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The Masters 2026 build-up LIVE! Latest news, updates, highlights ahead of Rory McIlroy's title defence at Augusta National

'Man City offer Rodri new contract'

Manchester City have offered Rodri a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It is claimed that Real Madrid are interested in the 29-year-old.

If the Spain international rejects City's new deal, then Pep Guardiola's side would reportedly still ask for a big fee this summer despite his contract being up at the end of next season.

Last month, Rodri refused to rule out a future move to Real when he leaves Man City.

He played for Atletico Madrid earlier in his career, but he insists that would not prevent him from joining their city rivals should the opportunity arise.

He told radio station Onda Cero: There are more players who have taken that path. Not directly, but over time. You cant turn down the best clubs in the world.

Rodri, who joined City in 2019, admits he would like to return to play in his homeland one day.

He said: I would like to return, yes, obviously.

Seven players set to leave Liverpool as Slot looks to reshape squad - reports

Liverpool are preparing to offload a number of players this summer, with Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa all being made available for sale as head coach Arne Slot looks to rebuild the Premier League champions' squad, according to reports in the Sun.

Meanwhile, there are also  doubts over the futures of midfielder Curtis Jones, Scotland left-back Andy Robertson and central defender Ibrahima Konate, who could all Anfield this summer.

Mohamed Salah has already announced his departure from the club at the end of the season, while there could be yet more upheaval for the Reds with both sporting director Richard Hughes and chief executive of football for Fenway Sports Group Michael Edwards wanted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

One area of the team Slot is looking to strengthen is the holding midfield position, with Brightons Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palaces Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forests Elliot Anderson and Real Madrids Eduardo Camavinga all reportedly targets.

'Rogers open to leaving Aston Villa this summer'

Morgan Rogers is open to leaving Aston Villa this summer, according to The Sun.

It is claimed that Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are all long-standing admirers of the 23-year-old, while Manchester United are also interested.

But despite Rogers signing a new six-year deal at Villa in November, the report says 'there is an understanding between him and Villa bosses that this summer is probably the right time to part ways'.

The England international reportedly 'wants to be part of a team that is consistently pushing to win major trophies'.

It is also claimed that Rogers has a healthy relationship with Villa boss Unai Emery and the club's hierarchy, and hopes they will not stand in his way if the right offer comes in.

The ex-Middlesbrough attacker has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 44 games in all competitions this season for Villa.

Rogers, who was awarded PFA Young Player of the Year last season, is also on course to be part of England's 2026 World Cup squad.

Palace move to new managerial targets after Iraola snub

Latest from Your Site News' James Savundra:

Crystal Palace are believed be moving onto other managerial targets with Andoni Iraola unlikely to switch Bournemouth for Selhurst Park.

Ideally for Palace, Iraola would be a prime candidate to replace the outgoing Oliver Glasner when both their contracts expire this summer. But Iraola, who also has interest from Atletico Bilbao in his native Basque region of Spain, is believed to prefer to stay at Bournemouth unless one of the big clubs comes calling.

Bournemouth have offered him a new contract but Iraola has not yet given the club an answer and is not expected to do so until the end of the season.

That is when there is set to be significant movement in head coaches across Europe involving a number of top clubs and big names.

Your Site Championship Predictions: Good Friday!

Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 40 of the Sky Bet Championship season on the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast.

Running order Middlesbrough vs Millwall, Leicester vs Preston, Norwich vs Portsmouth, Oxford vs Hull, Coventry vs Derby, Rest of the Good Friday 3pms

Meet the World Cup hopefuls...Real Madrid's next Galactico and Spurs' best performer

Each World Cup presents us with a new footballing star. Enzo Fernandez in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe in Russia. James Rodriguez in Brazil. Who will it be in the USA, Canada and Mexico?

From Real Madrid's next Galactico to Spurs' best performer this season, Your Site takes a look at who could be this year's World Cup breakout star. Who will be Next Up?

Gerrard advised Salah not to leave 'under cloud'

Steven Gerrard has revealed he advised Mohamed Salah not to leave Liverpool "under a cloud" following the Egyptian's public fallout with manager Arne Slot.

Salah announced last week he will depart Anfield in the summer after agreeing to end his contract a year early.

The 33-year-old has endured a difficult season and claimed during a post-match interview in December to have been "thrown under the bus" by Slot, having been dropped to the bench amid a poor run of results.

"I spoke to him around that interview at the time and sort of said to him, 'don't do what you've done and go under a cloud'," said Gerrard, speaking on The Overlap podcast.

"I spoke to him direct. He texts me now and again, or I text him - more to do with if I'm going somewhere with Lio (Gerrard's son), just so Lio can see him, really, but I'm not like close to him.

"But it gave me the opportunity to say to him, 'Look, you've been here eight, nine years, you've been king here, you've got this legacy, just go on your terms, the right way'.

"He was still a little bit emotional from the incident. He was in and out of the team at the time, he was upset. I just thought it would be a shame if he left in January and he just left (without a goodbye)."

Former Reds captain Gerrard believes it is in "everyone's best interests" for Salah, who has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances for the club, to leave at the end of the campaign.

Gerrard believes the forward will ultimately regret his explosive interview, which followed being an unused substitute in a 3-3 draw at Leeds on December 6.

Asked if he was shocked by news of Salah's imminent departure, the 45-year-old replied: "No, not at all. I think it's in everyone's best interests now. I think the timing's right.

"He's obviously had a disagreement with the manager. I don't know at what level. He's obviously done the interview, which I think he'll regret further down the line. But that told that there was an issue there."

RB Leipzig set price tag for Liverpool and Man Utd target Diomande

RB Leipzig have slapped a 87.3m (100m) on Liverpool and Manchester United target Yan Diomande, according to Sky in Germany.

It is claimed that although the Bundesliga side want to keep the teenager for another season, they will consider offers for him starting at 87.3m (100m).

RB Leipzig want to reward the 19-year-old with a new deal and a performance-based pay rise, but there would be no release clause included in the new contract.

Liverpool are reportedly closely monitoring the Ivory Coast international and remain in contact with his agents.

The Reds will be searching for a Mohamed Salah replacement this summer, with the 33-year-old departing Anfield at the end of the season.

But Liverpool will face competition for Diomande's signature.

have emerged as one of the clubs with the strongest interest.

There is also interest in him from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, too, while he has been tracked by Tottenham.

Diomande is set to be one of the most coveted wingers this summer, having scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 29 games across all competitions for Leipzig this season.

Diomande is set to star at this summer's World Cup for the Ivory Coast, and you can read more about him here in our Next Up special on the tournament's rising stars!

Papers: City formally ask Pep if he plans to see out contract amid uncertainty

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

'Chelsea players unhappy with Fernandez'

Chelsea players have been left unimpressed by Enzo Fernandezs leadership during a run of four consecutive defeats, according to The Telegraph.

The midfielder, who is vice-captain and has been skipper in Reece James' absence, has reportedly been vocal in the dressing room after the recent losses to Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle and Everton.

It is claimed he has also berated his own team-mates on the pitch, which has annoyed some of his colleagues at a time when the club needs to pull together.

The Argentina international cast doubt on his future in the immediate aftermath of the Champions League last 16 loss to PSG.

He has five years to run on the contract he signed when joining for a then-British record fee of 106.8m in 2023, but hinted to ESPN Argentina that the next few months could be his last at Stamford Bridge.

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