Kick Off: Barcelona still nee to cut wages; Solskjaer defends Sancho

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Top Headline

Barca wages still €300m over La Liga limit despite Messi exit

Barcelona are still in serious financial trouble despite lowering their wage budget with the departures of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann among others, Goal understands.

Guti on coaching Barcelona: Why not? I'm available

Former Real Madrid star Guti isn't opposed to the idea of coaching Barcelona, with Ronald Koeman's Camp Nou future looking more at risk by the day.

These Things Happen

Mbappe's photo with Neymar and Messi hasn't changes his plans

Kylian Mbappe remains under pressure from all sides, but the Frenchman is clear that he does not want to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this season

Manchester United 'step up their interest in AC Milan midfielder Kessie'

Manchester United have ramped up their interest in AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, according to new reports in Italy.

What is the 'non-celebration' celebration & why do players do it?

It's customary for footballers to break out in unbridled glee after scoring a goal, grinning at the crowd and being enveloped in hugs by their team-mates.

Real Madrid 'plotting shock move for Cavani as a stop-gap before signing Mbappe'

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a shock January move to bring Edinson Cavani to the Bernabeu from Manchester United.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'on Barcelona's shortlist to replace under-fire Ronald Koeman'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona as they look to replace Ronald Koeman.

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez leaves the door open to become Barcelona boss

Roberto Martinez has refused to rule out becoming Barcelona head coach if Ronald Koeman is sacked.

Solskjaer defends Sancho after Southgate comments

Solskjaer has questioned Southgate's assessment of Sancho after the England manager admitted the winger's recent performances do not merit a call up to the national team.

Plans for Ronaldo & advice from Rio, Godfrey reveals all

If the Everton back line manage to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet on Saturday it could be down to the influence of a former Manchester United defender.

Paris hotel where Lionel Messi is staying has been robbed

Whilst the Messi family were close to finalising their move to a rented house in Paris, the hotel in which they were temporarily staying at has been robbed.

Chelsea 'lining up move for Lorenzo Insigne' as Italy forward nears end of contract with Napoli

Chelsea are eyeing up Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne.

What They Say

Klopp: Sorry if I sometimes annoy Pep!

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on his rivalry with Pep Guardiola, apologising for sometimes “annoying” his Manchester City counterpart with comments made in press conferences.

Liverpool stars fume over FIFA 22 ratings with Virgil van Dijk ready to start a petition

Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson could not hide the disappointment after being told they had been downgraded on FIFA 22.

Tuchel: We want more from Havertz

Thomas Tuchel has called on Kai Havertz to produce more as he admitted his Chelsea side have recently been struggling under the weight of expectations.

‘Liverpool would suffer without Salah as Man City have the best overall attack’

If Liverpool were to lose Mohamed Salah for a month or two, they would suffer.

Simeone: Koeman has shown a lot of character and I wish him the best

Diego Simeone has spoken to the press ahead of Atletico Madrid's huge LaLiga Santander match against Barcelona this Saturday night.

Tebas: Real Madrid's financial management has been excellent for 10 years

Javier Tebas has piled praise onto Real Madrid for the club's financial management in recent seasons.

In Depth

Who could replace Koeman as Barca coach?

Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his board are debating over who should replace coach Ronald Koeman after the club's concerning start to the season.

Fixtures of the day

EPL

Man Utd vs Everton 2021/10/2 11:30 UTC

Chelsea vs Southampton 2021/10/2 14:00 UTC

Brighton vs Arsenal 2021/10/2 16:30 UTC

Serie A

Torino vs Juventus 2021/10/2 16:00 UTC

La Liga

Atletico vs Barcelona 2021/10/2 19:00 UTC