Manchester United still want to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, despite the return of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 36. (Express)
United are also in pole position to land 18-year-old Jude Bellingham after impressing the England midfielder during a tour of the club’s facilities before he decided to join Borussia Dortmund. (Sun)
Lionel Messi will make £25.6m in each of the next two seasons at Paris St-Germain, with the 34-year-old Argentina forward’s salary due to rise by a further £8.5m if he stays for a third year. (L’Equipe, via Marca)
Matthijs de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola says the Netherlands centre-back could leave Juventus at the end of the season, with Chelsea interested in signing the 22-year-old. (Tuttosport, via Express)
West Ham United coach Kevin Nolan says he would not sell 22-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice – who is a priority target for Manchester United – for £100m. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani does not want to leave Old Trafford even though the 34-year-old Uruguay forward is now competing with Ronaldo for a starting spot. (ESPN Brazil – in Portuguese)
Chelsea are preparing an attractive offer to lure Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Stamford Bridge as Juventus join the race for the 21-year-old Frenchman. (Tuttomercatoweb, via Express)
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he has not made up his mind on his first-choice goalkeeper this season, with England’s Dean Henderson, 24, and Spain’s David de Gea, 30, vying for the number one jersey. (Mirror)
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash will be approached by Poland before the next round of World Cup qualifiers because the 24-year-old qualifies to play for the country through family on his mother’s side. (Mail)
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage has warned Manchester United and Arsenal he will not let Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, leave without a fight. (Express)
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says he would like to rejoin Brazilian side Internacional if given the chance at some point, but the 28-year-old is “happy” after recently signing a six-year contract at Anfield. (Soccer Saturday, via Mirror)
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman is considering leaving Spain full-back Sergi Roberto, 29, out of Monday’s game against Granada to protect him after he was jeered off the pitch during Tuesday’s loss to Bayern Munich. (Marca)
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