Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Real Madrid need a right-back, and will sign one, the question is when and how many. After Lucas Vazquez suffered once more against Barcelona on Sunday night, it has reignited the debate within the

The Liverpool defender is out of contract in the summer and according to a journalist in Spain, could depart in January for a huge price