThe Sun. We dont have a lot who can beat people one-versus-one — and hes explosive in those areas. Its special days like that which make all the hard work worthwhile.