the Daily Briefing - Brendan Rodgers, Youri Tielemans, Moises Caicedo, Joao Gomes, and more

My exclusive transfer round-up, featuring the latest on Brendan Rodgers' future, plus potential targets for Liverpool and Chelsea.

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Today’s top stories:

• Leicester to hold internal talks over Brendan Rodgers

• Liverpool scouts monitoring Joao Gomes

• Could Graham Potter be reunited with Moises Caicedo?

AC Milan

Sergino Dest: “There’s a buy option in the contract between AC Milan and Barcelona, so I will do my best here as I hope Milan will sign me on permanent deal. I’m really happy here and I will give 100% to stay.”

Arsenal

What really went on with Arsenal’s pursuit of Youri Tielemans? Click here for more exclusive info and insight.

Did Arsenal miss a major opportunity to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk for a decent price? Click here to find out what happened this summer and my thoughts on what’s next.

YOUR questions answered - what will be Arsenal’s priorities in January? Click here to find out.

Bayern Munich

Julian Nagelsmann on Bayern Munich’s poor start: “The recent negative trend is not good. a lot has to change. I'm going to think, then we'll see how things go on from here. I will think about everything, about myself, the situation, everything.”

Brighton

Roberto De Zerbi remains a managerial candidate to replace Graham Potter at Brighton. Talks are ongoing and progressing well, with De Zerbi tempted by the chance to have an experience in the Premier League. Brighton like the work he did at Shakhtar Donetsk, playing good football and trusting young players - ideal for the club as they try to replace Potter.

Chelsea

Moises Caicedo is having an outstanding season for Brighton and will be a player Chelsea’s new manager Graham Potter knows well - could a January move be on the cards?

Why did Anthony Gordon end up staying at Everton despite being keen to join Chelsea? Click here for my exclusive insight on the deal and what happens next.

Rafael Leao was a target for Chelsea this summer, but AC Milan turned down a verbal offer for the Portuguese forward. As I wrote recently, contract talks with Milan will now continue.

Kepa Arrizabalaga: “I had chances to leave Chelsea in the summer - there were things, but the club always gave me their trust, they always wanted me to be part of the squad. We analysed it and I am happy to stay and be in this great club.”

📰 In other news, Barcelona are considering signing Jorginho next summer, when he’ll be out of contract with Chelsea (Mirror)

Everton

Anthony Gordon wanted a move to Chelsea this summer, but could he now sign a new contract at Everton?

Inter Milan

YOUR questions answered - do Inter Milan want Donny van de Beek? Click here for my answer.

Juventus

Massimiliano Allegri: “I missed all the rumours ‘Allegri close to being fired’. One bad game and it’s ‘Allegri’s job in danger’ on the press. Funny! I’m confident about our future, so I told the players: don’t ruin me the international break, I need some relax.”

Leicester City

Brendan Rodgers on his future: “I'll respect whatever the decision is. I think if you saw the first half you'll see the confidence and attacking play.”

Leicester will hold internal talks over Rodgers’ future - click here for the full story.

After a busy summer of speculation, what next for Youri Tielemans?

📰 In other news, Brentford manager Thomas Frank could be a candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers if Leicester decide to sack him (Telegraph)

Liverpool

Liverpool scouts have been monitoring Joao Gomes - but what next for the Flamengo wonderkid?

Liverpool sources deny speculation around Arthur Melo leaving already, same on the player’s side. The on-loan Juventus midfielder is 100% focused on Liverpool and working to get to his best condition.

As mentioned below, Arthur Melo played 90 minutes for Liverpool’s Under-21s as he looks to get ready to play for the first-team:

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano

Arthur Melo had the chance to play for 90 minutes with Liverpool U21 team — it’s his first start in 129 days, working hard to be 100% ready. 🔴 #LFC Arthur will keep working at the AXA Training Centre. No plans to leave in January on player or Liverpool side, as mentioned.

Manchester City

Erling Haaland scored again yesterday in Manchester City’s win over Wolves, and his numbers are absolutely out of this world:

• 14 goals in 10 games with Man City

• 100 goals in last 99 appearances;

• 26 goals in 21 Champions League games; …and it’s still September 17 — just 10 official games.

Reminder: he’s only 22!

📰 In other news, Manchester City have joined Chelsea and Tottenham in keeping tabs on Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar (Sun)

Manchester United

YOUR questions answered - Will Manchester United go for a new striker in January, and are they in the race for Jude Bellingham? Click here for my answer.

📰 In other news, Antoine Griezmann is attracting interest from Manchester United ahead of January (Express)

PSG

Luis Campos on Lionel Messi: “I asked Messi if he wanted to stay and I told him that I hope that he will stay here during my tenure here [3 years]. I’m very satisfied with Leo.”

PSG director Luis Campos: “Neymar was never close to leaving PSG. Rumours on Neymar this summer were completely fake - also, saying that Mbappe wanted Ney to be sold is another big fake news. Neymar is 100% part of our project.”