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Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says it is not the right time to talk about his ongoing contract talks with the club, which the 29-year-old has described as a "sensitive situation". (Sky Sports)

Barcelona believe 24-year-old France winger Ousmane Dembele, who will be a free agent in the summer, will join Paris St-Germain if striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, leaves the French club. (El Nacional - in Catalan)

Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland fears Manchester United would not be able to match his ambitions on the pitch as he considers his next move. (ESPN)

Newcastle are interested in signing West Ham's English forward Jarrod Bowen, 25. (90min)

Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 18. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, 22, has confirmed he is changing agents before the summer transfer window, with Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United said to be possible destinations for the Uruguay international. (Metro)

Arsenal are prepared to sell Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 26, for 30m euros (£25m) this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

The Gunners have also held meetings with Real Madrid over the possible loan signing of Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 31. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Newcastle are ready to make a move for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The 26-year-old England international has also been linked with Manchester United. (The I - subscription required)

Aston Villa are monitoring PSV's 20-year-old English winger Noni Madueke. Leicester City are also interested. (Talksport)

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There are tiny margins between Man City and the other team.

Tottenham and Tanguy Ndombele do not expect Lyon to take up the option to turn the 25-year-old French midfielder's loan at the Ligue 1 club into a permanent switch for £54m. (Evening Standard)

However, Spurs are preparing to bid for Peterborough United's 19-year-old English defender Ronnie Edwards. (Football Insider)

Fenerbahce's Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 33, could join MLS side Inter Miami. (Metro)

Everton's hierarchy do not believe sacking manager Frank Lampard will improve their prospects of avoiding relegation from the Premier League at this stage. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United and Real Madrid have contacted Everton over the possibility of signing Brazil forward Richarlison, 24. (Sport Witness)

Former Netherlands and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, who is a coach at Feyenoord, has rejected the chance to join Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Old Trafford. Ajax boss Ten Hag is the favourite to become the new Manchester United manager. (Soccer News - in Dutch)

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