Mark Chapman and David Ornstein are joined by The Athletic's Simon Hughes with an update on Liverpool's January transfer plans as it appears they are unlikely to move for a defender despite their mounting injury concerns at the back.
Elsewhere Ryan Conway takes us inside the unravelling of Philip Cocu's Derby after the Dutchman left the club on Saturday, including insight into the chances of Wayne Rooney ending up in the hotseat.
There is also news of a potential contract dispute for Adama Traore at Wolves, Man Utd targeting Portugese defender David Carmo, plus we hear from former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini.
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The World Cup's dark shadow
The cult of Lionel Messi
Kane, Giroud, Richarlison: what makes a World Cup no.9?
Bellingham brilliance sets up France showdown
Messi's 1000th, Southgate's selection headache & hope for USA in 2026
South Korea stun Portugal, Suarez’s tears & USA vs Netherlands preview
Germany & Belgium head home, Japan top Group E & Suarez v Ghana
Messi & Argentina march on, Poland limp through, and prepare for pre-match penalties in 2026
Rashford’s resurgence, Pulisic puts USA through & politics dominates Iran discourse
The goals show, Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged & England v Wales preview
Shock, surprises & Germany still alive in World Cup
Messi's Flash of Genius as Mbappe Tussles For Limelight & Queiroz v Klinsmann
England 0-0 USA: Reaction from Al Bayt Stadium as Three Lions held
England v USA Preview, Neymar worry & Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history
Germany defiant off the pitch but desperate on it, Brazil expectant, England hopeful on Kane injury
Ronaldo leaves, Man Utd for sale, Saudi Arabia humble Messi & Argentina
Bellingham's Brilliance, Southgate's 'Ruthless England Machine' & Iran's Silent Anthem
England's 'OneLove' Armband U-Turn, Qatar's Empty Seats & US Excitement Levels
Qatar World Cup 2022: Infantino speech reaction, the human cost to migrant workers & England latest
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