The 22-year-old French midfielder is a promising young player with a bright future, but he struggles for regular opportunities at the Spanish club. According to Fichajes, Liverpool are hoping to secure his services in the coming months. The Spanish club could be open to restructuring now after the exit of Xabi Alonso. The 22-year-old French talent could be allowed to leave the club, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can secure his signature.
Elsewhere in the Championship Ipswich are continuing their good form, leading Blackburn 2-0 at Portman Road, while it's goalless between Millwall and Watford. Share GOAL! Coventry 1-1 Leicester. Coventry have levelled against Leicester and my word they needed that! Ellis Simms has converted Jack Rudoni's ball to make it 1-1 just two minutes into the second half. The Foxes went ahead early in the M69 derby courtesy of Jordan James.
Real Madrid will attempt to put the misery of their Copa del Rey exit at the hands of Segunda Division side Albacete to one side and remain in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona. It was a nightmare start for new Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa as he watched his team go out of the Copa in midweek in his first game since replacing Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid are willing to sell David Alaba in the January transfer window, according to . Alaba is out of contract at Los Blancos at the end of the season, and the Spanish powerhouse are ready to cash in on him now. The report in the Spanish news outlet has reported that Besiktas have 'initiated formal contacts' for Alaba, who has had injury problems throughout his time at Estadio Bernabeu.
It's been one of those weeks when you take a minute to reflect on how grateful you are as a Barcelona fan. Being a champion is not about being dominant at all times. At Barcelona, that can be hard to remember playing in the generation after the tiki taka revolution. Great teams need to have humility. The more superstars you have, and the greater the expectations, the more important it is to be humble and not take winning for granted.
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester United have made adding more experience, versatility and creativity in the middle of the park their top priority. Neves has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and he could prove to be the ideal acquisition for Manchester United. The 28-year-old is valued at 20 million by Manchester United. They have the finances to get the deal across the line.
According to an update shared by Mundo Deportivo, an interesting revelation has emerged from within Real Madrid circles. It has come to light that club president Florentino Perez has privately admitted to people close to him that Raphinha is the Barcelona player he admires the most. This confession is particularly striking given the talent Barcelona currently boast, including global sensations like Lamine Yamal and midfield maestro Pedri. Yet, in Perez's eyes, it is the Brazilian winger who stands above the rest.