But Everton are among the club who believe he could go straight to the top-flight. I hope that he wont leave, but thats his choice and well see what happens. The radio station claims that the Gunners will make a £13million bid for the 29-year-old this summer. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. Reuters4Arsenal are interested in Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio – who was named in the team. CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace. And they look set to pip?their Premier League rivals to his signature as Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United and Manchester City both taking a keen interest. t should have been on the prohibited list, Liverpool were unhappy he took it without the consent of their medics. president Florentino Perez to sign the striker this summerHe told reporters: I do not speak to the president to consult me about signings, but the gates of Real Madrid are always open for the best players. t teamManchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton among the interested parties, and the starlets contract runs out at the end of June.