Barca had hoped to cash in on the France international with his contract expiring in the summer, after he refused to sign terms that his agent deemed below market value.
Indeed, only Heung-Min Son (9) has scored more top-flight goals since the turn of the new year than the Brentford striker (8).
But, embracing a change in personnel will add to squad depth, not detract. James Ward-Prowse is enjoying a fine season for Southampton.
He was not much in touch with the ball - of course he was coming back from injury, he needed a bit of rhythm - but we know quite well when he can run and get close to the ball, he is unstoppable.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stripped of Arsenal captaincy | Mikel Arteta: Situation 'unpleasant'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Arsenal's captaincy curseWho should be Arsenal's next captain?Although goals have not been an issue for the Gunners in Aubameyang's absence, there seems to be an opening for a new striker at the Emirates.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne toppled Liverpool stopper Alisson (No 3) in the form chart this week after breaking the deadlock in a 2-0 win at Burnley - his fourth goal involvement in three league games.
We've had a tough period of being off with the Covid situation, the training ground was shut, they've had four days of work into them into what we wanted to do and it's paid off.
Clubs will continue to carry out their own policies in regards to spot checks on supporters at stadiums for vaccination status or negative lateral flow test results, and encouraging staff and players to be vaccinated.
Rangnick 'more than happy' with start, 'club will decide' his futureRonaldo, Rashford, pressing - Rangnick's system explainedEssential Football podcast - Rangnick impact assessedThe 63-year-old said he is looking forward to working with Pogba but stated it was not his job - nor that of anyone else at the club - to convince any player of the merits of staying at United.
Salernitana will be expelled from Serie A if they don’t find a new owner by the 31st of December, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina has said.
Given their slump in recent years, the appointment of Conte - regarded as one of the top coaches in the world - is a real coup and has raised expectations that Spurs could challenge for honours as they did under Pochettino.
And yet there was still no sign of Romelu Lukaku from the bench. Third spot is still the Blues to lose, but both Arsenal and Tottenham are closing in.
There is also the fact that the 31-year-old has found some form – and stability – playing under Vincenzo Montella in Turkey.
Youssef En-Nesyri and Achraf Hakimi led Morocco’s spirited comeback to inspire their side to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 2-1 victory over Malawi in Tuesday’s Round of 16 clash at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.
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Ndombele was one of those taken off, but was not happy about it and proceeded to trudge across the pitch at a snail's pace, appearing to go even slower when the home fans started voicing their anger.
Elanga's positional versatility offers Manchester United a variety of options - keeping him in wide areas would offer the club the opportunity to rest Rashford or Sancho when required.
West Ham were quite far down the line towards signing Luis Diaz from Porto in January before he joined Liverpool, David Moyes has revealed.
During the Frenchman's time at Fiorentina, he would turn up two hours early to training. Such dedication and commitment to continued self-improvement had a profound effect on Vlahovic.
Alvarez now plays primarily as a striker for River but he is similarly effective off the right and spent his younger years operating as winger.
This victory is very good for us, especially in terms of spirits, said Argentine coach Fernando Batista.
Maitland-Niles has started just two Premier League games this season Maitland-Niles has made 11 appearances this season, but has only started two Premier League games.
Lingard, who played a key role for England at the 2018 World Cup, last played for the Three Lions in October.
However, emergency measures, including more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing, and limiting treatment time, have been reintroduced.
United could not have been given more of a gift to get their noses in front as Martinez appeared to be distracted by an off-the-ball run from Cavani and dropped what should have been a routine save from Fernandes 20-yard shot through his legs and into his net.
They're relying on Kane, Son and Moura for a spark, but they look a shadow of the players they've been in the past.
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In an effort to give thanks to the support of their fans through the ongoing Covid pandemic, Irish club Shelbourne FC have honoured their supporters by putting their names on the club's new away kit.
The 26-year-old proved to be a constant threat on the right wing for Napoli, as he was running at the Empoli defence down the right byline, and delivering dangerous balls into the box, which Victor Osimhen on many occasions could not make the most of.
Both creating and finishing chances has been difficult for Chelsea during their run of just three wins in their last eight league matches, and in the first half against Villa they again lacked potency in attack.
When we arrived, we opened the cupboards and found a Stade de Reims jacket, recalls Nano to GOAL. The kids tried it on; it was too big for my son, but it fit Hugo perfectly, so he kept it.
I think it's great there's a competitive rivalry between two teams. I hugely respect him and his team and the work they've done this year to push us all the way.
Alex Newby scored in the first and last minutes to wrestle Rochdale a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient. But then at the last the home men snatched a point, courtesy of Newby's second effort.
The result left Lille stuck in 12th spot, with 18 points from 15 matches, one point behind their visitors who remained in 11th.
Missing chances like that will always come to haunt you against City, who drew level on 65 minutes. The goal lifted City to the levels we expect of them.
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By age 16, Richarlison was playing as an amateur with Real Noroeste and dominating the Under-20 age group, his strength and pace proving problematic even for those three years older. Yet things ended sourly when the club's negotiating tactics saw his 2014 move to America-MG almost collapse.
