He said: The intensity of the modern game means the physical demands on the players are so high these days. 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. The 25-year-olds record of 23 goals in 23 league starts means he is the most prolific striker in France this season. The deals include James Rodriguez to Liverpool, Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United and Eden Hazard to Real Madrid. I always thought that I could still score goals at this level but I was trying to be realistic and, with the previous manager, it didnt feel like I was getting an opportunity. He is an intelligent guy who has done a fantastic job for his club — but Im not sure its helpful to comment. The Orlando City striker, 21, has been tracked by Goodison scouts during two prolific seasons in MLS. Johnstone is currently third choice goalkeeper at United behind David De Gea and Sergio Romero. 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. Sport claims?United have met with Neymars representatives and are ready to offer the Brazilian a staggering £416,000-a-week after tax.