Erling Haaland's agent labels Real Madrid 'dreamland', Liverpool lead Mason Mount chase - Paper Round
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Updated 03/03/2023 at 09:43 GMT
Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has fueled rumours of a future transfer to Real Madrid by labelling the Spainsh club as a "dreamland" for footballers. Elsewhere, Liverpool's top central midfield targets are revealed, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Bristol City wonderkid Alex Scott and Nottingham Forest may struggle to hold onto highly-rated manager Steve Cooper.
Guardiola defends Haaland and insists City should work harder for him to prosper
Haaland lining up future move?
Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has seemingly cast doubts over the striker's long-term future at Manchester City. The super agent discussed the lure of Real Madrid at a talk in London on Thursday, describing the Spanish club as a "dreamland for the players". Haaland was linked with Real Madrid before eventually joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
The Mirror report: "Pimenta, talking at the FT Business of Football summit in London, said: 'there is the Premier League, and there is Real Madrid, and Real Madrid has something of its own that makes it the dreamland for the players. Madrid keeps this magic going. It doesn’t have the league competition but it does have the Champions League.'
"She added: 'In my agency, we try to make a plan. We have to make a plan. We need to have a goal. Maybe we won’t achieve it but if we don’t know where we’re going, for sure we don’t get there.'"
Liverpool's top targets revealed
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is apparently hoping to complete a rebuild in central midfield this summer and is targeting a number of top stars. The Reds are leading the race to sign Mason Mount, who is yet to extend his Chelsea contract. Mount's current deal is set to expire in 2024, so the Blues may decide to cash in on the England international this summer if the two parties fail to come to an agreement.
The Mail report: "Liverpool will be frontrunners in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this summer if the 24-year-old is unable to agree a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
"Liverpool are also in the running for Jude Bellingham, along with several other top European clubs, with the Borussia Dortmund star expected to be on the market at the end of the season.
"Similarly, the Reds are also admirers of Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has impressed at Molineux since his £38m move."
Spurs want latest wonderkid
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in pursuing a summer move for Bristol City wonderkid Alex Scott, according to the Sun. The 19-year-old impressed for Bristol City in their FA Cup fifth-round defeat against Premier League champions Manchester City this week, effectively announcing his name on the big stage.
The Sun reveal: "Tottenham are eyeing up a summer move for Bristol City whiz kid Alex Scott.
"Tottenham have a history of signing young British talent and have been following the progress of the £25 million-rated Scott for some time."
Cooper is a wanted man
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is understood to be wanted by a number of Premier League clubs that are considering managerial changes at the end of the current campaign. The 43-year-old is very highly-rated within England's top flight, but will come at a price after he recently signed a contract extension with Forest.
The Mail report: "A number of Premier League managerial jobs are set to come up at the end of the season and Sportsmail understands Cooper is already being identified by clubs as a target.
"There is doubt over the head coach’s position at Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham, Southampton and Leeds heading into the end of the season. Brighton may also be on the look out for a new boss amid growing interest in their manager Roberto De Zerbi.
"Cooper is currently under consideration for at least two clubs heading into the summer."
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