Liverpool have confirmed Richard Hughes’ departure as sporting director, while Al-Hilal have appointed him to the same role in Riyadh.
Liverpool have been drawn at home to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup third round, with the heavyweight tie set for the week commencing September 14.
The Premier League returns from 21–24 August with champions Arsenal opening against Coventry City, Newcastle facing Liverpool and Nigerian interest centred on Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka.
Mohamed Salah has completed his move to Trabzonspor, ending a nine-year Liverpool career that produced 257 goals and eight major honours and opening a dramatic new chapter in Turkey.
Five confirmed Premier League transfer moves are reshaping the new season, from Chelsea and Manchester United to Arsenal, Liverpool and Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna at Brighton.
