Pep Guardiola set for new Manchester City deal as Erling Haaland arrival imminent - Paper Round

Guardiola set for new City deal The Mirror reports that Pep Guardiola will extend his contract at Manchester City, even if he wins the Champions League this season. That’s because he believes the side can get better with Erling Haaland, who is set to join, and money will be raised for transfers with Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus potentially on their way out of the club, and Fernandinho definitely leaving.

Ad/> /> Transfers'He would have gone to Manchester United' — Dortmund chief reveals Haaland history12 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Sterling and Jesus could raise a decent wedge of cash, and Fernandinho will free up some wages for the reported £400,000 a week that Haaland will be taking down. As for Fernandinho, it will be difficult to find a replacement for a player who is versatile, consistent and experienced, and who is willing to sit out matches in favour of more glamorous options at times.

Read the full story Dembele ready to stay at Barcelona Following the contract renewal of Ronald Araujo at Barcelona, Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the Spanish club could be set to keep a number of players who had considered moves elsewhere. One player is French international Ousmane Dembele, out of contract in the summer, another is 17-year-old playmaker Gavi, and there is also veteran defender Dani Alves.

/> Paper Round’s view: If Xavi Hernandez thinks that Dani Alves can keep contributing despite his age, then keeping him on means the club don’t have to spend to strengthen at right wing-back. As for Gavi, he is hugely promising and the club need to have their homegrown identity retained, while Dembele is very effective if he is able to stay fit and keep his form.