If Philippe Coutinho leaves Anfield then the Liverpool transfer target will have a ready-made place in the Reds attack lying in wait for him. 9Reports of a sentimental return to Everton for Wayne Rooney will not go away. Coutinho has established himself as one of the Reds key men since moving from Inter Milan in 2013. He told BBC World Service: “If he does stay he needs to go after the big players and he needs to make Arsenal competitive again in these next two years. Smalling’s unknown knock has left Jose Mourinho in a tricky situation as he becomes the sevent. Reuters9Defoe is expected to score goals for the Three Lions and help guide youngsters like Marcus R. The 25-year-olds record of 23 goals in 23 league starts means he is the most prolific striker in France this season. Spectators threw missiles, stones, bottles and firecrackers as riot police had to use tear gas to diffuse the rioting. Getty Images3Kevin Gameiro admits he doesn’t know if Antoine Griezmann will be staying at Atle. CHELSEA are on the verge of beating Manchester United to the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko.