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Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are closely monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Brajan Gruda following his impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old has caught the eye of several European heavyweights with two goals and five assists across all competitions in Germany this season.

Michael Carrick has expressed his immense gratitude to Manchester United supporters following his dismissal from Old Trafford on Thursday. The 45-year-old released a heartfelt statement wishing the club success, just hours before Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed as his permanent successor.

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has confirmed that the national side are stepping up efforts to convince Tottenham Hotspur star Archie Gray and Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney to switch their international allegiance. Although both players were born in England and have featured for the Three Lions at youth level, they qualify for the Tartan Army through family heritage.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel has backed Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo to flourish under new Manchester United boss Mauricio Pochettino. The American icon pointed to Dele Alli's Tottenham Hotspur rise as proof of the Argentine's coaching pedigree.