Christian Eriksen s Tottenham future will be settled one way or another on Saturday, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The influential playmaker has been linked to LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid after saying in June he was open to a new challenge.

Eriksen, 27, has been at Spurs since 2013 and is out of contract at the end of this season, with the transfer deadline in Europe looming on Monday.

Pochettino insists the wheels must be in motion for any move by Saturday, with Spurs facing Arsenal in the North London Derby at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The good thing is if nothing happens on Saturday, he told reporters. Because Sunday s the game and it’s not going to happen on Monday – there d be no real time to do something.

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Jurgen Klopp is staying on at Liverpool for an extra two years after signing a new contract that keeps him at Anfield until June 2026.

Rumours had started to circulate suggesting the German and his coaching staff agreed fresh terms, and the club made it official on Thursday.

The announcement came as Liverpool chase an unprecedented quadruple. Having already won the EFL Cup this season, they are into the FA Cup final, sit just one point behind leaders Manchester City in the Premier League and hold a 2-0 lead over Villarreal ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Injury-ravaged Liverpool finished 2020-21 third in the Premier League, 17 points behind Pep Guardiola s City, but Klopp has proven that to be a minor blip with the Reds back in devas…

It was all so predictable. From Lionel Messi s late heroics to Antoine Griezmann s frosty reception and his subsequent stunted display, very little about Barcelona s 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday was even remotely surprising.

If it wasn t already, this had been arguably the most anticipated non-Clasico match in the Spanish football calendar ever since Griezmann s July move was confirmed.

That transfer ended a protracted saga that included one new contract, a documentary and allegations of deception and shady negotiations.

Although Griezmann opted to remain with Atletico last season, documenting in excruciating detail his thought process in Le Decision , that contrived and narcissistic video certainly damaged his relationship with Colchoneros fans.

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Burnley edged towards Premier League safety as Sam Vokes brace secured an entertaining 2-2 draw with West Brom at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Last weekend s 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace a first league success on the road at the 18th attempt this season had the Clarets on the brink of securing their top-flight status after previous failed attempts in 2009-10 and 2014-15.

Stellar home form has provided the foundation for Burnley s successful campaign, with 33 of their 40 points coming in front of their own fans.

It looked as though those supporters would be able to celebrate survival being assured when Vokes put Burnley ahead early in the second half following good work from Ashley Barnes.

But Salomon Rondon s first goal in 19 games and West Brom s first in si…

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is a target for Estudiantes and they are working on his signing, according to the Argentine club s sporting director Juan Sebastian Veron.

Rojo joined United from Sporting CP in 2014 but has rarely been considered first choice, with injuries a regular problem for him, while he has also seemingly failed to convince incumbent manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

This season the 29-year-old has featured just three times in the Premier League and media reports suggest United are actively trying to offload the centre-back, who is said to be on a wage of around £130,000-a-week.

Argentina international Rojo came through Estudiantes academy and represented the first team before leaving for a brief spell with Spartak Moscow prior to joini…

According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is holding off on extending any contract talks with the club as a direct result of his interest in joining Barcelona. The Spainsh giants have made it clear that they are interested in going after Ruiz in the past, but with a series of other top European clubs being in the mix too, nobody really knew where both parties stood with the issue. 

Ruiz is one of the most intriguing and naturally talented midfielders in world football today, which is a category that Barca are pretty experienced in. Napoli have been able to pride themselves on keeping hold of big stars over the years but as this story continues to unfold, it’s starting to look like they might lose out. 

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It was a case of efficiency as Jamaica advanced to another CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final after seeing off Canada 2-1.

Canada controlled possession in Glendale, Arizona but 2015 runners-up Jamaica made it count on the scoreboard on Thursday.

Threatening on the break, Shaun Francis gave the Jamaicans a sixth-minute lead at the University of Phoenix Stadium after finishing powerfully from a Darren Mattocks cut-back.

Jamaica made it 2-0 early in the second half as Romario Williams curled a shot beyond Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan.

GOL Jamaica, No. 22 |

— CONCACAF (@CONCACAF)

A long-range stunner from Junior Hoilett just past the hour-mark gave Canada some hope but Jamaica held on to reach the final four for only the fourth time.

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The games will come thick and fast now with the Premier League heading into matchday two after a bumper opening weekend.

Leeds United play a top-flight game at Elland Road for the first time since 2004 having lost out in a 4-3 thriller to champions Liverpool in their opener.

Chelsea host the Reds this weekend, while Manchester United are out to avoid a repeat of an Old Trafford defeat to Crystal Palace last season.

But before settling down to watch all the action unfold, why not warm-up your minds with our Opta-powered quiz?

1. Which Everton forward scored a hat-trick against West Brom for Arsenal in the Premier League back in May 2015, but has failed to net in each of his six other appearances against the Baggies in the competition?

2. Leeds pla…

According to a recent report from France Football, Paris Saint-Germain will be attempting to complete the signing of Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga during either the January or summer transfer window. PSG have never been shy when it comes to putting all of their eggs in one basket, and when it comes to Camavinga, they’ve taken the necessary time to think things through as opposed to acting on impulse. 

Camavinga put in a starring role for them earlier on in the season at the age of just 16, which clearly made a lasting impression. PSG tend to go for the more established names in the transfer window as a result of their overwhelming wealth, but if this comes to fruition, nobody can say that they don’t take a risk or two from time to time. 

Whether or not Camavi…

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Manchester City will be aiming to seal a domestic treble on Saturday evening as they take on Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

The Citizens have already scooped the Premier League and Carabao Cup this season and will look to continue their trophy streak under boss Pep Guardiola. Meanwhile, Watford head to the capital aiming to upset the odds and lift their first ever piece of major silverware.

Manchester City

The Citizens are by far the favourites to win the FA Cup this season after lifting the Premier League and Carabao Cup this season. One aspect that could see them go all their way is their recent form coming into the game. In all competitions this sea…