Jurgen Klopp has issued a ringing endorsement of Xabi Alonso’s credentials to become the next Liverpool manager, describing the Bayer Leverkusen boss as the “stand-out” coach among the new generation.

Sevilla will not be turning Hannibal Mejbri’s loan move from Manchester United into a permanent deal because of concerns over his attitude since arriving in Spain.

The latest set of Opta global rankings has seen Manchester United placed outside the top 20 in 22nd spot, below the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Real Sociedad. Manchester City top the list ahead of Real Madrid and Inter Milan, and then Liverpool and Arsenal.

Sao Paulo midfielder Pablo Mata, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Fulham, says the Premier League is “a league that we dream of”.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson is certain Mo Salah will leave the club this summer and make a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Napoli’s dreadful Serie A title defence could see their squad torn apart in the summer, most likely under new management, with Victor Osimhen the prized transfer for many of Europe’s top clubs.

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Young Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo is set to earn his first call-up to the England U21 side next week as the FA attempts to stave off interest in him from Ghana.

Wilfried Zaha is being courted by a number of Premier League clubs as rumours swirl in Turkey that he wants to return to England after only one season with Galatasaray.

Potential Everton owners 777 Partners have been asked to provide further information on how they intend to fund the club by the Premier League, which is leading to increased levels of frustration at the US-based company, Sky Sports reports.

Pep Guardiola has hit back at Gary Neville’s claim that Manchester City are boring, claiming his side’s achievements will never be forgotten by the football world.

Former Crystal Palace academy player Michael Boateng has appeared in court over the seizure of £1 million worth of crystal meth earlier in the week – he was remanded in custody until March 15.

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Eden Hazard has revealed Chelsea was not at the top of the list of Premier League clubs he wanted to join in 2012 and thoughts of a U-turn only started when the club won their first Champions League crown.

Nottingham Forest are set to find out next week the date they will face their crucial hearing over the Premier League’s charge for breaking financial regulations.

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