aniaRex Features4Raheem Sterling had complained of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. ARSENAL are lining up a replacement for goalkeeper Petr Cech, according to reports in France. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime This is not the first a match between the two nations has finished early, after an African Nations Cup play-off fixture was abandoned in 2012. BARCELONA are mulling a summer transfer move that will baffle Newcastle fans. Getty Images12Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly verbally agreed to join Atletico MadridEden Hazard – Chelsea to Real Madrid – 3. SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal. Neymar said: I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player that would totally fit in Barcelona. JERMAIN DEFOE has found out the secret to eternal youth. BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Neymar is happy at the Nou Camp, but knows he could get even more recognition for his performances by moving to Manchester.