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. But the midfielder is building a reputation in the French top flight as being one of the most consistent performers in Monaco’s talented team. Palace chairman Steve Parish has been critical of England for allowing the ex-Manchester United ace to slip through the net. 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. Reuters5Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is ready to splash out £3m to sign the goalkeeperReuters5The 24. ions boss warned Shaw he must get back playing regularly for Manchester United if he is to get back into the starting XI. YouTube7Marc Cucurella has been compared to Carles Puyol due to his bushy hairMost Read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. ENGLANDS Jermain Defoe swears by his cryotherapy treatment — and having stood topless in -130 degrees Celsius I too can vouch for its body-shocking brilliance. ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger’s latest come-get-me plea. England football fans sing Jermain Defoe song in pub in GermanyThe Sun.