Liverpool want to give manager Brendan Rodgers a new contract

Liverpool want to give manager Brendan Rodgers a new contract as the Merseyside club are wary of taking risks over his future. The Northern Irishman has two years left on his current deal but has admirers at Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham.

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Barcelona's Champions League

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Barcelona's Champions League tie with Celtic on Tuesday after the Argentina forward, 26, picked up a thigh muscle injury during the 2-0 win at Almeria on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid are keen on making a move for Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho

Atletico Madrid are keen on making a move for Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 21, if they qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Manchester United forward Shinji Kagawa's future at the club is in doubt

Manchester United forward Shinji Kagawa's future at the club is in doubt after the 24-year-old Japan international was taken off at half-time during the Old Trafford club's 2-1 defeat by West Brom on Saturday. (Mail on Sunday)