Football rumours: Manchester City being pushed over Erling Haaland plans

What the papers say

Manchester City are reportedly under pressure from Borussia Dortmund over their plans to Erling Haland. The Sun say that Dortmund maintain that nothing has been agreed, but they want to know as soon as possible if the striker will leave. The 21-year-old’s father, Alfe-Inge, who played for City from 2000-03, is leading the negotiations and is believed to be happy his son is joining Pep Guardiola’s side.

Liverpool have ‘probed’ the Barcelona teenager gavi About a possible transfer this summer, the Express refers to the Spanish media Sport as reported. The 17-year-old midfielder has appeared 39 times for Barça this season across all competitions, and has provided two goals and six assists in LaLiga.

Manchester United are said to be willing to pay a significant part of dean henderson‘s wages so he can rekindle his career on loan next season. The England international is languishing on the bench due to David de Gea being the starting goalkeeper at Old Trafford. Club bosses will put up half the 25-year-old’s salary if he goes out on loan amid interest from Fulham and Bournemouth, according to the Sun.

The Mirror say West Ham are inching closer to signing 21-year-old Manchester United defender Di’Shon Bernard. The paper reports that the Hammers will try to lure the centre-back, who has impressed on loan at Hull and Salford, with the promise of first-team football in the capital.

players to watch

Edon Zhegrova: The 23-year-old Kosovar winger from Lille could soon be signed by Arsenal, according to Sky Sports, citing Teamtalk.

gleison bremer: Italian outlet Tuttomercato reports that Newcastle are considering renewing their interest in Torino’s 25-year-old Brazilian defender, who has also sparked interest from the Gunners and Tottenham.