Football rumours: Manchester City look to seal Erling Haaland’s future
What the papers say
Manchester City are turning their attention to agreeing a new deal for striker Erling Haaland The Sun reports.
With Pep Guardiola reported to have agreed a new one-year deal, City are hoping that development will help persuade the 24-yeard-old to sign an extension which could earn him around £100 million.
Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo is catching the eye of Premier League rivals. According to The Sun, Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in the Cameroon forward, 25.
Manchester United could turn to a long-term target, despite new manager Ruben Amorim being told he will not get major funds to spend in January. The Daily Mail reports United have renewed their interest in Everton’s England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22.
United are also being linked with Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande. According to the Metro, the 20-year-old has spoken with his former Sporting boss Amorim about making the move from Lisbon.
Social media round-up
🚨 Manchester United have not given up on signing Alphonso Davies as a free agent in the summer, despite heavy interest from Real Madrid.
(Source: @CMoffiziell) pic.twitter.com/7b4Guwb5Uk
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 20, 2024
🚨🇨🇦 Lille president Letang: “Jonathan David will NOT leave in January”.
“We made new contract proposal and it’s up to Jonathan now”, told @AfterRMC.
↪️🍁 Plan remains for David to leave as free agent. pic.twitter.com/DTWQs4hJHk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2024
Players to watch
Ederson: Manchester City are ready to fight for Atlanta and Brazil midfielder, 25, with Paris St-Germain and Juventus, according to Calciomercato in Italy.
Joao Victor de Souza: The 18-year-old Santos left-back is wanted by Chelsea and Barcelona for the Brazilian, reports Spanish outlet AS.