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That would still be quite the send-off for Jürgen Klopp, but it looks to be a long shot.

If nothing else, though, Liverpool did not suffer double jeopardy, with its aggregate loss to Atalanta highly unlikely to endanger its Champions League spot for next season.

The Premier League now looks highly unlikely to claim a fifth qualifying place, but despite stuttering form, Klopp's side remain comfortably within the top four.

For very different reasons, Manchester United is unlikely to be directly affected either.

There may be a trickle-down effect in terms of the places available in lesser European competitions, but even five places would probably not be enough to get Erik ten Hag's side back in the Champions League.

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Yet with Manchester United's new minority owners and Liverpool's new manager, the two old rivals are both embarking on new eras of one kind or another.

But the 19-year-old has impressed in Barcelona's youth ranks, to the point where Liverpool and Manchester United are 'pushing' to sign the center-back, per Mundo Deportivo.

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Michael Edwards and new sporting director Richard Hughes cannot neglect the medium-term when looking at the long-term.

Gustavo Nunes (Grêmio)

Continuing the theme further up the pitch, Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly set to do battle for Gustavo Nunes, dubbed 'Gustavinho' by the fans

That comes as the new INEOS regime intend to place 'greater focus on emerging South American talent' in an effort to use resources better amid Financial Fair Play considerations.

Liverpool.com says: Perhaps more than the individual player here, it's interesting that Manchester United is aiming to break South America, and just as interesting that Liverpool seems to be right there with it
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