Football gossip: Yamal, Chilwell, Musiala, Pope, Pickford, Gibbs-White (original) (raw)

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Barcelona are set to improve and extend Lamine Yamal's deal, Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town are looking at Ben Chilwell, and Steven Gerrard could return to manage Rangers.

Barcelona will improve Spain forward Lamine Yamal's contract for this season and have held talks about extending his deal until 2030 when he turns 18 in July. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town are both monitoring 27-year-old England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell ahead of a potential January move. (Sun), external

Bayern Munich are having difficulties convincing star attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, 21, to renew his contract with the club, which could spark interest in the Germany international from Manchester City and Manchester United. (Mirror), external

Everton boss Sean Dyche is considering a shock move for England and Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, 32, to replace Jordan Pickford, 30. (Mirror), external

Manchester United are expected to offer 22-year-old winger Amad Diallo a new long-term contract in the coming months. The Ivorian's current deal runs out this summer. (Manchester Evening News), external

John Textor wants to speed up the sale of his shares in Crystal Palace as he aims to accelerate his purchase of Everton. (Mail), external

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, with the Reds scouts in attendance for the 24-year-old's impressive first England start against Finland this month. (Liverpool Echo), external

Eintracht Frankfurt and Egypt striker Omar Marmoush, 25, is keen to secure a Premier League move, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and West Ham all interested. (Teamtalk), external

The door could be open for former boss Steven Gerrard to return to Rangers and replace Philippe Clement as manager. (Daily Record), external

Manchester City are monitoring Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 24, but Forest are keen to offer the England international a new deal. (HITC), external

Real Madrid and France left-back Ferland Mendy, 29, is set to sign a new deal with the Spanish club until 2027. (Marca - in Spanish), external