🚨 Liverpool's three-man transfer plan, Arsenal get rejected by attacker, Man United winning striker race & more

Plus all the latest updates from Real Madrid, Brazil and Inter Milan.

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Carlo Ancelotti becomes Brazil coach.

• Van Dijk speaks up on his future.

• Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid is “here we go”.

Arsenal

• Bundesliga attacker decides to stay at his club after talks with Arsenal. More details!

Barcelona

• Jorge Mendes: “Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. He’s been the best player in the world this season, that’s very clear. Lamine’s level has been worth the Ballon d’Or”.

• Wojciech Szczesny: “I have received a two-year contract extension offer from the club. But I need to decide with my family what’s best for us”.

• Hansi Flick has agreed on every detail of new deal at Barcelona valid until June 2027. It’s all done and set to be sealed this month with formal signature, but already approved with contract drafts. Official soon. One more year for Flick at Barça.