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. SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal. PA:Press Association3Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko will reportedly sign for Chelsea in a £35m deal. ral defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge. Coutinho was unbelievable for Liverpool in win against HullDominic Solanke – Chelsea to RB Leipzig – 3. Bruce said: “Everyone agrees that Sam needed to go and play football. us fixtures, results and live match commentaryThe 20-time English champions would offer him a better “financial and football opportunity than is available to him at Barcelona — and meet the £173million buy-out clause. 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. 10 has been a bit part player under Zidane — missing the Champions League final, Fifa Club World Cup, El Clasico and the recent second leg against Napoli. In November I had the chance to look a little bit further — but I was pleased with the squad.