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. 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. 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. The Orlando City striker, 21, has been tracked by Goodison scouts during two prolific seasons in MLS. Palace are paying a £2million loan fee but crucially have no option or commitment to buy. 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. Normally a left winger, Perisic can play in a more advanced role off the main striker, on the right-hand side or through the middle. “We know that Arsenal wont sign him but theyve got to. And the Italians former club, Paris Saint-Germain, are also ready to join the bidding war for the former Monaco ace. Rex Features5Gareth Southgate admitted Wilfried Zaha was the first player he spoke to when he was ma.