Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool monitoring teenage Ajax star Schuurs
Posted Sunday, November 01, 2020 by Goal.com
Ex-Barcelona coach Setien admits Messi is 'difficult to manage'
Former Barcelona head coach Quique Setien believes Lionel Messi is hard to manage, adding that the Argentine's enormous reputation meant he was difficult for the coach to criticise while in charge at Camp Nou.
Setien took over Barca in January after the club sacked Ernesto Valverde, but the ex-Real Betis manager lasted just over six months in the post before he too was relieved of his duties in August.
Barca's stunning 8-2 defeat in the Champions League was the final straw for Setien, who completed a season at Camp Nou that saw the club fail to win a trophy.
AC Milan circling for Milenkovic
Fiorentina's Nikola Milenkovic is being watched closely by AC Milan as an option for the coming transfer window, reports CalcioMercato.
While the Rossoneri are content with their current backline, the club will not rule out adding further cover as they seek to continue fighting on multiple fronts, both domestically in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, and in the Europa League.
Real Madrid set for quiet January
Real Madrid are not planning any signings during the January transfer window, reports Marca.
The reigning La Liga champions are finalising a streamlined budget, and will not sanction spending unless further sales are made.
Jones fears for Man Utd departure plans
Manchester United outcast Phil Jones fears that his planned move to Burnley may fall through, claims the Daily Star.
Jones has been linked to a loan switch to Turf Moor in January, but the planned takeover of the Clarets could scupper those chances.
Liverpool monitoring teenage Ajax star
Defender had trial at Anfield in 2018
Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Ajax's teenage defensive promise Perr Schuurs, according to the Mirror.
Schuurs, 19, strutted his stuff at Anfield during a trial two years ago and impressed in the clubs' recent Champions League meeting.
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