Liverpool are set to reappoint Julian Ward as their sporting director, according to The Athletic. Ward, 45, will switch from his current role as Fenway Sports Group's technical director to replace Richard Hughes in a position he previously held during the 2022-23 season. This move comes as Liverpool remain committed to bringing the best out of Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, despite the player's representatives being sounded out by Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, according to Teamtalk. The 27-year-old English left-back has been attracting growing interest from the two Premier League giants. Bayern Munich are also interested in Nottingham Forest's England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 26, and Chelsea are tracking highly rated Gambian 15-year-old midfielder Adama Jeng.
Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details over a new long-term contract for England midfielder Declan Rice, 27. AC Milan and Roma are keen on a loan deal for Real Madrid's 20-year-old forward Endrick if Bernabeu president Florentino Perez is willing to let the Brazilian leave.