Liverpool and Man Utd compete for Branthwaite; Allegri considered as Ten Hag’s replacement

Liverpool are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester United’s move for ​Everton’s‍ Jarrad Branthwaite as they aim to strengthen their defense. Former Juventus manager ⁢Massimiliano Allegri is being tipped as a‍ potential replacement for⁤ Erik ten Hag at‌ Old Trafford. The Red Devils squad would reportedly be happy if Ruud van​ Nistelrooy took over from Ten Hag, who ⁣is under pressure following a​ 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Gareth Southgate, the former England boss, is also ⁤considered‌ a leading contender for the managerial position at Manchester United. Real Madrid has contacted Palmeiras expressing interest in 18-year-old defender Vitor Reis, who is ⁢also being tracked by Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, ⁢and‍ Arsenal. Wojciech Szczesny was spotted at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys during Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Young⁢ Boys on Tuesday as his move to Catalonia nears completion. Manchester City has identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and⁢ Atalanta’s Ederson as‌ potential replacements for Rodri, who will miss the rest of ‍the season due to a knee‌ ligament injury. Eberechi‍ Eze may need to force a move away from Crystal Palace if he wants⁤ to leave since Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool‌ are monitoring his situation. Aston Villa has no intention of selling promising​ forward Jhon Duran despite interest from West Ham United and Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Newcastle United faces significant costs exceeding £1bn⁤ in their efforts ⁤to redevelop St James’ Park and increase⁢ its capacity ‍beyond 60,000 seats. Anthony Gordon is expected to sign a new deal with Newcastle that will keep him ⁤at the club until 2030.