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QPR midfielder Esteban Granero said he has no interest in looking for another club and is focused on helping his side avoid relegation.

Harry Redknapp's team remain rooted to the bottom of the league table, seven points adrift of safety and with only 11 games remaining to try to beat the drop, with speculation surrounding the futures of several members of the squad should they go down.

But Granero argued to the club's official website: "I am not the type of player who wants to play for many teams and move every transfer window.

West Ham are set to be without Kevin Nolan for several weeks after it was confirmed that the club's captain has a broken toe.

The Englishman suffered the injury after a robust tackle from Tottenham's Moussa Dembele in West Ham's 3-2 Premier League defeat on Monday.

West Ham assistant Neil McDonald told reporters Nolan had experienced issues with his toe all season.

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup remains non-committal over how long he will remain at the club.

The Dane has enjoyed a fantastic debut season since taking over at Liberty Stadium, leading the side into the top half of the table and securing their first-ever major silverware after beating Braford City in the League Cup final.

This success has reportedly caught the attention of major European clubs but Laudrup is refusing to be drawn on such speculation.

The former Mallorca boss told reporters: "I've said it already a couple of times - my intention is to stay here next year but, again, who knows about the future?

AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy has extended his contract at the club until June 2018.

The 20-year-old has been the stand-out player for the Rossoneri this season, notching 18 goals and four assists in all competitions.

His electric form saw him linked with the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City, but Milan have now confirmed the re-signing.

Kwadwo Asamoah believes Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez would be a good signing for Juventus.

The Chile international has struggled for consistency since joining the Catalans from Udinese in 2011, and was heavily linked with a move to Juve in the winter transfer window.

Juve are allegedly still interested in the 24-year-old, and Asamoah said he would welcome his former Udinese team-mate with open arms should he move to the reigning Serie A champions.

"Alexis is a player with great qualities. He is incredibly quick," Asamoah told Corriere dello Sport.

"He could give us a helping hand if he were to make the move to Juventus."

Sanchez has a contract with Barcelona until June 2016.

Former Barcelona coach Radomir Antic believes the club can overturn their 2-0 first-leg defeat to AC Milan and progress in the Champions League.

Barca were beaten at San Siro earlier this month, and after a 3-1 Copa del Rey loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday, many believe European elimination could well be on the cards.

Claudio Marchisio says he would prefer to play in the Bundesliga over the Premier League if he was to leave Juventus in the future.

The Italy international has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich on more than one occasion in recent years, and while committed to Juve, he has left the door open for one last European adventure.