Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool to rival Man United for Branthwaite

Steve Nicol has analyzed the problems facing Arne Slot's Liverpool after their unbeaten start to the season ended with a loss to Crystal Palace, highlighting issues within the team.

In transfer news, Liverpool and Manchester United are both weighing up a move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, with United potentially making a £65 million offer in January, while Liverpool may pursue him after missing out on Marc Guéhi; Everton aims to retain the 23-year-old, who is under contract until 2030.

Jose Mourinho, as the new Benfica manager, is keen to reunite with former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who is considering a return to Europe from Al Ittihad due to the Saudi club's slow start to the season.

Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim is not concerned about his future amid links to Manchester United, while sources indicate Manchester City is close to agreeing a new deal for Savinho, and Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire after the MLS season.

AC Milan is set to rekindle their interest in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez this winter to bolster their defensive options, after failing to sign him on deadline day; Gomez is under contract at Liverpool until 2027.

Manchester United holds a key advantage over Chelsea in the race to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, with funds potentially freed up if Marcus Rashford moves to Barcelona; Yildiz is expected to cost over £80 million.

Karim Adeyemi is getting closer to extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund after a fine start to the Bundesliga season, including scoring in a recent win against Mainz.

Thomas Hitzlsperger has praised Harry Kane's impact at Bayern Munich as he reaches 100 goals for the club.

Manchester United is prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free when his contract expires next summer, though they have an option to extend it by 12 months.

Liverpool is looking at Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano and may move for him if he does not agree to a new deal with the Bundesliga champions.

Manchester United has lined up Conor Gallagher as a backup option if their efforts to sign Carlos Baleba prove unsuccessful.