Football news LIVE: Gracia appointed Leeds manager, Brighton braced for De Zerbi interest, Champions League build-up as Liverpool face Real Madrid, Ainsworth to QPR confirmed

talkSPORT.com has you covered with all the latest Premier League and Champions League news, gossip and views in our dedicated football live blog.

The Champions League returns tonight with Liverpool set for a reunion with Real Madrid after losing last year’s final to the Spanish side.

We’ll bring you all the build-up to that and the latest on Javi Gracia after he was appointed Leeds manager on Tuesday afternoon, while Brighton are on their guard amid potential interest in Roberto De Zerbi.

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Top stories

• Former Watford boss Javi Gracia appointed Leeds manager
• Chelsea back Graham Potter and use Mikel Arteta model as inspiration
• Brighton are braced for summer interest in manager Roberto De Zerbi
• West Ham have no immediate plans to sack boss David Moyes after defeat to Tottenham
• Liverpool owner John W. Henry confirms club are not up for sale