EXCL: Bayern Munich add Chelsea defender to shortlist of Benjamin Pavard replacements and find out which Crystal Palace star Roy Hodgson considers 'untouchable'

Today's column, featuring big stories on Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Crystal Palace and more!

Kieran Tierney will become new Real Sociedad player this weekend…

It’s true, Newcastle United considered Kieran Tierney but Lewis Hall was their priority. Also Arsenal did not want to loan the Scotland international out to one of their top four rivals. Real Sociedad wanted him strongly and they’re going to complete his loan this weekend. They got their man!

In terms of what Tierney’s Arsenal future looks like, of course, anything can happen in football, but nothing ‘permanent’ has been communicated between La Real and Arsenal so we will have to wait and see.

Liverpool’s plan for Mo Salah is clear…

Liverpool's position on Mo Salah leaving is clear - they have no intention to negotiate. This is the position of the club and the manager. This is what the club said in public and this is what they're saying inside the club whenever the topic of Salah possibly leaving is mentioned. So, as I have already said, the reality is that Saudi have improved their proposal to more than double what they …