Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. Signed for £69million from Monaco following the 2014 World Cup, Rodriguez has made just 24 La Liga starts in the last two seasons for Los Blancos. Getty Images12Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly verbally agreed to join Atletico MadridEden Hazard – Chelsea to Real Madrid – 3. 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. aim Ramos wants to be in the starting XI when Spain take on France in a friendly tonight, with Monaco ace Mbappe expected to be handed his first start by Didier Deschamps. It was initially thought Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would swoop for Franck Kessie but they were put off by his price-tag. The irony of a Chelsea fan complaining about rival supporters chants will not be lost on those who have been abused by Blues followers. Neymar said: I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player that would totally fit in Barcelona. But a deal will also depend on what Barcas new boss wants after they take over from Luis Enrique at the end of the season. ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger’s latest come-get-me plea.