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Liverpool’s restructuring in the post-Jurgen Klopp era is starting to take shape, with Michael Edwards close to making a return and a new sporting director all but lined up. Owners Fenway Sports Group have been steadfast in their pursuit of seeing Edwards return to the club as they plot life without their talismanic German. It was only on Thursday evening that reports broke over fresh talks between FSG and Edwards in America, and now the Athletic‘s David Ornstein has stated an agreement is “close.” The position would see Edwards take on a senior role with FSG, which would include overseeing Liverpool’s football operations, a step up from his previous role as sporting director. Ornstein goes on to report that if Edwards does accept the offer, “the sporting director position is expected to be filled by Richard Hughes.” Hughes recently vacated his position as technical director at Bournemouth, and his move to Anfield would negate a get...

Mohamed Salah was spotted back in Liverpool training on Tuesday as the Egyptian forward nears a return from a hamstring injury. Salah suffered the injury early on in the Africa Cup of Nations and was embroiled in controversy when he returned to Liverpool for treatment - Salah had to publicly reject claims he had abandoned his nation. The plan was for Salah to return to AFCON later in the competition but Egypt's surprise elimination meant the 31-year-old could focus solely on getting back to full fitness. Having missed his side's last four Premier League Game s, Salah was back in training on Tuesday to join the preparations for this Saturday's trip to Brentford. Time for today's session 💪 pic.twitter.com/XdEOmoCDf4 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 13, 2024 Also spotted in training were goalkeeper Alisson and defender Joe Gomez, who missed the 3-1 win over Burnley through illness, and young right-back Conor Bradley, who was granted time away from the team for personal ...

Jose Mourinho would love the chance to return for a third spell as Chelsea manager, a report has claimed. Current Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino finds himself under immense pressure after watching his side tumble back into the bottom half of the Premier League table, with some inside Stamford Bridge chanting Mourinho's name as Chelsea fell 4-2 to Wolves at the weekend. Mourinho, who is currently out of work after leaving Roma in January, has spoken fondly of Chelsea since he left England, and according to the Daily Mail , he would "love" the opportunity to return to Stamford Bridge once again. Alongside his eternal affinity for the club, Mourinho would relish a return to Chelsea for personal reasons. His family home sits just 200m from the Bridge and it is understood that his children still live in London alongside his wife. As a result, a return to Chelsea would appeal to Mourinho, but it remains to be seen whether Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali will keep their faith...

Erik ten Hag has confirmed Sofyan Amrabat is available for Manchester United again after Morocco's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Amrabat joined the Red Devils on loan from Fiorentina last summer, having played a key part in his nation's run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, but has struggled to make his mark at Old Trafford during a turbulent season for his new side. After starting seven Premier League Game s, picking up three yellow cards with no goal contributions, Amrabat departed for AFCON 2023 in the Ivory Coast, playing four Game s as Morocco were stunned by South Africa 2-0 in the last 16. Man Utd fielded close to their full-strength side in the dramatic 4-3 victory at Wolves on Thursday, with Kobbie Mainoo partnering Casemiro in central midfield, but Amrabat's return will add greater depth to a squad that has struggled significantly with injuries throughout the season. 90min Man Utd WhatsApp channel Looking to keep up to date with everything happeni...

To say that Mason Mount's move to Manchester United has been a disaster thus far would be an understatement. Admittedly, the midfielder , who was signed for £60m from Chelsea last summer, needs more time to adjust to life at Old Trafford, but he hasn't made a good first impression on Erik ten Hag or Man Utd supporters. Things have seemingly gone from bad to worse for the 24-year-old, who is now set for a spell on the sidelines after missing the Red Devils' recent victory against Everton with a fresh injury concern. As Mount's unlucky spell in Manchester continues, let's take a look at when he could return to action. When will Mason Mount return from injury? Mount has struggled this season / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages Mount has already found himself on the treatment table this season. Having finished last campaign on the sidelines with Chelsea, the midfielder also missed five games across August and September this term. The England international has strug...

England international Luke Shaw has return ed to Manchester United training in a major boost for manager Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have been hamstrung by injuries at left-back during the 2023/24 season so far, with Shaw and back-up option Tyrell Malacia both serving periods of enforced absence in the opening months of the campaign. The duo's combined truancy has left Ten Hag scrambling for alternatives, with the likes of Sofyan Amrabat, Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof filling in on the left of defence. However, Shaw's return to first-team training from what was only disclosed as a muscle injury has been captured by club photographers ahead of United's clash with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. Shaw hasn't played since August / Chloe Knott - Danehouse/GettyImages LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE OF 90MIN'S TALKING TRANSFERS PODCAST: RATCLIFFE'S MAN UTD PLANS, HAALAND'S EXIT CLAUSES & MORE! The Three Lions defender featured in just two Prem...

FROM TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM - Tottenham's best start to a league season since 1961 continued with a 2-0 victory at home to Fulham on Monday night. Ange Postecoglou's side return ed to the top of the Premier League table with a rather routine win against the Cottagers. Marco Silva's men frustrated Spurs in the first half but were unable to provide enough of a consistent threat and return to west London without the points. How the game unfolded Tottenham went close to taking the lead inside the first two minutes when James Maddison slipped through Son Heung-min following a run off the back of Calvin Bassey, but Bernd Leno was quick off his line to smother the South Korean's effort. A cleverly-worked free-kick routine then saw Cristian Romero head the ball back across goal for centre-back partner Micky Van de Ven, but he was unable to keep his volley down. Down the other end, Guglielmo Vicario was at full stretch to deny Joao Palhinha's header from a corner. Home...

Arsenal will return to Premier League action after the October international break with a trip to London rivals Chelsea on Saturday. Star forward Bukayo Saka did not link up with the England squad for their victories over Australia and Italy due to injury and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is also sweating over the fitness status of a number of other first-team stars ahead of their clash with the Blues. The October internationals saw members of Arsenal's squad jet all over the world with fans praying for a full bill of health once domestic duties return. Here's the current situation with injuries and fitness concerns at the Emirates. Bukayo Saka Saka didn't link up with the Arsenal squad / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages Injury : Hamstring Return date : Chelsea (A) - 21/10/2023 Bukayo Saka's consistent availability and knack for avoiding injuries has drawn huge praise over the past few years, his performances helping turn Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders. Howev...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Aaron Ramsdale for his reaction to being dropped as the goalkeeper made his return during Wednesday's Carabao Cup victory over Brentford. After playing a crucial role in Arsenal 's Premier League title challenge last season, Ramsdale dropped to the bench for the Gunners' league Game s against Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as the Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven. Arteta has instead preferred summer signing David Raya but the boss has repeatedly played down concerns about Ramsdale's future at the club, insisting he simply wants two elite options for every position on the pitch. Having spent three games on the bench, Ramsdale returned to Arsenal's starting lineup for Wednesday's win against Brentford, after which Arteta was happy to shower him with praise. "He’s been exceptional around the place with the situation," Arteta explained. "We love him more for sure. We have him every day. ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Manchester United's decision to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo was a "wrong" move by the club. Ronaldo made his return to 2021, joining from Juventus after 13 years away from Old Trafford. The signing notably came while Man Utd were on the ascendancy having finished second in the Premier League the season before. The Red Devils notably regressed despite the forward bagging 24 goals in all competitions during his first season back at the club, sacking Solskjaer in November 2021 as a result of poor performances before eventually finishing in sixth place. Speaking to the Athletic about what went wrong at Man Utd at the start of the 2021/22 season, Solskjaer admitted the signing of Ronaldo in particular had a negative impact on the club's performances. Ronaldo return to United under Solskjaer / Visionhaus/GettyImages He said: "We were top of the league in September 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo came in, and Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho jo...