BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. And Vicente Calderon teammate Gameiro – who also plays with Griezmann for France – reckons the chances of linking up in attack next season are starting to look slim. Whilst Jones, Smalling, Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney are all nursing injuries. Chelsea, meanwhile, are also interested in signing Neymar, but will not entertain paying the release clause. EVERTON have put Cyle Larin on their wanted list as they search for Romelu Lukakus replacement. 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. Rex Features4Gareth Southgate has told Luke Shaw that he has fallen behind Danny Rose and Ryan Bertr. re likelyAnd former Liverpool boss Benitez believes he is going to turn the Toon into a force once he gets them back into the Premier League. Mboula, has admirers across Europes biggest leagues and seen as the biggest star. The Blues have reportedly agreed a £35million deal with Monaco for the defensive midfielder.