Liverpool Scrap Salah Farewell Amid Wirtz Tension

Premier League

Liverpool will not hold a planned Anfield farewell for Mohamed Salah ahead of Saturday’s game with Brighton, reportedly to avoid affecting players’ transfer values (The Telegraph). German outlet BILD says suggestions that Florian Wirtz is Liverpool’s long-term successor have upset Salah and are at the centre of friction between players.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is aiming for a Premier League return in January after his summer exit from Besiktas, according to The Athletic. Manchester United are said to be weighing up a pre-season friendly with Wrexham next summer (Daily Mail).

A parliamentary panel is set to recall the West Midlands police chief constable after finding parts of the force’s evidence about barring Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from an Aston Villa match were incorrect (The Guardian).

Fulham are reportedly exploring a surprise move for former Everton and Juventus striker Moise Kean to help their goalscoring problems (Daily Mail). Wolves are planning a major overhaul of their recruitment approach, moving away from heavy reliance on agents (Daily Mail). Fulham are also said to be considering Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as a possible replacement for Marco Silva (The Sun).

International football

The Sun reports FIFA may be forced to relocate the Egypt v Iran World Cup group game following complaints from both countries about a Pride-related event. Meanwhile, Andre Onana has been included in Cameroon’s 28-man AFCON squad despite the coach who picked him being dismissed last week (The Sun).

European football

The Sun claims Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement to step down from his role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer and would be available should Real Madrid move on Xabi Alonso — a report framed as speculation.

Scottish football

Besiktas have identified midfielder Nico Raskin as a potential target in January, according to The Scottish Sun.

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