Liverpool are in advanced talks with Crystal Palace to sign Marc Guehi with a transfer described as at the ‘final stages’.Arne Slot’s side are nearing an agreement to sign the England defender

Salah made clear what he thought of this year's team compared to last year's Premier League title-winning team.

Much of this can be put down to the absence of Ryan Gravenberch, who was outstanding as a stabilising influence in midfield last season. They also need to adjust to two attacking full-backs in Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, who have left them vulnerable on the flanks.

“The football world is hard,” Gravenberch Sr. said. “And people in that world are too. A lot was said about him, but people forgot this was a young boy of 21. The whole Bayern Munich adventure never worked out like he expected. He was working really hard, but he was never given a chance to shine.

Olympique de Marseille have endured a turbulent opening to their Ligue 1 campaign, both on and off the pitch. After a summer that promised stability, optimism quickly unravelled. A 2-1 defeat to Rennes,

Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz has described his move to Germany as a "big gamble" and admits he discussed the transfer with Florian Wirtz.

Bournemouth have signed Liverpool winger Ben Doak for an initial £20m with a further £5m in add-ons. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes Bournemouth's fourth summer acquisition. Doak was left out of Liverpool's 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night.

Florian Plettenberg has reported that RB Leipzig are pressing ahead with plans to replace Xavi Simons, who is set to join Chelsea following the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich. Their preferred choice is Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, a player who has long been earmarked as one of England’s brightest midfield prospects.

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Ben Doak from Liverpool on a five-year deal. Doak joined Liverpool from Celtic in 2022 and has gone on to make 10 first team appearances for the club. The 19-year-old has joined Andoni Iraola's side for an initial £20 million ($27m) plus £5m in add-ons, a source told ESPN.

Leeds United made a winning return to the Premier League last night, as they beat Everton 1-0 in front of the Sky Sports cameras at Elland Road. Lukas Nmecha got the game's only goal, finishing well from the penalty spot after a particularly contentious James Tarkowski handball.

Liverpool Close In On Marc Guehi SigningDefensive rebuild under SlotLiverpool’s summer has been defined by careful reshaping rather than wholesale change, yet the defence remains a priority. With