Football rumours: Pep Guardiola opts against summer extension at Manchester City
What the papers say
Pep Guardiola will not sign an extension to his contract as manager of Manchester City this summer, instead choosing to stay until its current end date in 2023, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a priority target for Newcastle this summer, the Daily Telegraph reports. According to the paper the Magpies have long held an interest in the player, but the 25-year-old is also wanted by Arsenal.
West Ham manager David Moyes is making a move for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to the Sun, looking to unite the 26-year-old with his England colleague Declan Rice.
Manchester United are keeping their eye on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, according to the Daily Mail. But the Spanish giants have placed a hefty £70million fee on the 25-year-old.
Social media round-up
Arsenal 'will turn transfer attention to Dominic Calvert-Lewin as striker option if Gabriel Jesus deal can't be struck' https://t.co/AqgvaHQ0AY— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 12, 2022
Does Erling Haaland ALREADY have a Man City exit plan?— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) May 12, 2022
Players to watch
Paul Pogba: Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Bayern Munich are now in the hunt for Manchester United’s 29-year-old France midfielder, who is already being considered by Manchester City, Juventus, Paris St Germain and Real Madrid.
Romelu Lukaku: The 29-year-old Belgium striker is keen to stay at Chelsea despite his indifferent form since joining last summer from Inter Milan, according to Give Me Sport.
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