Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his relationship with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has deteriorated – (Guardian)
Southampton’s Senegal midfielder Sadio Mane, 22 , has been texting manager Ronald Koeman to find out what has been happening in the Premier League while he is away at the African Cup of Nations – (Daily Mail)
Barcelona legend Xavi says he would put Manchester City’s David Silva, 29, at the top of his shopping list if he were manager at the Nou Camp – (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho, 22, says he wants to put his friendships with fellow Brazilians Oscar, Willian, Felipe Luis and Ramires to one side as the Reds prepare to take on Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final – (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has denied Darren Bent’s claims that the 30-year-old striker was dropped because the manager did not like him – (Birmingham Mail)