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Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is of interest to Liverpool as well as Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp denies Germany speculation and Adam Wharton is a target for Manchester City.

Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester United for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and could even move for the 22-year-old Englishman in January. (Mail)

But Sean Dyche will be given funds to improve the Everton squad in January once the Friedkin Group complete their takeover of the club - and no top players will be sold. (Football Insider)

Former England boss Gareth Southgate is Manchester United's top pick to replace Erik ten Hag as manager. (ipaper)

The Old Trafford club are also interested in speaking to ex-Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri if they sack Dutchman Ten Hag. (Football Insider)

But Ten Hag retains the support of the senior players at Manchester United despite the side's poor start to the season. (Telegraph)

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed speculation he will take over as Germany manager. (Mail)

Barcelona and Spain midfield legend Andres Iniesta, 40, is expected to announce his retirement from football in the coming days. (Goal)

Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20, and Atalanta's 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Ederson are high on Manchester City's list should they try to replace injured Spaniard Rodri, 28, in January. (Caught Offside)

England winger Anthony Gordon, 23, is set to sign a new contract to keep him at Newcastle until 2030. (Fabrizio Romano)