SOCCER

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who has struggled for consistent playing time under manager Enzo Maresca this season. The 27-year-old Frenchman is said to be growing frustrated with his lack of opportunities in the Premier League, despite being a standout performer in cup competitions.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Manchester City have seemed unstoppable celebrating their sixth Premier League title in seven years until its recent slump. Having established themselves as a league powerhouse, they began this season aiming for a fifth consecutive title. However, the club is currently experiencing its worst form in 18 years, a slump highlighted by a recent 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. With only one win in their last eleven matches and six league defeats, they've fallen to seventh place, 12 points behind Liverpool with a game in hand. Furthermore, their Champions League knockout stage qualification is also at risk after just two wins in six matches.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Following Marcus Rashford's suggestion he might leave Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim stated the club is stronger with the 27-year-old forward. Rashford's comments on Tuesday about seeking a "new challenge" came after being benched for the Manchester derby.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Farhad Moshiri, expressed mixed feelings about his departure from Everton, wondering what might have been had manager Carlo Ancelotti remained at the club. Moshiri sold his stake in the Toffees to the Friedkin Group on Thursday in a deal reportedly exceeding £400 million.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Monaco's Wilfried Singo (23) apologised to Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (25) on Thursday after the Italian suffered a gruesome facial injury as a result of a collision between the two during a Ligue 1 match.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended following a positive drugs test, as confirmed by the Football Association (FA). The 23-year-old has not featured for Chelsea since their Europa Conference League match on November 28, with manager Enzo Maresca attributing his absence to illness.