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Liverpool's Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea could battle it out for their former transfer guru Michael Edwards as they look to strengthen their respective recruitment set-ups. Edwards joined Liverpool back in 2011 and climbed the ranks to take up the role of sporting director before having a key role in transforming their fortunes both off of the pitch and on it.

Chelsea could have the support of trillionaire backers should the Saudi Media Group be successful in their bid to buy the club from Roman Abramovich.Stamford Bridge chiefs have had interest from hundreds of potential backers following the news that Abramovich had chosen to sell before being frozen out after Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion begun.Having been linked to Todd Boehly and Nick Candy among others, the Saudi Media Group have put in a bid worth £2.7billion with Blues fan Mohamed Alkhereiji leading the pirate consortium.Although Alkhereiji's net worth is said to be in the region of around £1.7bn, the bid is said to have the backing of Mohammed bin Khalid Al Saud.CBS Sports report that Khalid Al Saud, who is a member of the House of Saud, has offered up his support.The House of Saud are thought to have assets worth an astonishing £1.19trillion - which is far more than both Newcastle and Manchester City have at their disposal.While City owners the Abu Dhabi Group alongside Sheikh Mansour are thought to have a net worth of around £9.2billion, Newcastle's Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have around £500bn.However, there is one huge caveat to the Chelsea links - with Khalid Al Saud said to be involved in a supportive way to help find funding - and not funding a move himself.Will Chelsea win a major trophy this season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith talks ongoing at Stamford Bridge, Roman Abramovich was seen for the first time in public after having his assets frozen by the UK government.The Russian oligarch was spotted in the VIP lounge at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, Israel sporting a grey beard and glasses.Although he is barred from entering the UK due to long-standing visa

Everton's managerial search has taken a fresh twist with Frank Lampard reportedly being offered a second interview for the role - just 24 hours after it had seemed that Vitor Pereira was on the brink of being appointed.The Toffees are on the hunt for a new boss after Rafa Benitez was finally put out of his misery earlier this month.Benitez's disastrous reign has left Everton slumped in the bottom half of the Premier League and perilously close to the relegation zone.Fans had been left furious after reports on Wednesday had indicated that Pereira was majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri’s preferred choice to replace the former Liverpool chief.Furious fans reacted by protesting and spraying graffiti at Goodison Park - urging the club to shun Pereira in favour of ex-Chelsea boss Lampard. And there's a chance they could still get their wish, with The Telegraph reporting that Lampard is set for a second interview on Thursday.

Barry Ferguson admits he was sickened by the stick Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour copped from a section of the Norwich City support on Tuesday.

Manchester United coaches still seem to have no idea of Donny van de Beek's best position a full 15 months after he joined the club from Ajax for an initial £35million.The 24-year-old failed to impress Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite the Norwegian's promise that he would get his opportunities, starting just four times in the Premier League last season.The Netherlands international has only one start to his name in the league this time out, but did get the nod from Michael Carrick in their Champions League victory in midweek.Speaking on Friday ahead of Sunday's trip to Stamford Bridge, caretaker boss Carrick was asked where Van de Beek is best suiting to playing in the United side.Carrick said: "Donny's one of those players [that] because he's

Norwich outcast Billy Gilmour is unlikely to return to Rangers because he isn't guaranteed game time, claims Gordon Dalziel.

Jose Mourinho arrived in England with a bang. His maiden press conference in the Premier League saw him aim digs at Claudio Ranieri, his rivals and saw the birth of the 'Special One'.

Chelsea are speaking to Romelu Lukaku but could see their efforts spurned by Manchester City.It comes after Thomas Tuchel made a striker his biggest wish going into the summer transfer window.It has been a remarkable start to the German's career at Stamford Bridge, who has won the Champions League in five months in charge.But the squad is not completely to his liking, who will have problems up front next season with several changes planned.Olivier Giroud looks set to leave when his contract expires, with AC Milan interested, while Tammy Abraham is eyeing a departure after falling down the pecking order.Timo Werner has also had his plight in front of goal while an out-and-out forward could be brought in.According to Eurosport, Chelsea are

Chelsea will bid to reach a fourth FA Cup final in five years when they meet Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday night.Thomas Tuchel still has two opportunities to end his first half-season in charge of the Blues with a trophy, having also steered them into the Champions League semi-finals earlier this week.Yet, for now Tuchel turns his attention to an FA Cup semi with runaway Premier League leaders City, who are also in the last four of the Champions League.It is likely to prove his toughest test since replacing Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge back in January, and a potential final against Leicester or Southampton will be the reward for overcoming it.Tuchel does have a few injury problems heading into the game, nevertheless, as both

Martin Keown has accused Willian of not giving 100% at Arsenal since his move from Chelsea in the summer.

Few knew much about Javier Hernandez when he left Mexico to join Manchester United as a teenager.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has used the same tactic on Dele Alli that he used on Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at Chelsea, the Dutchman believes. Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge back in 2004, Mourinho inherited a team with Hasselbaink banging goals in for fun.However, the striker was quickly ousted by the 'Special One' in a message to the Blues dressing room that no player was indispensable.And Hasselbaink believes that is what we are seeing with Spurs outcast Alli at present.“He wanted to show that he could let big players go.

Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater’s fall from grace continued when he was sent off for kicking out at Tottenham teenager Alfie Devine during an Under 23s game on Monday night.Drinkwater, 30, joined the Blues in a £35million switch from Leicester in 2017 having played a crucial part in the latter’s sensational Premier League triumph the previous year.But after making 22 appearances in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, the midfielder only made one appearance in 2018/19 and was sent out on loan to Burnley and Aston Villa last season.Earlier this summer Drinkwater revealed he has been seeing a sports psychologist in a bid to resurrect his career, following a number of off-field incidents which have taken his career downhill in recent years.He

Chelsea. Loathed by many in France.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to admonish members of his backroom staff and players on the bench after they applauded when Andreas Christensen was sent off during their game against Chelsea.

Frank Lampard insists his Chelsea side will be back after their Champions League exit was confirmed with a 7-1 aggregate defeat against Bayern Munich.

Chelsea must trim their current defensive options before adding more into the squad. That is the message from the top brass at Stamford Bridge, who have made the demand to Frank Lampard.

Cristiano Ronaldo has never lacked self confidence, but it takes something extra to display supreme faith in one's own ability in front of hostile Chelsea supporters on enemy territory after making a blunder.