The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. 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. he said: “I am not demanding anything, not playing time, not a specific position. The defender won his seventh England cap during last weeks 1-0 defeat against Germany. Meanwhile, Alena, is a midfielder who shot to prominence following a super goal against Roma in the Uefa Youth League back in 2015. ne had told Florentino Perez he is the man he wants to bring in the summer as they look to slowly rebuild their attack. Getty Images12Eden Hazard is Real Madrid's No. 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. Action Images12Dominic Solanke is to leave Chelsea at the end of the season after failing to agree terms on a new dealTiemoue Bakayoko – Monaco to Chelsea – 2. Middlesbrough 1-3 Manchester United : United go above Arsenal in title raceThe Sun.