News desk: Manchester City are preparing to offer Norway striker Erling Haaland a new deal in a bid to ward off interest in the 22-year-old from some of Europe’s top clubs, including Real Madrid. (Athletic – subscription required)

Haaland is ready to discuss a contract extension but his current deal no longer includes a release clause set at £175m as a consequence of Pep Guardiola signing a new two-year deal as the club’s manager in November. (Times – subscription required)

Chelsea have decided against pursuing ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique to become their new manager and will instead turn their attention to former Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann impressed during initial talks with Chelsea about the role and is seen as the likeliest candidate. (Guardian)

The Blues’ decision to snub Enrique will leave the path clear for Tottenham to appoint the Spaniard, 52, as Antonio Conte’s successor in north London. (Express)

Some of Chelsea’s players will see their wages reduced by at least 30% with the club set to miss out on the Champions League next season. (Mail)

Manchester United are interested in signing Netherlands and Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, 22, with United prepared to offload Englishman Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 25, and Portugal’s Diogo Dalot, 24. (Mail)

Barcelona would not be able to sign Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, from Paris St-Germain in their current financial situation, says La Liga president Javier Tebas. (Goal)

West Ham have identified Lille’s Paulo Fonseca as a potential replacement for David Moyes, who is likely to part company with the club at the end of the season (Guardian)

Arsenal could sell 21-year-old England Under-21 striker Folarin Balogun – on loan at French side Reims this season – to RB Leipzig in the summer to help fund a £100m move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (Metro)