Mauricio Pochettino is expected to start work as Manchester United head coach next Thursday, leaving him just three days on the training ground before his first game in charge at Anfield. The 54-year-old will take the United States through both legs of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final against Haiti before flying to Manchester to replace the sacked Michael Carrick.
Liverpool have found themselves at the centre of a heated dispute regarding the fitness of Dominik Szoboszlai following a controversial incident in their recent victory over Crystal Palace. Despite visible discomfort and a heavily bandaged knee, the midfielder was allowed to continue playing at Selhurst Park, sparking fury from observers in his homeland.
Josh King has been included in a senior England squad for the first time, and Darren Bent has told GOAL that a “big move” for the “special” 19-year-old playmaker will happen “sooner rather than later”. The talented teenager has already taken the Premier League by storm at Fulham, attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, and is considered to have plenty of potential that can still be unlocked - particularly in the goal contribution department.
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Bayern Munich would be an ideal next club for Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold amid his limited playing time in Spain. While the ex-England forward would love to see the defender return to Anfield, he has ruled out any prospect of a move to Manchester United.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Manchester United are hopeful Marcus Rashford will be fit for their trip to Liverpool a week on Sunday after the forward began a new treatment programme on a groin problem. The 29-year-old has missed United's last six games, but a visit to a specialist in Dublin has given the club fresh optimism ahead of a clash against the rivals he has so often hurt.
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