What the papers say
Despite a busy deadline day, Manchester United chiefs have reportedly already taken the first steps to prepare for a potential switch of manager. According to the Daily Star, the club have sounded out Mauricio Pochettino‘s camp about his interest in taking over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The paper says Solskjaer has been put on notice about the need for quick and drastic improvement, with the Red Devils prepared to bring Pochettino on board during the next international break in November if there is no significant turnaround in the club’s fortunes.
West Ham have reportedly engaged in talks with Watford over defender Craig Dawson. The Daily Mail says the Hammers turned their attention to the 30-year-old after being priced out of a move for for Burnley centre back James Tarkowski.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Eric Garcia is set to see out the final year of his contract with Manchester City after Barcelona were unable to meet the club’s valuation for the 19-year-old defender.
Social media round-up
Ousmane Dembele 'not happy' with Barcelona deal after Man Utd transfer blocked #MUFChttps://t.co/pWn5qbvWR5— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) October 5, 2020
Chelsea set to be stuck with unsettled pair Kepa and Marcos Alonsohttps://t.co/0QQRG2DKUb— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 5, 2020
Players to watch
Xherdan Shaqiri: The Daily Mirror says the 28-year-old winger will stay at Liverpool until at least January after ruling out a loan move amid interest from the likes of Roma and Lazio.
Felipe Anderson: Porto are weighing up a loan move for the West Ham midfielder, according to Sky Sports.
‘I don’t think Liverpool would look at Ollie Watkins, a striker isn’t a pressing issue for them – it’s Arsenal who need one’ Former Reds star explains why his old club don’t need an out-and-out forward this summer
‘He’ll still be playing at 40 at a good level because he’s in such good shape and looks after himself so well. He does everything to be a top professional’: Ex-Liverpool coach insists Mohamed Salah has plenty more miles in the tank
