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It should be pointed out too that Cole’s former club Chelsea are also thought to be in the mix for Rice, but any interested club would have to match the 22-year-old’s sizeable asking price.

Some are believed to be excited about the prospect of working with the Dutchman, while others are reportedly rather underwhelmed by his potential appointment.

He has still managed to score five goals, though, and at 24 years of age, he does fit the profile that Liverpool are looking for in potential new signings.

Doku does prefer to play off the right-wing, though, so the teenager could be someone that is being looked at as a potential long-term replacement for Mo Salah.

Whether the newspaper is merely speculating or they know the winger is top of the club’s list of targets for this month, it isn’t clear.

With City keen on finding a long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero, it seems they could turn their attention to a fellow countryman, although it is thought that they may offer Gabriel Jesus as part of any potential bid.

The Hoops have already snapped up the likes of Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate, Yosuke Ideguchi, Johnny Kenny and Matt O’Riley this month but, despite so many new additions, Postecoglou says the club is still ready to move if another opportunity presents itself:

The Italian newspaper, which isn’t always that reliable, has claimed that the Gunners have “already tested the ground” to see whether the 63-year-old would be keen on replacing Mikel Arteta.

United are the first club to record 300 Premier League away victories despite Brentford’s late reply from Ivan Toney.

Ferguson was unbeaten in three matches as caretaker boss against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal before Carlo Ancelotti took charge just over two years ago.