Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. 7Spain’s Under-19 side were beaten 3-0 by England in the Elite RoundHe already has one first team appearance under his belt, and Barcelona have begun negotiations over an extension to his contract which currently runs until next June. Thats where they need to be because the Chelseas will and the Manchester Uniteds will and the Manchester Citys will. Whilst Jones, Smalling, Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney are all nursing injuries. And Italian giants Roma and AC Milan are prepared to offer him an escape route if the Frenchman does decide to leave. tings in Europe this term – including against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League group stages. With Cech expected to be out for at least a month after picking up a calf injury against West Brom, those fans will get their wish. Keep up to date with ALL the Arsenal?news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixture. Keep up to date with ALL the Chelsea news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixture. He has played almost 400 games for Sporting, winning the Portuguese league in 2015.