Barcelona board believes only a trophy will convince Xavi to stay next season

Barcelona’s decision-makers are preparing to hire a new manager next summer after Xavi Hernández’s announcement of his plan to step down as first team head coach at the end of the season, but the improvement in form and results in the last two months has created some hope within the board that the legendary midfielder … Read more

Lewandowski-powered Barca thrash Atletico to stay in title race

Robert Lewandowski inspired a resurgent Barcelona to a 3-0 triumph at Atletico Madrid on Sunday to keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive. Lewandowski set up goals for Joao Felix and Fermin Lopez either side of striking himself to pull Barcelona second, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid. The Catalans, who returned to the … Read more

Gallagher wants to stay at Chelsea – Monday’s gossip

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old England international has 18 months left on his contract and has been linked with a move to Tottenham. (Sky Sports)external-link Arsenal are monitoring Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker striker Evan Ferguson, 19, as they look at options to bolster their … Read more