The knock has meant he has not been able to join up with France on international duty. e and somebody was to come in as the next manager – not even half the nous that Wenger has, not half the knowledge – and he spends £300m overnight. You have a conversation with the manager and you understand his decisions and maybe what you need to do to get into the next squad. He was also sent home from the pre-season tour of America, after arriving late for the flight and a team meeting. 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. Coutinhos fellow Brazilian Neymar has already been talking up a move for the Liverpool star. Its special days like that which make all the hard work worthwhile. REAL MADRID are prepared to make James Rodriguez part of any bid to sign Eden Hazard this summer, according to reports in Spain. PA:Press Association3Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko will reportedly sign for Chelsea in a £35m deal. Tottenhams Danny Rose and Southamptons Ryan Bertrand have now overtaken the 21-year-old in the pecking order.