First League Qualification Resumen

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Manchester United are rapidly closing in on the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but reports suggest the dressing room had other ideas for the top job. While the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is the man chosen to lead the rebuild, a significant portion of the squad was reportedly holding out for a different Premier League rival.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Xavi Simons has opened up about the immense psychological strain caused by the serious knee injury that has kept him sidelined since April. The Netherlands international admitted to experiencing dark moments away from the spotlight while his teammates fought through a difficult relegation battle at the end of last season.

Any Premier League suitors of exciting Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been warned that they face transfer frustration on that front, with ex-Paris Saint-Germain star Youssouf Mulumbu explaining to GOAL why the classy Ballon d’Or contender will “stay for a long time in France”. Big money bids could test PSG’s resolve, but they have no need to sell.