Luis Enrique has confirmed he has reached an agreement with Roma to become the Serie A club’s new manager.

The Hicks-Gillett era at Liverpool should stand as a warning to the risks of takeovers funded by debt, a senior UEFA figure told an inquiry into football today.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is willing to return to Liverpool at the end of the season if Juventus do not want to sign him on a permanent deal.

American businessman Thomas Di Benedetto is close to finalising his purchase of Roma.