But that means another 18 months of punishment and self-denial for the former Spurs and West Ham star. He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. The 25-year-olds record of 23 goals in 23 league starts means he is the most prolific striker in France this season. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January. Southgate said: He was a bit tight before the game and at half-time, so that was in my mind. rb displays for the Eagles mean his parent club are confident they can recoup MORE than the £18million he cost them from Paris Saint-Germain. However, Antonio Conte would be prepared to sell the Belgian if it meant brining in one of his key targets. Johnstone is currently third choice goalkeeper at United behind David De Gea and Sergio Romero. Getty Images2Hatem Ben Arfa looks set to leave this summer after failing to play enough minutes for . , despite adding that Mbappe would be a great addition to Real Madrids star-studded squad.