Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has moved on from a hectic summer in which he almost left the club.

The Netherlands international looked to be heading for the exit until an 80 million deal with Manchester City, who moved on the back of Tottenhams interest, fell through.

Gakpo knew the club were trying to recruit Bradley Barcola, a direct competitor for his left-wing position, and while the France international duly arrived in a deal worth up to 123m the Dutchman was retained at Anfield.

However, he bears no ill feeling and insists it is business as usual for him now the season is well underway.

Gakpo, whose three goals match the tally of Barcola so far, was asked whether he was playing with a point to prove.

No, not really, my mindset has stayed the same like it always has been. I try to perform, he said ahead of the Champions League game against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

But it was quite a hectic summer regarding a lot of topics. I just try to enjoy football and enjoy life.

On what conversation he had with the club after the City move fell through, he added: It wasnt much of a discussion was it? The decision was made and that was it.

Thomas Tuchels No 2, Anthony Barry, has emerged as a front-runner for the Crystal Palace job, according to the Mirror. 

The England assistant coach is reportedly attracting interest as Palace consider their managerial options amid growing uncertainty over Pierre Sages future at Selhurst Park. 

Barry, who has worked alongside Tuchel at Chelsea and Bayern Munich, is suggested to be keen on stepping into a Premier League head coaching role. 

The 40-year-old extended his contract with the Football Association until 2028. 

Sophie Jackson has signed her first professional contract with Tottenham.

The goalkeeper, who turned 18 earlier this month, has featured for Spurs' U19s this season while continuing to train with senior stoppers Lize Kop and Selma Panengstuen.

A Tottenham academy product, Jackson has also featured for England's youth teams.

She said: It's a proud day for me and my family. I think it's something everyone dreams of growing up playing football.

"For now I want to keep pushing, keep supporting the other two goalkeepers and prove to Martin [Ho] and Willco [Ian Willocks, First Team Goalkeeping Coach] the player that I am. Then further on in my career, I hope to make my debut and become a regular in the starting XI."

Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey has signed a new five-year contract with the Black Cats.

The Netherlands international forward has been a hit on Wearside since joining the club in 2025, scoring seven Premier League goals in his debut season and adding a hat-trick against Manchester City in September.

Brobbey said: "Having played my part in helping this club qualify for European competition is something Im incredibly proud of. Its an achievement that will always be part of the clubs history. 

I know I still can be a better version of myself, and thats what motivates me every day. I want to score goals, help the team and give our fans something to be proud of.

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Scott Parker is to fly into the UK on Tuesday afternoon to finalise details with West Ham.

An agreement in principle has been reached. 

Mark Noble is expected to be part of his back-room staff. 

Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas:

Scott Parker is close to being appointed as West Ham boss to replace the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo, Your Site News understands.

Discussions are already believed to be at an advanced stage with the former Hammers midfielder. 

Parker has previously promoted three clubs to the Premier League: Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley.

He was sacked by Burnley when their relegation was confirmed last April.

West Ham have confirmed the sacking of head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. 

The Hammers sit eighth in the Championship after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to West Brom. 

Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take charge of the team's preparations for Wednesday's trip to Cardiff in the league. 

West Ham say the process of recruiting a new head coach is "already underway".

Nuno has been relieved of his duties on the same day he was due to hold a news conference ahead of the Cardiff game.

West Ham had been widely expected to go straight back up to the Premier League following last season's relegation but have not had an easy return to the Championship. 

The Hammers sit four points off the automatic promotion places after picking up just six wins from their first 13 matches. 

The club statement says the board of directors felt a change was "necessary" to ensure West Ham's "objectives and expectations remain on track".

Nuno's assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also departed.

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