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The attacker began his footballing career in Barcelona’s famed youth academy before he made a switch to Dinamo Zagreb in 2014 – aged just 16.

According to a report from 90Min, Man Utd, along with Liverpool and Arsenal, are tracking the youngster’s situation as they consider tabling an offer for his services.

Interim boss Frank Lampard acknowledged before the game that Real were favourites and his words were borne out ruthlessly by Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who inflicted as emphatic a two-goal defeat as Chelsea have suffered in this competition.

Both sides had met recently in Serie A where Milan secured a huge 4-0 win, but leaders Napoli looked a different side as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had an effort cleared off the line within the first minute.

A lovely chipped through ball from Dani Carvajal found Vinicius Junior, whose shot was parried out by Kepa Arrizabalaga and straight into the path of Benzema, who made no mistake from 3 yards out.

That’s largely becuase Rice ‘has realised it is probably time to move forward with his career’ amid ‘frustration at how West Ham have gone backwards’ under David Moyes this season.

Guardiola has said his side cannot afford to lose to the Foxes, and if they do, they will surrender their league title to Arsenal.

There have inevitably been calls from the fans for Aubameyang to be recalled, but Lampard says the Gabon international must “compete in training” to earn his place.

Arsenal fans hope to see William Saliba return to action before the end of the season with the French international currently out with a back injury.

In a statement GMP said: “The 33-year-old man who was arrested in connection with an investigation opened in June 2021 will face no further action.