Chelsea have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year deal, signalling a major shift in the club's hierarchical structure. The former Real Madrid boss reportedly arrives at Stamford Bridge with a massive mandate from the board: restore the Blues to the pinnacle of English football within a specific timeframe.

Mohamed Salah has appeared to question Arne Slot’s tactical direction at Liverpool, calling for the club to rediscover the "heavy metal" identity that defined the Jurgen Klopp era. The Egyptian forward’s comments come in the wake of a damaging 12th Premier League defeat of the season away at Aston Villa.

Jurgen Klopp has never been one to hide his true feelings, and the former Liverpool boss has sparked social media frenzy by delivering a cold-blooded snub to Manchester United. While the German tactician remains out of the dugout for now, he hasn't lost his competitive edge or his loyalty to the Anfield faithful.

Former Chelsea player and manager Ruud Gullit has explained to GOAL why the Blues are no longer appealing for top bosses and would be snubbed by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp. The Premier League heavyweights were once in the market for the best players and coaches available, but the lack of stability in west London has seen their mass appeal wane.

England striker Wayne Rooney has said he would have loved to play under Jürgen Klopp during his career. The former Three Lions record goalscorer made the remark on the BBC's "Wayne Rooney Show".