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Bayern Munich sign Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barca

Aug 19, 2019

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Bayern Munich have signed Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho on loan for the season.

The German side will pay a loan fee of 8.5 million euros and pay his wages. 

They also have the option of making the deal permanent for a fee of 120 million euros.

Coutinho will wear the number 10 shirt previously worn by Dutchman Arjen Robben, who retired at the end of last season.

Solskjaer adamant that Pogba is staying at United

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Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant Paul Pogba will stay at Old Trafford amid links to Real Madrid and Juventus.

Pogba still called his future into doubt, following United's 4-0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League opener last week.

The LaLiga and Serie A markets will remain open until September 2nd, prompting ongoing speculation about a possible move to Real or a return to Juve.

Meanwhile, Solskjaer says he has no concerns over Pogba ahead of United's trip to Wolves for their EPL clash early tomorrow morning.

Klopp becomes fastest Liverpool boss to reach 300 league points

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Liverpool's win over Southampton over the weekend has helped manager Jurgen Klopp reach a new milestone. 

Klopp is now the fastest Reds boss to reach 300 points, doing so in just 146 games. 

The previous record holder, Kenny Dalglish, needed 150 matches to hit the landmark.