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Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has rejected an opening approach from Fulham to become their next first-team manager. The Dutchman, who was dismissed by the Reds last week, quickly emerged as a prominent target for the Craven Cottage hierarchy but has chosen to turn down the opportunity to make an immediate return to the top flight.

Oliver Glasner has emerged as AC Milan’s leading managerial candidate after a lengthy meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale and advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Austrian is understood to be intrigued by the prospect of working in Serie A, although Fulham are also monitoring his situation as they search for a potential successor to Marco Silva.

Brad Friedel has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - sought to play down expectations around “poster boy” Christian Pulisic, but considers four other players to sit alongside ‘Captain America’ in the USMNT’s “undroppable” pool. The United States are considered to be working with a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent as a home World Cup is taken in.

Marco Silva is officially leaving Fulham this summer, paving the way for a sensational switch to Benfica. The Portuguese manager departs after five successful seasons to succeed Jose Mourinho. With the 'Special One' heading back to crisis-hit Real Madrid, Silva prepares to take over in Lisbon despite receiving a lucrative £8 million-a-year offer to remain at Craven Cottage.