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)<\/p>\n
Haaland is ready to discuss a contract extension but his current deal no longer includes a release clause set at \u00a3175m as a consequence of Pep Guardiola signing a new two-year deal as the club’s manager in November. (Times – subscription required)<\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann impressed during initial talks with Chelsea about the role and is seen as the likeliest candidate. (Guardian) <\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
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)<\/p>\n
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 \u00a3100m move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (Metro)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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