Former Liverpool captain is hoping that Dutch club agree to tear up contract and permit him to join French club before window closes

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Arsenal would ‘prefer’ to sign two alternative strikers to Ollie Watkins but have ‘panicked’ in the final week of the transfer window, according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit. The north London club are considering making a second offer for England international Watkins after seeing their opening £60m bid rejected by Aston Villa.

The Liverpool great returns to England not only diminished, but reconsidered, without the prospect of a top level post

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Steven Gerrard has seen his ties with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq cut after 18 months in charge as manager.

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Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo took to social media to send a message to the fans after their 3-2 defeat to PSV.

Steven Gerrard has left his post as Al-Ettifaq manager by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday, after a run of two wins and eight losses in 14 league games left the club languishing in 12th place in the standings.

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson took to social media to vent his frustrations after their 3-2 defeat to PSV.

Steven Gerrard has departed as head coach of Al Ettifaq by mutual consent and betting sites are already offering odds on his next destination. The former Liverpool and England midfielder joined the Saudi Arabian club in July 2023 and signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024,