Slot: 'I want to coach every day'
Arne Slot has shut down talk of the Netherlands job. The former Liverpool manager made it plain: "At this stage of my career, I prefer to see myself on the training pitch with my players every day" (7) (10). He was dismissed last season and immediately linked with the national team vacancy. Slot is not interested. Club football only, for now.
Barcola decision coming after Wednesday
Luis Enrique says PSG will decide on Bradley Barcola's future after the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa on Wednesday. "We'll make our decision," the PSG coach said (8). Liverpool are watching closely. The Reds want the winger, and a former Everton and Manchester United man has already weighed in on the potential move: "I'm gutted," he said of Barcola possibly joining Liverpool (1) (5). The saga could clear up fast once that final whistle blows.
Spence deal closing in
Djed Spence is reportedly closing in on a move to Liverpool. The deal could be confirmed as early as next week (2). The full-back would add depth on both flanks for Iraola as the squad takes shape before the Newcastle trip.
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Isak feeling sharp ahead of the opener
Alexander Isak says his fitness is building exactly as planned. "I feel good. Every game hopefully should take me to a better fitness level, so that's what I'm working towards," the new signing said (9). Iraola's first competitive match is away at Newcastle on Sunday, August 23.
Van der Ham joins Dortmund
Former Liverpool video analyst Roderick van der Ham has joined Borussia Dortmund as Head of Analysis (6). He posted: "Neues Kapitel: Heja BVB." A small staff change, notable given Dortmund's growing analytics operation.
Fan reactions
The Jones-to-Inter rumour has taken over the subreddit. Di Marzio's report that Inter will move for Curtis Jones if Frattesi departs has rattled the fanbase, and a follow-up post claiming Jones has already said yes and wants the transfer has only dialled up the anxiety. The reaction is split between those who see it as a reasonable exit and those who cannot stomach losing an academy midfielder right now. Read the discussion here.
