Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast following his PFA Players' Player of the Year triumph, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shared a hilarious story about his son's favourite footballer. In a conversation with host and boyhood Liverpool fan Adebayo Akinfenwa, the Portuguese playmaker confessed his shock at discovering that his own child would prefer to emulate Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, with Fernandes also opening up on his pride at claiming the all-time Premier League assists record.
Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements took a dramatic turn on deadline day as they launched a late move for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto. The Reds were eager to bolster their backline under Andoni Iraola but found their efforts blocked by a fundamental disagreement over the deal's structure.
Harvey Elliott is on the verge of completing a season-long loan move from Liverpool to Valencia after arriving in Spain to finalise the paperwork. The 23-year-old winger has found opportunities limited at Anfield recently and is seeking a fresh start in La Liga under the guidance of the Spanish side's management.
The English Football League has fiercely criticised UEFA following a major scheduling clash between the Carabao Cup and the Champions League. Frustrating fixture changes have impacted five domestic matches, moving several crucial ties including Liverpool's heavyweight clash with Tottenham. The EFL has publicly blamed European football's organisers for failing to accommodate domestic calendar constraints.
Former Premier League champion Danny Simpson believes Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak have the firepower to fire Liverpool to the title. The Reds recently completed a £123 million move for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, with Simpson backing the French winger to form a lethal partnership alongside the Swedish striker at Anfield this term.