His importance to Jurgen Klopps side was underlined earlier this season when he signed a five-year contract until 2022 with no release clause included. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace, will see them hit the jackpot. Nottingham Forest and Brighton have also considered him as they look to bolster their Championship squads. ral defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge. ansfer blogSouthgate overlooked the Arsenal midfielder for the recent games with Germany and Lithuania but remains a massive fan of the player. ansfer blogSakho is surplus to requirements at Anfield? after a series of off-field issues but?has a contract until 2020. Angry Arsenal supporter chucks Wilshere jersey out of window in disgustThe Sun. 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. However, Villa are keen to push through a deal before the end of the season and Bruce is attempting to convince Jose Mourinho to offload the stopper. Southgate said: He was a bit tight before the game and at half-time, so that was in my mind.