Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane backed striker Karim Benzema to focus "on his job and his family" and not get distracted by having to face a blackmail trial over a sex tape.

Zinedine Zidane has tested negative for Covid-19 and has been given the green light to oversee Real Madrid's game at Osasuna on Saturday, a source at the club said.

Zinedine Zidane tested negative for Covid-19 Thursday morning but is self-isolating as a precaution after contact with someone who is confirmed to have the virus, a source at Real Madrid told AFP.

Arsenal's out-of-favor German midfielder Mesut Ozil is in advanced talks to join Istanbul club Fenerbahce, Turkish media reported on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola expects Kevin De Bruyne to commit his long-term future to Manchester City despite reports the Belgium midfielder's contract talks have stalled. 

Arsenal defender William Saliba is undergoing a medical ahead of a possible move to Nice, the French club's coach Adrian Ursea said on Monday.

Christian Pulisic has urged Chelsea to prove they have the "character" to end the dismal run that has plunged their season into turmoil.

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been promoted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team coaching staff.

Jose Mourinho on Monday labelled Tottenham's League Cup semi-final against Brentford as the most important match of his reign.

Real Madrid jumped to the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 2-0 home victory over in-form Celta Vigo.