Steve Nicol says Lionel Messi alone won’t solve Barcelona’s concerns on the pitch in what is shaping up to be a tight La Liga title race.
Barcelona are closely following the progress of Real Betis’ Emerson, Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo and Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz as they begin to plan for next season, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The transfer window only closed at the beginning of September but Barca are already making plans for the future, with a right-back to put pressure on Nelson Semedo among their priorities.
– When does the transfer window reopen?
– All major completed transfer deals
Brazilian full-back Emerson…
ESPN FC’s Stevie Nicol delves deeper into the latest rumours surrounding Riyad Mahrez, Fabinho, Olivier Giroud and more in Transfer Rater. 
Kenedy will spend the rest of the season at Newcastle.
Eden Hazard reflects on his two-goal outing at Brighton and the scintillating buildup in Chelsea’s second goal. Kenedy has been granted permission to join Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season with Chelsea set to announce a permanent deal for Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Eden Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea’s attack yet again, as the Blues overcame a spirited Brighton side and ran out convincing winners at the Amex. 
Emerson signed with Roma from Santos in December.
After another disappointing European exit, Gab Marcotti examines the current state of Roma. 
Alexandre Lacazette’s blast in the dying embers of the match proved the highlight in a back-and-forth affair in France.