ansfer blogSouthgate revealed: He was the first player I went to see when I got the job permanently but he had already made his mind up. And, given Messis amazing scoring exploits this season, he isnt going anywhere soon. ansfer blogIts said that Ramos wants to experience playing against the teen sensation in order to see if hed fit the bill at the Santiago Bernabeu. Zahas reputation within the FA was damaged because of a perception he had a bad attitude at the Under-21 Championships in 2013. e and somebody was to come in as the next manager – not even half the nous that Wenger has, not half the knowledge – and he spends £300m overnight. Southampton boss Claude Puel was keen on landing the maverick on a loan deal in January but admitted he was out of his price range. The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see. But United and Englands leading scorer is unlikely to remain with the Red Devils this summer and a return to Goodison Park, the club where Rooney burst onto the scene, would suit. ral defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge. Because his Three Lions appearances were in friendlies, he was still free to switch allegiance to the country of his birth.