Tuesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending ...
LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp insisted he is not worried about Liverpool stars Philippe Coutinho and Mohamed Salah being linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid but admitted that the club has to keep its best players happy if they are to bring success to Anfield.
- Jurgen Klopp has said Mo Salah is a now thriving as a "man" at Liverpool, after having been a "kid" during his unsuccessful spell at Chelsea.
- Daniel Sturridge should leave Liverpool if he hopes to play in the World Cup, writes Tony Evans.
WATCH: An early look at Premier League top scorer contenders
MAN UNITED: Paul Pogba must be more consistent with his performances before he can be compared to Steven Gerrard, according to Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez.
- Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial excite fans and continue Manchester United's tradition of young forwards, writes Andy Mitten.
WATCH: Can United still challenge City for the title?
WEST BROM: Nigel Pearson and Alan Pardew head West Bromwich Albion's shortlist to replace the sacked Tony Pulis, sources have told ESPN FC, with the club determined to hire a manager with a proven record of staving off relegation.
- Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is interested in the vacant manager's job at West Bromwich Albion and is on the club's list of potential options, sources have told ESPN FC.
- Sacking Tony Pulis removes a safety net against relegation, but there was no other choice with the club not moving forward, writes John Brewin.
- WATCH: What next for Tony Pulis?
PREMIER LEAGUE: Peter Crouch made a record 143rd Premier League appearance as a substitute when he came on in Stoke's 2-2 draw against Brighton on Monday night.
- Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has received a formal offer for the club, sources have told Press Association.
MAN CITY: Feyenoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has no doubt Manchester City are one of the best teams in Europe.
WATCH: How high is Kevin De Bruyne's ceiling?
ARSENAL: Arsenal have hired Borussia Dortmund's highly respected chief scout Sven Mislintat as the club's new head of recruitment, the biggest overhaul yet of Arsene Wenger's backroom staff in the wake of last season's disappointing league campaign.
- Mislintat's arrival at Arsenal helps pave way for Wenger's eventual departure, writes James McNicholas.
CHELSEA: Antonio Conte claimed that Chelsea have found a "new balance and solidity" by switching to a 3-5-2 formation after watching his team demolish West Brom 4-0 at The Hawthorns.
- Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata remaining healthy appears key to Chelsea's chances of staying in touch with Manchester City this season, writes Mark Worrall.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND: Peter Bosz has confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to face Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday.
WATCH: Tottenham have no "Plan B"
PSG: Thiago Silva says he used the recent international break to try and convince Brazil teammate Philippe Coutinho to team up with him and Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain.
BAYERN MUNICH: Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has said Bayern Munich are unlikely to make an attempt to sign Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.
- Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim have confirmed talks over a January transfer of Germany international Sandro Wagner.
REAL MADRID: Zinedine Zidane said that although others outside the club might be "worried" by his team's form, he remains convinced that they will come good again by the end of the season.
- Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos' broken nose will keep him out of Tuesday's Champions League group game at Apoel Nicosia, with Keylor Navas, Gareth Bale and Mateo Kovacic also still on the club's injured list.
- A game against Apoel Nicosia could be just the tonic for what has been ailing Real Madrid of late, writes Rob Train.
WATCH: Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop losing faith in Real Madrid this season
SUNDERLAND: New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has insisted he left his job as Wales manager with no bitterness over the difference of opinion which prompted his exit.
Source: espn.co.uk