Football gossip: Gomes, Martial, Pope, Pickford, Musiala, Chilwell
Liverpool want ex-Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes, Everton consider replacing Jordan Pickford with Nick Pope, and Steven Gerrard could return to Rangers.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, with the Reds scouts in attendance for the 24-year-old’s impressive first England start against Finland this month. (Liverpool Echo), external
Crystal Palace and Ipswich are both monitoring 27-year-old England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell ahead of a potential January move. (Sun), external
Bayern Munich are having difficulties convincing star attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, 21, to renew his contract with the club, which could spark interest in the Germany international from Manchester City and Manchester United. (Daily Mirror), external
Everton boss Sean Dyche is considering a shock move for England and Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, 32, to replace Jordan Pickford, 30. (Daily Mirror), external
Former Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is a free agent, is set to join Ligue 1 side Marseille after the 29-year-old France international was linked with West Ham and Manchester United. (L’Equipe, external – in French, subscription required), external
Manchester United are expected to offer 22-year-old winger Amad Diallo a new long-term contract in the coming months. The Ivorian’s current deal runs out this summer. (Manchester Evening News), external
