Murphy picks Salah replacement
Danny Murphy has claimed that Real Madrid star Rodrygo would be the “obvious” choice to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.
He told OLGB: “If Liverpool wanted one player to replace Mohamed Salah, the obvious choice for me would be Rodrygo from Real Madrid. I think he’s a wonderful talent.
“I don’t know what his contract situation is in Madrid, but I think of him because we’ve seeing him play at the highest level and winning Champions Leagues in the last couple of years.
“His numbers aren’t like Salah’s but he’s a match winner. He can beat people, he’s quick, he’s playing in an environment where he’s playing under huge pressure every week and dealing with it.
“Additionally they’ve got so many talented players at Real Madrid that maybe there is room for one of them to leave. So that would be the obvious standout for me.”
Ancelotti’s future
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that it will not be his decision when he leaves Real Madrid.
He said: “My departure date from this club is never going to be decided by me, no way.
“That day will come, but I don’t know when it might be, it’s not for me to decide.
“It could be tomorrow after the game, in the next game, in a year or in five years.
“I have an advantage and I have a goal.
“We will have Florentino Pérez here for another four years and he, who knows me very well, knows that the objective is to be here for another four years and that we can say goodbye together, with all the love in the world.”
Bright future
Brighton are reportedly interested in signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon.
The in-demand centre-half has previously been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Real Madrid.
Reports in Denmark’s Tipsbladet suggest Brighton will have to act fast if they want to land their man.
Bayern Munich have also “made an enquiry” about Diomande’s availability.
Having Gittens
Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.
The former Man City youth star has bagged seven goals in 18 games for Dortmund this season.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are “big admirers” of the England under-21 international.
But Dortmund are confident he stays this January.
French connection
Marcus Rashford could be heading to Monaco, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The Ligue 1 side are rich enough to afford the most attractive of loan deals, writes Ken Lawrence.
AC Milan have dropped interest in the striker while Dortmund would like to sign him on loan – but would expect United to fund half of his salary.
Monaco are understood to be considering an approach and would be willing to pay most if not all of his massive weekly wage.
Bah arrival
Real Valladolid centre-back Juma Bah is close to signing for Man City.
The Sierra Leonne international, 18, has proved a shining light at Valladolid this season after
According to Fabrizio Romano, Bah looks set to join City and be immediately loaned out to Ligue 1 side Lens.
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