Kick Off: Barca owe Messi's salary; Reds sign 2 CB to reinforce injured defense

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Barcelona owe Messi 63.5 million euros for non-payment of his contract this year

Barcelona's dire financial state has been much discussed, but it is worse than first thought, as the club have not paid their first-team players their entire salaries.

Ozan Kabak to join Liverpool from Schalke on loan, according to Nicolo Schira

Ozan Kabak to join Liverpool on loan with an obligation to buy, according to Nicolo Schira

Liverpool sign Ben Davies from Preston

Liverpool have completed the signing of defender Ben Davies from Preston North End on a long-term deal.

OFFICIAL: Southampton sign Liverpool star Minamino on loan for rest of season

Southampton have completed the signing of Liverpool star Takumi Minamino on loan until the end of the season.

These things happen

Real Madrid have suspicions over Messi's contract and Financial Fair Play

The publication of Lionel Messi's most recent contract at Barcelona has shocked the footballing world, with the intricate details of a contract being like nothing else we've ever seen in the sport, and as such Real Madrid have suspicions that it has been in breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP rules for a number of years.

Premier League done deals: Every completed transfer in January window

The January transfer window will soon slam shut with club's running out of time to get any last minute moves over the line.

Mustafi transfer agreed as Arsenal negotiations affect Liverpool's Kabak deal

Shkodran Mustafi is close to sealing his Arsenal exit to join Schalke - in a deal that may ultimately help Liverpool land Ozan Kabak.

January transfer window 2021: Deadline Day Done deals

Keep track of all the latest done deals in England and Scotland on January Deadline Day, plus key moves from the rest of the window...

Loris Karius set to return to Liverpool are failing to impress on loan

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius' hopes of a permanent switch to Union Berlin have been dashed, according to reports in Germany.

What they say

Bartomeu denies leaking Messi's contract and defends its viability

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied that he was the one responsible for leaking Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract.

Solskjaer says referees chiefs admitted two decisions against Man Utd were wrong

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that the match delegate for Manchester United's shock defeat to Sheffield United at Old Trafford last week confirmed that his team were on the end of two wrong decisions.

Bruno Fernandes insists he 'won't rest' until he's helped club win trophies

Bruno Fernandes marked the first anniversary of his arrival at Manchester United by telling the fans he hopes to be at Old Trafford for many years to come.

Frank Lampard 'left Chelsea with a strained relationship with Petr Cech'

Frank Lampard's time as Chelsea manager came to a fractious end with it being reported that he left with a soured relationship with former team-mate Petr Cech.

Spurs 'reject THIRD loan bid from PSG for Dele Alli' despite Mourinho support

Tottenham have reportedly turned down three loan offers from Paris Saint-Germain for Dele Alli.

Athletic bench and Messi clash: Shut the f*ck up, you fool!

Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Athletic Club on Sunday night was a match that had a lot of tension, especially involving one moment with Lionel Messi.

Gary Neville claims Lampard should be the 'LEAST surprised' over his sacking

Gary Neville claims Frank Lampard should be 'pragmatic' about his Chelsea sacking, highlighting the club's ruthlessness when it comes to dismissing managers and reflecting back on the time Andre Villas-Boas was hounded out.

IN DEPTH

Liverpool can exploit PL rule with Ozan Kabak transfer after Ben Davies deal

Liverpool will have to make alterations to their Premier League squad with the deadline day arrivals of Ben Davies and possibly another defender.

Could Barcelona really go BANKRUPT? All of the key questions answered

The Lionel Messi contract leak over the weekend ramped up talk of financial Armageddon at Barcelona - a club already reeling from the publication of the figures in their annual report.

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

EPL 

Wolves vs Arsenal UTC 2021/02/02 18:00

Man Utd vs Southampton UTC 2021/02/02 20:00

Coppa Italia

Inter vs Juventus UTC 2021/02/02 19:45