Vanessa Keller

Brendan Rodgers says it will be extremely hard to find a defender as good as Jamie Carragher, as the 35 year old nears retirement for Liverpool.

Olivier Giroud says he was able to handle replacing Robin van Persie by staying focused and proving himself at Arsenal.

Harry Redknapp says Andros Townsend is finally coming into his own, and can be an asset for Tottenham when he returns to the club in the summer.

Tommy Smith believes that Brendan Rodgers needs to have the final decision over transfers at Liverpool for the club to move forward.

Alan Hansen believes that Chelsea have what it takes to win the title next season, with the side boasting potential that the Manchester clubs should be afraid of.

Mercedes are using the break between GPs to improve their tyre system, after Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg both faced issues throughout the season.

Harry Redknapp says Julio Cesar won't go on the cheap in the summer, despite the keeper wanting to leave QPR for top flight football.

Arsene Wenger is scouting Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons, reports claim, with the French star high on Arsenal's transfer wishlist.

Brendan Rodgers significantly improved the Liverpool squad when he purchased Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, according to Steven Gerrard.

Andre Villas-Boas says it will be impossible to bring Hulk to Tottenham in the summer, though he admires the striker.

Lee Dixon believes that David Dein has never really been replaced at Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger needs to take responsibility for the club's failings.

Liverpool midfield target Xabi Alonso could be set for a move to Chelsea in the summer, with reports claiming he will follow Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge.

Sir David Brailsford believes that Sir Bradley Wiggins is the man to lead Team Sky to victory.

Julio Cesar is set to depart QPR, his agent has confirmed, with the keeper believed to be a target for Arsenal

Mark Lawrenson argues that without Luis Suarez it was Jordan Henderson that stepped up last weekend and showed his worth to Liverpool.

Manchester United are set to fight it out with Manchester City for three of Europe's top players in the transfer window.

Jose Enrique says that joining Liverpool has allowed him to develop as a player, with the side pushing for a top six finish while former club Newcastle fight a relegation battle.

Santi Cazorla says setting in at Arsenal was easy, despite the language and cultural barriers facing the Spaniard.

Bayern Munich complete a 7-0 aggregate thrashing against Barcelona, as the German giants book their place at Wembley.

Andre Villas-Boas says Manchester United will be looking to rotate their squad this Sunday, but the side will still go for maximum points.

General manager Horst Heldt believes that only if a club came in with a €100 million offer would he consider letting go of Julian Draxler.

Joao Moutinho says he's ready to exit Porto this summer, according to reports, with the midfielder hoping to secure a move abroad with Chelsea and Tottenham circling.

Gary Pallister says when Manchester United made the move for Robin van Persie, they brought in a player with the ability to lift the team like Eric Cantona.

Mark Lawrenson believes Luis Suarez has played his last game for Liverpool, with the striker committing one too many misdemeanours for the club.

Arsene Wenger says Robin van Persie's exit from Arsenal could have been worse, with the manager once again calling for respect when Manchester United take on the Gunners.

Victor Moses and David Luiz ruin Basel's hopes of another home win, defeating the Swiss giants 2-1 at St Jakob Park.

Chelsea take on FC Basel at St Jakob Stadium, as the side look to reach European glory for a second season running

Chelsea take on Basel in the first leg of the Europa League semi final in Switzerland tonight.

Bayern Munich will be taking a close look at Julian Draxler this season, Schalke teammate Christoph Metzelder claims, as Arsenal show interest in the midfielder.