AS looks at five strikers who could potentially come in as temporary solutions to Real Madrid's issues in front of goal.

The Liverpool boss was asked about reports linking the Brazilian with a Liverpool comeback but the German was not interested.

Sevilla have been paired with Barcelona in a repeat of the 2017/18 showpiece, with Real Madrid drawing Girona.

Girona's Director of Sport Quique Cárcel said that Real Madrid go into their Copa del Rey quarter final draw as favourites "but we eliminated Atlético..."

The Spanish have rejected Levante's case against Barcelona for fielding an illegible player in the first round of their Copa del Rey tie.

Signing cover and a long-term replacement for Fernandinho will be a challenge for Manchester City but Pep Guardiola has targets in mind.

The Oracle predicts joy for Sevilla at Real Madrid, Atlético to pull off a trademark 1-0 in Huesca and Barça to cruise against visiting Leganés.

Atlético de Madrid's French forward picked up the Cinco Estrellas Player of the Month award for December and spoke about tomorrow's trip to Huesca.

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been ruled out of contention as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face Guingamp on Saturday.

Inter's season will not be derailed by transfer and contract discussions, according to head coach Luciano Spalletti.

Marcelo Bielsa said he has spied on every team Leeds have faced this season, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp critical of the Chilean boss.

Andrew Robertson's new Liverpool contract has been hailed by Jürgen Klopp, who is receiving language lessons from the Scotland captain.

With a replacement for Cesc Fabregas needed and Gonzalo Higuain said to be a target, Maurizio Sarri is optimistic about January signings.

All the information you need on where and when to watch the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Sevilla on Saturday January 19, kick-off at 16:15 (CET).

LaLiga has announced the fixture schedule for week 23 of the 2018/19 Primera División season, to be played on 8, 9, 10 and 11 February.

Manchester United have been transformed since Jose Mourinho's sacking but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his predecessor has plenty to offer.

Paul Pogba is happy with Manchester United's more attacking approach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Barcelona face a charge of fielding an ineligible player in their Cup tie against Levante, but Madrid did exactly the same thing in 2016 with Álvaro Tejero.

Liverpool have confirmed Scottish full-back Andrew Robertson has signed a new "long-term contract" with the Premier League leaders.

Unai Emery is only thinking about how to get the best out of Mesut Özil, not speculation over the German's future.

All the information you need on where and when to watch the draw for the last eight of the 2018/19 Copa del Rey. Proceedings start at 17:00 CET.

Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho last month and the Portuguese has hinted at unrest away from the pitch at Old Trafford.

The substitution of Isco in the 67th minute against Leganés was another snub as Solari refused to look at his player when he took him off. Here is all the snubs in recent weeks.

Levante are to file a complaint after it was reported that Barça's Chumi was ineligible to play in the sides' Copa del Rey first leg this month.

The injury headaches continue to grow for coach Diego Simeone, as Saul joins the already side-lined Felipe, Savic, Vitolo and Diego Costa.

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari faces the stiffest test of his tenure on Saturday against third-placed Sevilla, who thrashed the European champions 3-0 in September.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejuvenated Manchester United, with Anthony Martial thrilled by the positive impact the caretaker boss has had.

John Thorrington, Director of Sport at the Californian club, says he knows nothing about any interest from Barça for the striker, who is due to start the pre-season on Monday.

We now know the last 16 teams who have progressed to the round of 16 of the 2019 Asian Cup. The next phase commences on Sunday Jan 20 and concludes on Tuesday 22.

Roma's Justin Kluivert and Manchester City's Philippe Sandler both wear the number 34 shirt as a tribute to their old Ajax team mate, Abdelhak Nouri.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is closing in on a return to training after a month out with a fractured metatarsal, Arsenal have confirmed.

With 10 losses, Real Madrid have not suffered so many defeats at this point in the season since 1998-99.

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Porto's Militão but the club are also closely following other central defenders to strengthen the back four next season.

Mousa Dembele is heading to the Chinese Super League - but how have previous stars fared in China?

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has earned many plaudits since joining the Reds, and Fabinho is the latest to praise his impact on the players.

Having fallen to third in the pecking order at Real Madrid, Kiko Casilla has decided to make a move to Leeds United in search of more regular first team football.

The Leeds boss revealed how the Manchester City manager reacted when he saw the detailed analysis Bielsa had put together for the Cup final between Athletic and Barça.

Belgian midfielder Mousa Dembélé's time at Tottenham is up. He will be leaving England for Chinese club Guangzhou R and F on a three-year deal.

Juventus, AC Milan and Chelsea form the biggest players in Atlético Madrid's move for the Spanish striker.

Porto's Brazilian centre-back is on Madrid's shopping list for next season and contact has been made with his agents. His transfer fee will rise 50 per cent from June.