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  Ross Barkley has insisted he is "focused" on Luton Town's survival fight amid interest from Manchester United. There has been a suggestion that Barkley could reunite with Sir Jim Ratcliffe after previously playing for Ligue 1 side Nice, who are owned by the Man United shareholder. The midfielder has emerged as a potential target for the Red Devils after putting in a number of impressive performances since signing for Luton last summer. As it stands, Barkley could be available on a free transfer, with his Luton deal reportedly set to expire at the end of the season. While he appears to be on Man United's radar, Barkley has no intention of entertaining those rumours, insisting his prime focus is on Luton's survival bid. "I want to play in the Premier League," Barkley told Sky Sports News. "I want to play in Europe again but I'm not really focused on that now. "I want to help the club stay in the league. I love the club. It's helped me s

 Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Juventus' Adrien Rabiot over a potential move to England during the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old is enjoying a productive season for the Old Lady in Serie A, finding the net on four occasions and providing three assists in 25 league appearances. Juventus are currently third in the top-flight standings, 20 points behind first-placed Inter Milan and seven ahead of fifth-placed Roma heading into the final moments of the campaign. Rabiot remains an important member for his national side on the international stage, representing 2018 World Cup winners France during their March friendlies. Since making the switch to the Allianz Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2019, the midfielder has made 204 appearances for the Old Lady, scoring 21 times. Man Utd open talks with Juventus man Rabiot? According to Calciomercato, Man United have commenced talks with Juventus midfielder Rabiot over a possible switch to Old Traf

 Real Madrid will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba for Saturday's La Liga clash with Mallorca, but Rodrygo has been declared fit after a fitness scare. Courtois and Alaba remain absent due to knee injuries, but Los Blancos are otherwise in strong shape, with Vinicius Junior back in a league squad, having missed out against Athletic Bilbao through suspension. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make changes to his XI following Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester City, with the second leg due to take place next week. Rodrygo had emerged as a doubt for the game with Mallorca when he was unable to train on Friday due to a knock, but the Brazil international has been named in the squad. Eder Militao is being tipped to make just his second start of the campaign and his first since damaging his ACL last August against Athletic Bilbao. Should the centre-back come through the clash with Mallorca unscathed, he could start

  Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola said that he would not be able to have a clear understanding of the fitness of his squad until after Friday afternoon's training session. The Citizens were missing Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Real Madrid due to injuries. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne did not feature in the 3-3 draw at Bernabeu due to an illness. There was concern over Phil Foden, meanwhile, when he was substituted in the latter stages of the clash in the Spanish capital following a knock. Man City will return to Premier League action at home to Luton Town on Saturday afternoon before welcoming Real Madrid for the second leg of their European Cup quarter-final, and there have been claims that Walker could be available for the return fixture. Man City set to be boosted for second leg against Real Madrid Guardiola has said that Foden's fitness will be assessed ahead of the Luton clash, while the Spaniard suggeste

  Aiming to regain a lead at the summit of the Premier League table as the title race heats up, Liverpool will welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Sunday. A draw with Manchester United last weekend saw the hosts fall behind Arsenal on goal difference with seven top-flight games remaining this term, while their visitors sit 14th amidst a five-match winless streak. Match preview Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday with the aim of retaking the lead in what is shaping up to be a historic Premier League title race, in their bid to win the top flight for the second time under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp before his departure at the end of the season. Indeed, the Reds have held a strong position for almost the entirety of the campaign thus far, maintaining a top-two place since November and building a slender lead over Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City. After moving just ahead of their two title rivals with a seven-match unbeaten streak, in which they picked up

  Kai Havertz's recent goal-scoring form for Arsenal has reportedly prompted a reassessment of the Gunners' summer transfer plans. The Germany international scored and provided an assist in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, which helped them reclaim the top spot in the Premier League. With that, the 24-year-old attacker has taken his tally this term to 10 goals, which is his best return since moving to the Premier League back in 2020. Before Havertz regained his scoring form, there were several reports suggesting that Mikel Arteta's side were considering strengthening their attacking lineup in the upcoming transfer window. It was speculated that they were particularly interested in securing a striker to compete with and provide backup for Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal cool interest in Ivan Toney Ivan Toney was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer, but according to the Mirror, a move for the Brentford talisman is now