Kick Off: Neymar plays down Madrid links; KP Boateng keen to score in El Clasico

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TOP HEADLINE

OFFICIAL: Barca sign ex-Milan striker KP Boateng on loan with option to buy

Barcelona have officially signed Kevin-Prince Boateng from Sassuolo on initial loan deal until the end of the season, with option to buy for £7.1m.

Juventus 3-0 Chievo: Ronaldo MISSES penalty as Costa, Can & Rugani score

Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved against Chievo on Monday, though it had little impact as Juventus still cruised to a 3-0 win.

'There's nothing concrete' - Neymar plays down Real Madrid links

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar's broken his silence about the rumours suggesting he could be at Real Madrid next season.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Hazard 'will try and force through £88m move to Real Madrid in the summer'

Eden Hazard will try and force through his dream move to Real Madrid - but not until the summer.

Chelsea agree loan-to-buy £48.5m Morata deal with Atletico (Goal)

The Blues striker is closing in on a move back to his hometown as he looks to escape his Stamford Bridge nightmare.

Belgium star dreams of Arsenal move - but wife prefers Liverpool

Reims defender Björn Engels has revealed it would be a dream to play in the Premier League with Arsenal .

WHAT THEY SAY

'I hope to score in El Clasico' - KP Boateng confirms surprise move to Camp Nou

The midfielder has announced he will be headed to the La Liga champions and hopes to score in the next Clasico.

'It can happen' - Allegri plays down Ronaldo penalty miss

The manager quickly moved on from the forward's penalty miss for Juventus

'I don't care about my image' - Mourinho accepts status among rivals

The former Manchester United boss has no problem with the idea of being deeply unpopular among opposition fans after his high-profile career.

Hazard believes he deserves to be included alongside Messi & Ronaldo

The forward knows that his reluctance to chase the ball can upset coaches while stating that he deserves to be mentioned alongside Messi and Ronaldo.

KP Boateng: Ronaldo dominates this world and Messi is ahead of everyone

Kevin-Prince Boateng has arrived at Barcelona on loan for the rest of the season and will now share a dressing room with Lionel Messi.

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

OFFICIAL: Scott McTominay extends his contract with Man United until June 2023

Manchester United have announced that Scott McTominay has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2023, with the option to extend for a further year.

Messi moves back ahead of Mbappe in European Golden Shoe race

Lionel Messi returned to the top of the race for the Golden Shoe after his goal in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Leganes on Sunday.

Ronaldo 'asks to avoid public pillory' as he'll be on trial tomorrow in Madrid

The trial that sees Cristiano Ronaldo accused of four tax crimes committed during his time at Real Madrid approaches its final chapter, scheduled for tomorrow with the judgment in front of the Provincial Court in Madrid.

Liverpool hero Salah has new species of ant named after him

George Best had an airport named after him, Zlatan Ibrahimovic a cheeseburger and Johan Cruyff an asteroid - but Liverpool hero Mo Salah has just received one of the most unusual tributes ever bestowed on a footballer.

Neymar sends message to Man Utd fans ahead of PSG Champions League clash

Neymar has claimed Paris Saint-Germain's upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester United will be a "match for football lovers".

IN-DEPTH & AF COLUMNS

Premier League quartet to battle it out for Champions League football

Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are in a fierce four-way race to secure Champions League football next season.

All Football Team of the Week: Modric & Dembele lead squad as Koscielny in XI

Who shone enough to make this time's Team of the Week? Have a scroll down and see if you agree with our choices. 

On This Day: Van Persie BROKE A BONE when celebrating; Rooney reached Utd record

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