Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus wants £25m move to Barcelona ahead of Erling Haaland arrival - Paper Round

Jesus wants move to Barcelona The Sun reports that Barcelona could sign Gabriel Jesus this summer. The Manchester City forward will be out of contract at the end of next season and so could be available for £25 million this season.

The 25-year-old is aware that Erling Haaland is set to join City in the summer and Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez wants to refresh his squad with younger players. Ad/> /> TransfersAkanji, Torres and Rudiger lined up for Man Utd defence — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:53 Paper Round’s view: Jesus looked like a brilliant option for City when he first arrived from Barcelona and for a period he looked on the cusp of usurping Sergio Aguero, only to see the striker become even better in response to the challenge.

There is little chance he will be able to beat out Haaland to be first choice at the Etihad, so moving on makes sense, Read the full story United reluctant to appoint McClaren Manchester United’s incoming new boss Erik ten Hag wants to organise his backroom staff recruitment at the club, but The Telegraph reports that United are yet to formally appoint either of his preferred assistants: Steve McClaren and current colleague Mitchell van der Gaag. The club are expected to acquiesce to the request rather than risk a disagreement so early in his tenure.

/> Paper Round’s view: It is almost impressive that United’s hierarchy go out of their way to undermine their managers whenever they are given the chance. They clearly do not know better than any of the managers they’ve had since Alex Ferguson, but it does not stop them constantly meddling.

If Ten Hag is already being challenged he should probably wonder what the point is of taking over. Read the full story Kane set for Spurs stay A year after