Catch the latest Morning Bulletin podcast as we round up the big stories around Liverpool FC and the Premier League. We look into Louis van Gaal's comments about how close he came to managing Liverpool, before then trying to sign both James Milner and Sadio Mane for Manchester United. Is Billy Beane's influence at Liverpool to increase as the inspiration behind the Reds' Moneyball philosophy looks to get involved in Premier League football. Could Liverpool be set to make a move for Bournemouth winger David Brooks, plus we discuss Chelsea's impending signing on one-time Liverpool 'target' Kai Havertz - and look back on Liverpool's signing of Mario Balotelli six years ago today. Join Guy Clarke and Matt Addison for all that in the latest Morning Bulletin podcast. Enjoy.

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Morning Bulletin: van Gaal's Liverpool sliding door | Billy Beane's LFC influence | Brooks 'interest' | Havertz to arrive in Premier League