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Andoni Iraola has seen enough to feel good about Liverpool's direction heading into the new campaign. The Reds closed out their pre-season with a two-nil win over Como at Anfield, and Iraola was quick to single out Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo as players who caught his eye. There's genuine optimism building on Merseyside.
Meanwhile at Old Trafford, the transfer rumour mill is spinning in a very particular direction. Fabrizio Romano quietly deleted his post announcing Marcus Rashford would wear the number fourteen shirt next season, and United fans are reading that as a signal that INEOS may be reversing course on the forward's future. When Romano walks something back, people pay attention, and right now everyone is watching closely.
And across in Serie A, Jhon Lucumi had a choice to make this summer, and he made it decisively. Despite Inter Milan attempting a late hijack, the Bologna defender is heading to Juventus and the Allianz Stadium. The Bianconeri believe they've landed one of the best centre-backs in the Italian top flight, and Lucumi clearly agreed with their vision for him.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
