Transfer Talk: Manchester United to raid Barcelona for Luis Suarez?

The crew debate on whether Manchester United interim manger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done enough to win the job, or if Mauricio Pochettino will be next in command.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
United in shock move for Suarez?
No, it’s not April 1: Manchester United are being linked with a move to sign Luis Suarez from Barcelona, according to reports from Diario Gol (via the Manchester Evening News).
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Barcelona’s Ernesto Valverde: Luis Suarez’s drought ‘doesn’t worry me’

180 minutes of football produced two goalless draws in the Champions League round of 16, meaning it is still all to play for.

Craig Burley breaks down Barcelona’s frustration in the attacking third after their scoreless draw at Lyon in the Champions League. Ernesto Valverde says he’s not worried about Luis Suarez’s drought in front of goal in the Champions League after Barcelona were held to a goalless draw in Lyon on Tuesday.
Barca racked up 25 shots at the Grouprama stadium with Suarez among those guilty of wasting chances. The Uruguayan has yet to find the net in five European games this season.
More alarmingly, he’s scored just once in his last 17 Champions League appearances and is without an away goal in the tournament since 2015 — a run which…

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Luis Suarez’s 4/10 performance hinders Barcelona in goalless draw at Lyon

Luis Suarez wasted Barcelona’s best chance in a frustrating 0-0 draw at Lyon.

LYON, France — Barcelona wasted a string of chances as they were held to a goalless draw at Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie on Tuesday.

Luis Suarez missed their best chance in the second half after Marc-Andre ter Stegen had made two brilliant saves to keep the home side out at the other end. The two teams will meet again in the second leg at Camp Nou next month with a place in the quarterfinals up for grabs.

Positives

Barcelona wanted to win this game — or…

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Barcelona hurting from a ‘lack of communication’ – Luis Suarez

Barcelona were held scoreless in Bilbao, but still lead second-place Real Madrid by six points atop the La Liga table.

With Real Madrid back in the picture, the ESPN FC crew assess the chances Barcelona will relinquish their six-point advantage.
Luis Suarez bemoaned a lack of communication among Barcelona’s players as the La Liga leaders dropped points for the second week running after being held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Barca missed the chance to move eight points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, but did manage to restore their six-point gap at the top thanks to two stunning saves from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The Catalans failed to create any clear-cut chances of their own despite Lionel Messi returning to the…

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Numbers: Messi makes La Liga history, Dave saves United

The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s controversial penalty against Brighton and what’s caused Manchester United’s resurgence.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley breaks down the key factors that guided Manchester United to a statement victory over top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Lionel Messi hit another milestone as Barcelona swatted Eibar aside 3-0 to maintain their five-point lead atop La Liga. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first ‘real’ tactical test with a tough 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal stumbled at West Ham, losing 1-0 while Liverpool saw off Brighton by the same score with a performance that screamed substance over style.
Here are the best of the numbers from this week’s football action.

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Lionel Messi is now the first player to score 400 goals in…

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Numbers: Lionel Messi reaches 400, David De Gea saves Manchester United

The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s controversial penalty against Brighton and what’s caused Manchester United’s resurgence.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley breaks down the key factors that guided Manchester United to a statement victory over top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Craig Burley and Steve Nicol are unsure Gareth Southgate will suit Man United after reports listed him as a potential long-term replacement.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side are not the Harlem Globetrotters, and must get results as well as show good performances. Lionel Messi hit another milestone as Barcelona swatted Eibar aside 3-0 to maintain their five-point lead atop La Liga. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first ‘real’ tactical test with a tough 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal stumbled at West Ham, losing 1-0 while Liverpool saw off Brighton by the same score with a performance that screamed substance over style.
Here are the best of the numbers from this week’s football action.

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Lionel Messi is now the first player to score 400 goals in…

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Luis Suarez stars, Lionel Messi makes more history in Barcelona win

Luis Suarez found the net twice and Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal, as Barcelona cruised past Eibar at the Camp Nou.
Two Luis Suarez strikes and Lionel Messi’s 400th La Liga goal helped Barcelona beat Eibar 3-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Suarez opened the scoring in the first half after good play from Philippe Coutinho, then set up Messi’s landmark goal after the break before rounding off the scoring as Barca restored their five-point lead at the top of the table.
Postives
Suarez’s form has been hot and cold over the last 18 months and that, combined with the fact he is nearly 32, mean questions have been asked about…

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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez score but Barcelona labour to win at Getafe

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez netted the goals for Barcelona against Getafe as they extended their La Liga lead to five points.
Barcelona kicked off the New Year with a 2-1 win at Getafe but were second best for large parts. Lionel Messi opened the scoring against the run of play and Luis Suarez doubled Barca’s lead with a thumping volley from the edge of the box. Jaime Mata pulled one back before the break, then missed an open goal in the second half as the home side failed to take advantage of their pressure.
Positives

The positives for Barca came elsewhere this weekend. Second-placed Atletico Madrid and third-placed…

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Weekend numbers: Messi’s 43rd hat trick for Barcelona; Ronaldo gets Juve’s 5000th

The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more.

Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United?

Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho is merely the Man United manager’s attempt to create a scapegoat.

Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho believes he can still reach the top four in the second half of the season despite trailing fourth-placed Chelsea by 11 points.

Following Manchester United’s resounding defeat at Liverpool, Craig Burley slams the club’s lack of leadership, from the boardroom to the pitch.

Jose Mourinho was happy with his team selection and has no regrets about not playing Paul Pogba

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp rated the 3-1 win over Manchester United as one of the best performances he has seen since he has been at the club as he reflected on what he called a perfect night.

Jose Mourinho did not appreciate getting asked if he has the backing of the dressing room following Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool.

Chelsea’s Mauricio Sarri admitted that Eden Hazard’s injury is not a serious one and that he was substituted as a precaution during their win over Brighton.

With Liverpool getting their first league win over Manchester United since 2014, FC’s Shaka Hislop examines the gulf in class between the two sides.

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop break down Arsenal’s surprising loss to Southampton, and determine if more defensive struggles are on the horizon for the Gunners. Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic 3-1 win over Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to yet another milestone with a goal in their 1-0 derby win against Torino. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things (scored three, assisted two) as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0. Here are the best numbers from the weekend’s action:

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Lionel Messi is the first player to reach double figures for both goals (14) and assists (10) in the top…

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Lionel Messi bags hat trick, Gerard Pique stars as Barcelona enact revenge on Levante

Lionel Messi was the star man again for Barcelona, scoring a hat trick and assisting on the side’s other two goals.
Lionel Messi scored three and made two as Barcelona crushed Levante 5-0 on Sunday to restore their three-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Barca suffered their only defeat in the league last season at Levante, losing 5-4 in Valencia in May, but never looked like losing here again once Luis Suarez gave them the lead in the first half.
Messi, whose run and cross had set Suarez up, then scored Barca’s next three goals before setting up defender Gerard Pique to complete the rout late on after Erick…

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