26/05/2024
Football Titbits across the papers.
Kevin de Bruyne likely to stay at Manchester City, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe fails to give assurances about Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's future...
Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is expected to extend his Manchester City contract, despite the 32-year-old's advisors holding meetings with clubs in Saudi Arabia. (Mirror), external
Barcelona sporting director Deco is an admirer of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and the Spanish club could sell Brazil forward Raphinha to fund a move for the 27-year-old Colombia international. (AS - in Spanish), external
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not answer when asked a question about whether manager Erik ten Hag will remain in his job following his side's FA Cup final win against Manchester City. (Mail), external
England forward Jarrod Bowen wants to stay at West Ham amid Newcastle United being linked with a move for the 27-year-old. (Mirror), external
England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe's camp will hold talks with Arsenal about the 23-year-old's future at the club following his limited playing time during the 2023-24 season. (CaughtOffside), external
Barcelona have contacted Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who will leave Liverpool when his contract ends on 30 June, about the 33-year-old becoming a player-assistant to prospective new manager Hansi Flick. (AS - in Spanish)
Paris St-Germain have made a 100m euro (£85m) offer for Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the 23-year-old and Napoli still to come to an agreement about a contract renewal. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
PSG fear they are falling behind Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race to sign Lille's French centre-back Leny Yoro, 18, whose contract runs out at the end of the 2024-25 season. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required), external
Napoli are in contact with Antonio Conte about the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss taking over as their n
