Shaka Hislop reacts to reports that Barcelona are interested in Marcus Rashford over Roberto Firmino.

The transfer windows in Europe's top leagues are closed, but it's never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer reviewTOP STORY: Barca would target Rashford over FirminoHe has hardly been banging them in for Manchester United so far this season, but reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona would still prefer to sign Marcus Rashford rather than Liverpool sensation...

Trent Alexander-Arnold is taking things one game at a time for both England and Liverpool. Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino's health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race. An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma Choudry should have been sent off for his tackle on Mohamed Salah. Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott has received a 14-day club football ban for a social media video in which he appeared to perform an offensive impersonation of Tottenham striker Harry Kane.The Football Association handed the punishment down on Friday, citing a breach of FA Rule E3 as it included reference to a disability.- ESPN Premier League fantasy: Sign up now!- VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide- When does the transfer window reopen?- Premier League winter break: All you need...

The ESPN FC crew are again at odds with Shaka Hislop's "random collection of teams" in his Power Rankings.

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Lionel Messi felt "mistreated" and thought of leaving Barca when under investigation for tax fraud in 2013. Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was in Madrid court on Wednesday to face charges of tax fraud after opting not to accept a plea bargain.The former Spain international could face up to a five-year prison sentence and a €4 million fine if convicted for tax fraud in Spain from 2010 to 2012 while he was playing with Real Madrid. He testified at the provincial court of Madrid on Wednesday on three counts of tax fraud, for creating a tax haven and for unpaid taxes on image rights revenue."I...