Hes now more comfortable in the role – and hes got that from playing. That could all change this year, though, with Chelseas Belgian ace Eden Hazard on Reals radar. Rakitic, 28, has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp in recent weeks and the club will not stop him if he wants to leave. In November I had the chance to look a little bit further — but I was pleased with the squad. Southampton boss Claude Puel was keen on landing the maverick on a loan deal in January but admitted he was out of his price range. Those moves have opened the door for Manchester United transfer target Marcelo Brozovic to leave the San Siro. ign next yearAnd Spaniard Benitez – who has guided Toon to the top of the Championship – wants owner Mike Ashley to stump up the cash for the Iceland ace in the summer if they win promotion. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still undecided about his futureThe Sun. 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 alleged chants have been used by opposing fans for years but police are determined to take the complaint seriously.