With Arne Slot’s appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach all-but confirmed, talk is already turning to what the Dutchman’s arrival could mean for a couple of Jurgen Klopp’s most trusted lieutenants. Are Liverpool ripe for an overhaul? Of a shift away from those modern-day legends, and towards a new squad and a new cast of heroes? Or should Arne Slot beware the cautionary tale that was Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, the Red Devils shipping out their most experienced players and ending up with a squad lacking in leaders and personality? The future of Virgil van Dijk,...…With Arne Slot’s appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach all-but confirmed, talk is already turning to what the Dutchman’s arrival could mean for a couple of Jurgen Klopp’s most trusted lieutenants. Are Liverpool ripe for an overhaul? Of a shift away from those modern-day legends, and towards a new squad and a new cast of heroes? Or should Arne Slot beware the cautionary tale that was Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, the Red Devils shipping out their most experienced players and ending up with a squad lacking in leaders and personality? The future of Virgil van Dijk,...WW…

Wolves might not be quite so reliant upon the Portuguese market these days. But, still, when a player of this talent and potential shows himself over in Iberia, you can usually expect the men from Molineux to be front and centre. Back in January, the agent of a speedy, skilful Portugal Under 21 international admitted that Wolverhampton Wanderers were one of a number of clubs who ‘contacted me’ to enquire about the availability of Rodrigo Gomes. “(Wolves are) showing interest in Rodrigo,” Marcelo Cipriano said. But I believe it’s no surprise considering the excellent season he is having.” “I...…Wolves might not be quite so reliant upon the Portuguese market these days. But, still, when a player of this talent and potential shows himself over in Iberia, you can usually expect the men from Molineux to be front and centre. Back in January, the agent of a speedy, skilful Portugal Under 21 international admitted that Wolverhampton Wanderers were one of a number of clubs who ‘contacted me’ to enquire about the availability of Rodrigo Gomes. “(Wolves are) showing interest in Rodrigo,” Marcelo Cipriano said. But I believe it’s no surprise considering the excellent season he is having.” “I...WW…

With Oliver Glasner’s impact ensuring that Crystal Palace can now look back with pity on those rolling around in the relegation mire, focus can now turn to what could be a busy first summer in the Selhurst Park dugout for the Austrian boss. HITC understands that Glasner has informed Crystal Palace to keep tabs on Rapid Vienna duo Leo Querfeld and Matthias Seidl, the former a talented, ball-playing centre-half and the latter a clever, creative attacking midfielder. And with Marc Guehi expected to be a man in high demand – Manchester United and Liverpool are just two of the clubs in the...…With Oliver Glasner’s impact ensuring that Crystal Palace can now look back with pity on those rolling around in the relegation mire, focus can now turn to what could be a busy first summer in the Selhurst Park dugout for the Austrian boss. HITC understands that Glasner has informed Crystal Palace to keep tabs on Rapid Vienna duo Leo Querfeld and Matthias Seidl, the former a talented, ball-playing centre-half and the latter a clever, creative attacking midfielder. And with Marc Guehi expected to be a man in high demand – Manchester United and Liverpool are just two of the clubs in the...WW…

Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila is sending Kjetil Knutsen a word of warning about the expectations at the ‘top level’ as Rangers eye up the Bodo/Glimt boss. Kjetil Knutsen has shown his fair share of loyalty during five exceptional years in the Arctic Circle. But is Rangers an opportunity he is really willing to turn down?  At the age of 55, Knutsen feels long overdue a chance at one of Europe’s more high-profile football institutions and, according to 90Min, a favourite of footballing hipsters has at least ‘expressed an interest’ in joining the...…Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila is sending Kjetil Knutsen a word of warning about the expectations at the ‘top level’ as Rangers eye up the Bodo/Glimt boss. Kjetil Knutsen has shown his fair share of loyalty during five exceptional years in the Arctic Circle. But is Rangers an opportunity he is really willing to turn down?  At the age of 55, Knutsen feels long overdue a chance at one of Europe’s more high-profile football institutions and, according to 90Min, a favourite of footballing hipsters has at least ‘expressed an interest’ in joining the...WW…

Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday believes Ipswich Town’s former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna should be in contention to replace Mick Beale at Ibrox. You’d certainly have to go a long way to find a head coach with a better track record over the last six months or so. Second in the Championship with eight wins from ten games, successive promotions are not out of the question for a Ipswich Town who haven’t graced the Premier League stage in over two decades. In fact, across their last 25 games in league football, Kieran McKenna’s unstoppable...…Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday believes Ipswich Town’s former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna should be in contention to replace Mick Beale at Ibrox. You’d certainly have to go a long way to find a head coach with a better track record over the last six months or so. Second in the Championship with eight wins from ten games, successive promotions are not out of the question for a Ipswich Town who haven’t graced the Premier League stage in over two decades. In fact, across their last 25 games in league football, Kieran McKenna’s unstoppable...WW…

Photo credit should read YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images Fenerbahce president Ali Koc is delighted with the deal which brought Fred to Istanbul from Premier League giants Manchester United, explaining how a bargain £13 million came about over the summer. With Manchester United on a run of five defeats in their last seven games, Fred could be forgiven for feeling that his decision to embark upon a fresh start, in a new league and a new country, has already been justified. Remarkably, Fenerbahce have won 100 per cent of the games in which the Brazilian has featured since his £13 million...…Photo credit should read YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images Fenerbahce president Ali Koc is delighted with the deal which brought Fred to Istanbul from Premier League giants Manchester United, explaining how a bargain £13 million came about over the summer. With Manchester United on a run of five defeats in their last seven games, Fred could be forgiven for feeling that his decision to embark upon a fresh start, in a new league and a new country, has already been justified. Remarkably, Fenerbahce have won 100 per cent of the games in which the Brazilian has featured since his £13 million...WW…