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That's according to former Everton chief Keith Wyness, who told Football Insider that this could end up being a challenging summer for the Reds. Liverpool spent big in the transfer market last summer, bringing in big names like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike as exciting signings for the present and future. It could be harder for Liverpool to continue progressing next season if they don't get that bonus cash from being in the Champions League, according to Wyness.

When Julian Alvarez was playing for City, I really liked him. He didn't start every single game, but every time he played he has been really special. He can score goals and give assists, but he's got temper, personality, and character.

Forest are just three points above the relegation zone after their goalless draw against Wolves last time out, which led to the sacking of Sean Dyche. And after the earlier dismissals of Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou, Forest became the second club to see three different permanent managers leave during the same Premier League campaign, after Watford in 2019-20.

Chelsea could use more defensive steel and physicality in the middle of the park, and Anderson would be a solid long-term acquisition. However, they would have to pay 100 million in order to get the deal done. They need to improve other areas of their squad as well. Spending 100 million on the midfielder might not be a wise decision. Improving the defence should be their priority instead. They need a reliable finisher as well, who can find the back of the net regularly.

Q. Ronald Koeman did it as a player and a manager in his home country. Maniche did it as a player in his, too. No one's ever done it as a player or a manager in England. Where did Edgar Davids do it? A. The answer is Italy. Ronald Koeman played for the big three clubs in his country Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord and he coached all three, too. Likewise, Maniche played for Portugal's big three, of Benfica, Porto and Sporting.

When the news cycle spins so fast, it's worth remembering where Brentford were in the summer. They had lost their popular manager of seven years, Thomas Frank. They had lost their two best forwards, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. They had lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken. And they had lost two stalwarts in Christian Nrgaard and Ben Mee (even if the latter's involvement the previous season had been limited as he turned 35).

Reports suggest that the youngster and his representatives have already engaged in discussions with a host of top-tier English clubs. Alongside Manchester United, both Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest are high on the list of suitors. Brighton, known for their world-class pathway for youth players, and Forest, who have been aggressive in their recent recruitment, are both providing compelling arguments for the defender to join their ranks.

Liverpool look like the early frontrunners for Gordon, one source said. He grew up there, and his family are Liverpool fans despite him previously being at Everton. Liverpool's interest is strong, they've admired him for some time and there may already have been some informal contacts to assess the possibility of a move, another source told me. The problem is Newcastle will do everything they can to make life difficult for Liverpool again as they did with Alexander Isak.

This had all the makings of a potentially tricky evening for the Blues, with Hull nestled inside the Championship's top six and pushing for a return to the Premier League under Sergej Jakirovic despite operating under restrictions in the last two transfer windows. Hull City 0-4 Chelsea: FA Cup fourth round live Throw in sleet, snow and a full house in Hull and it was hard not to imagine an upset was eminently possible by the banks of the Humber.

Eli Junior Kroupi has been outstanding for Bournemouth since joining the club at the start of the season. The 19-year-old attacker has scored eight goals in 11 league starts for the Cherries, and his performances have drawn the attention of top clubs. According to a report from TeamTalk, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all monitoring his progress. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him at the end of the season.

Yan Diomande has been linked with multiple clubs in recent weeks. The 19-year-old has been outstanding in the German League, and clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in signing the player. Spanish champions Barcelona have also held personal meetings with the player's agent about a potential move, according to Fichajes. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Watford appointing a new head coach is not really new news. Watford having a third head coach in the same season is not really new news either, but Watford appointing Ed Still is definitely news. Having watched his brother Will succeed on the continent but then fail with Southampton in the Championship this season, it has not deterred the older sibling from stepping into the chaotic world of Vicarage Road.

For me, preparation for any game always started two hours after the one I had just managed. My drive home to the south coast on a Saturday night after a game could take three hours or more, and much of that would be spent on the phone while I had precious quiet time. When I was at Stoke City, my chairman Peter Coates would always speak to me then if we lost. If we'd won, he never bothered, knowing I wouldn't need comforting.

Manchester United took a big step towards booking a Champions League quarter-final spot with a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their knockout play-off tie. Elisabeth Terland's early opener set the tone for United as further goals from Melvine Malard and Julia Zigiotti followed on either side of half-time in the Spanish capital. Marc Skinner's side host Atletico in the return fixture next Thursday, with the winners facing Bayern Munich in the last eight.

Chelsea are hoping to sign the Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are working to finalise an offer for the Brazilian midfielder. They believe that he could be the ideal acquisition for them in the summer. They need someone who can dictate the tempo of the game and help out with the defence. The South American would be the ideal acquisition.