The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealREAL PAIGE-TURNErWWE leaked sex tape saga hots up as MORE raunchy videos and pics of ex-champ Paige are shared onlineX-RATED SHOCKERPaige sex tape bombshell as fans express outrage at 'sex act over WWE championship belt' AP:Associated Press3Mbappe has been in top form this season and could lead the line for France against Spain tonightBut right now it seems to lack respect for those in the squad for us to be talking about others who arent at the club. Getty Images12Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a summer move to BarcelonaPlayer of the Week : . Keep up to date with all the latest news, gossip, rumours and done deals in SunSport’s live tr. You have a conversation with the manager and you understand his decisions and maybe what you need to do to get into the next squad. The 25-year-olds record of 23 goals in 23 league starts means he is the most prolific striker in France this season. Defoe admitted: It broke my heart when I was left out of the squad for the Euros last year because I felt Id done enough to be involved. 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. Rex Features5The Frenchman has impressed since joining Crystal PalaceMost read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. I have a better understanding of my body thanks to all the sports science and I know when I need to have a rest day and when I need to work hard.