Everton remain on the lookout for a new academy director and head of academy recruitment after the departures of Gareth Prosser and James Vaughan this summer. Head of academy coaching Carl Darlington, formerly of the Welsh FA, has been named as interim academy director while a replacement for Prosser is found.

Liverpool have attempted to sign Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi this summer, but former Arsenal forward Ian Wright feels it wouldn't be the right time to move to Anfield for the England ace

As a respected leader and captain for Palace, playfully referred to as "Uncle Marc" by his England team-mates because of his maturity and temperament, he fits into the culture Liverpool have fostered over this recent period of success.