Paris Saint-Germain linked with Morocco ace Azzedine Ounahi

Quique Setien insists Barcelona s depleted squad has more than enough quality to compete on multiple fronts during the second half of the season.

Barca allowed four players to leave Camp Nou during the January transfer window, with Moussa Wague, Jean-Clair Todibo, Carles Perez and Carles Alena departing on loan.

The Spanish champions did announce the signings of Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes and Portuguese forward Francisco Trincao on deadline day, but they will not officially arrive until the end of the season.

Barca host Levante on Sunday and Setien is unconcerned at the number of players at his disposal as they look to retain their LaLiga title and win the Champions League for the first time since 2015.

He told a media conference: We have fewe…

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes told reporters on Tuesday he is confident in Jared Goff s ability to be the team s starting quarterback going forward.

Goff arrived in Detroit prior to the 2021 season as the Los Angeles Rams attached him to two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder to swap quarterbacks, bringing Matthew Stafford to the Rams where he guided them to a Super Bowl win in his first season.

The Rams were essentially dumping Goff – who has a Super Bowl appearance himself – but he has reinvigorated his career with a stunning bounceback campaign.

Starting all 17 games, Goff threw for 4,438 yards with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions, setting new franchise-records for lowest interception rate (1.2 per cent) and highest touchdown-to-…

Georginio Wijnaldum has revealed former Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah was among those who advised him to join Jose Mourinho s Roma.

Having left Liverpool for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer last year, Wijnaldum headed to Roma on a season-long loan deal last week.

Wijnaldum lifted the Champions League and Premier League trophies during a successful five-year spell at Anfield, but his impact was limited during a frustrating 2021-22 campaign in the French capital.

While the Netherlands international made 38 appearances in all competitions for PSG last season, fellow midfielders Danilo Pereira (2,623), Marco Verratti (2,621) and Idrissa Gueye (2,043) all played more than his total of 1,992 minutes for the Ligue 1 winners.

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I would say it [managerial speculation] is definitely not distracting for me. I would always shelter myself from any news that isn t about the team I am preparing to play. 

I always say if I am linked with other clubs and my players are too, then that has to be flattering. I have been spending no time on those things and all week it has been about preparing for Tottenham.  

Eddie Howe has confirmed that he isn’t concerned about the speculation linking him with a series of other clubs around the Premier League. The Bournemouth manager has been viewed as a potential target for Everton, West Ham and even Arsenal, but at this stage, it certainly appears as if he’ll be remaining with the Cherries for the time being. 

While a move away will likely interest hi…

Pep Guardiola reiterated he is hopeful of keeping hold of Bernardo Silva and suggested Manchester City s transfer business is finished for the year.

Silva has been repeatedly linked with a move to Guardiola s former club Barcelona this window after spending five successful seasons at the Etihad Stadium.

City manager Guardiola made clear once again on Friday that he wants the playmaker to stay at the club, although he cannot guarantee that will be the case.

He s our player and he knows our wishes, me as a manager and even his mates. Guardiola said at a press conference. What is going to happen? I don t know.

Reigning Premier League champions City have been busy this window, which shuts in a little under two weeks time.

Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phil…

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions.

The Brazil international is into his fifth season with City and is now under contract until the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Ederson has been a regular under Pep Guardiola since arriving at the Etihad Stadium from Benfica in June 2017, making 195 appearances for the club in total.

He has kept 94 clean sheets and won every domestic honour available, a haul that includes three Premier League titles, four EFL Cups and one FA Cup.

Former Rio Ave stopper Ederson had another four years to run on his previous contract, but City announced on Wednesday they had tied down their undisputed first-choice keeper for a further 12 months.

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While the focus is on Barcelona, Atletico Madrid should be getting immediate improvement with the arrival of Luis Suarez.

After six trophy-laden seasons at Camp Nou, Suarez s €6million move from Barca to Atletico was confirmed on Wednesday.

As Ronald Koeman s rebuild continues at Barcelona, one of their former stars heads to Atletico.

And Diego Simeone s team should get an instant reward as we assess Suarez s move using Opta data.

, Barça legend

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)

Immediate improvement for Atletico?

Amid the links to Suarez, Atletico allowed Alvaro Morata to return to Juventus – initially on loan – and Diego Costa could also reportedly leave. There is little wonder Atletico chased Suarez when comparing his a…

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Christopher Nkunku is likely to make his Chelsea debut during Tuesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge but urged fans not to expect him to instantly solve his team’s problems.

Nkunku, 26, has not played competitively for the club after injuring his knee on the pre-season United States tour, weeks after joining from RB Leipzig for £52million.

Last season’s Bundesliga top scorer with 16 goals, he was named in Pochettino’s squad for the first time for Saturday’s 2-0 win against Sheffield United as the team registered back-to-back Premier League home wins for the first time in over a year.

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A big week ahead! Let s get it, Blues.

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Marcus Bettinelli committed his future to Chelsea after signing a new deal with the Premier League side.

The goalkeeper put pen to paper on an extension to his existing contract, keeping him with the Blues until 2026.

Bettinelli has mainly served as a back-up option to Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy since joining Chelsea from West London rivals Fulham in 2021.

The 30-year-old s sole competitive appearance for the Blues came during their commanding 5-1 victory over Chesterfield in last season s FA Cup.

Nevertheless, he is thrilled to extend his stay with Graham Potter s side.

Feeling right at home!

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)

It is a privilege to be at a club like Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, he told the cl…

Harry Kane pinpointed David Beckham as his inspiration as the England captain looks to deliver the ultimate success at the World Cup.

Tottenham talisman Kane heads to Qatar just three strikes away from breaking Wayne Rooney s 53-goal record for England, who will look to build on recent success in major tournaments by targeting the trophy.

Gareth Southgate s team reached the semi-finals at Russia 2018 before losing on penalties to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

Kane played an integral role in both those campaigns, and former England star Beckham was the childhood hero who inspired him to achieve his dreams.

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