Papers: Carrick wants FIVE signings this summer
Forest reject opening bid for Anderson
Nottingham Forest have rejected Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson.
City's pursuit of the midfielder will continue, reports The Athletic.
Forest do not want to sell 23-year-old but privately accept that he is likely to depart this summer.
Anderson is currently in the US with the England squad ahead of the World Cup.
Perez confirms Mourinho return if re-elected as Real Madrid president
Jose Mourinho will return to Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday.
The current president is campaigning for another term in charge at Real but will face competition from renewable energy entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme in the first contested election for 20 years.
Perez confirmed he would bring Mourinho back to the Bernabeu Stadium for a second stint in charge if successful in the elections.
Perez's announcement landed while opponent Enrique Riquelme was appearing on Spanish television programme El Hormiguero, where he said he would not appoint Mourinho if elected.
He also claimed he would make Manchester City midfielder and Spain captain Rodri his first signing.
Mourinho managed Real from 2010 to 2013 and guided Los Blancos to a record LaLiga points tally in 2012.
Iraola set to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday
Latest from Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor:
Andoni Iraola is expected to arrive on Merseyside tomorrow to become the new head coach of Liverpool.
Your Site News understands he will likely sign his contract when he arrives tomorrow morning.
Liverpool reached a verbal agreement with Iraola on Tuesday.
Iraola wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, Tom Webber to join him on his coaching staff at Anfield.
Business as usual for Keane despite Celtic talks...
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Celtic managerial target Robbie Keane is still expected to play for Liverpool Legends at the Champions Impact tournament in South Korea this weekend.
Your Site News reported Celtic had held "constructive" talks with Keane regarding the role on Wednesday, with more discussions set to take place next week.
The match against Barcelona Legends takes place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday.
Do Liverpool have finances to rebuild under Iraola?
Your Site News reporter Vinny O'Connor discusses the potential restructure Liverpool may undergo if Andoni Iraola is appointed their new manager.
The new Isak? Newcastle join Brighton in Yohanna race
Latest from Your Site News' Keith Downie and Mark McAdam:
Newcastle have joined Brighton in the race to sign winger Zadok Yohanna.
The St James Park club have held talks with AIK, and numbers have been discussed.
Swedish side AIK are looking for around 20m for the teenager, and Your Site News reported earlier this week that Brighton have held advanced talks.
There is also a lot of interest in the winger from Europe.
Nigerian winger Yohanna plays for AIK in Sweden, the club where former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak started out.
The key questions Celtic must answer in manager search
Your Site News analyses the key questions Celtic must answer as they search for their new manager...
Robbie Keane, Martin O'Neill, Craig Bellamy and Roberto Martinez have all been considered.
Read more here:
Why did Ayto leave Brighton?
Exclusive from Your Site News' Elliot Cook:
Brighton have announced the departure of Jason Ayto, the club's sporting director, just nine months into the role. So why has the man who oversaw many parts of the football operation, including recruitment, departed the club now with a transfer window just around the corner?
Ayto was appointed in September last year and was given the title of Sporting Director in something of a revamp of senior roles.
The 41-year-old replaced technical director David Weir, who now holds that position at Strasbourg.
Brighton recruited Ayto because they felt he could provide fresh insight gained from more than a decade of service to Arsenal in different roles, including the position of scout, recruitment co-ordinator and assistant sporting director.
Your Site News understands as time went by it became apparent that Ayto's approach and way of working was slightly different to what Brighton were looking for to operate in, and get the best out of, their specialised data-led model which drives their recruitment processes and other key areas of the club.
Although having extensive experience and a specialist in aspects of scouting, it's understood Ayto himself also felt his skills and strengths didn't necessarily suit the Brighton model.
Both parties came to the realisation that they weren't a perfect fit and have now decided to part ways. He leaves with the club's best wishes and on good terms.
He will be eagerly sought after by clubs looking to bolster their recruitment departments in the coming weeks and months.
So, will the decision have much of an effect on the business the club are looking to do in the transfer window?
Technical director Mike Cave will step up and assume Ayto's responsibilities. Cave has been working for the club for quite some time.
In terms of recruitment - he has always concentrated on bringing players into the club and that will continue so preparation on targets will be well down the line.
Cave will report into deputy chair and chief executive Paul Barber and will oversee all sporting areas of the club, working with the existing senior team.
It's also believed Brighton may create a new assistant role to work alongside Cave in the future to offer him support in such a demanding role.
Man management and 'a bottle of magic' - How Iraola can step up at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola will face a "completely different" challenge at Liverpool - but after his "small scale" success on the south coast he is primed to bring his "magic" with him to Anfield.
That's the verdict of Your Site News reporter Mark McAdam, who has covered Iraola's rapid rise at Bournemouth first-hand.
Here, he explains Iraola's man-management techniques and how the incoming head coach can unite the Liverpool fanbase behind his team...
