All of Saturday’s major news and transfer gossip.
Juventus are preparing a bid for Manchester United’s on-loan striker Radamel Falcao, 29, who is struggling to make an impact at the Old Trafford club after joining from Monaco – (Tuttosport)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has suggested that the Premier League champions have done all they can to convince midfielder James Milner, 29, to sign a new long-term deal with the club – (Manchester Evening News)
Under-pressure Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson says he would not remain in charge at the Premier League’s bottom side if he thought they were doomed – (Daily Star)
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 20, has delayed contract talks until the end of the season to concentrate on helping the Reds finish as high as possible in the Premier League and win the FA Cup – (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are in pole position to secure a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven’s Dutch international winger Memphis Depay, 21, this summer – (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain are considering a summer move for 31-year-old Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, who is believed to have been offered a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge – (Daily Express)
Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Leeds starlet Alex Mowatt and are considering a summer bid for the player – (Daily Mirror)
The Reds are also eyeing Villarreal right back Mario Gaspar as a replacement for Glen Johnson – (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says there are “physical and psychological reasons” why his side perform strongly during spring – (Liverpool Echo)
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa has admitted he dreams of a move to the Premier League with title contenders Chelsea being his preferred destination – (Daily Mail)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that if defender Danny Rose, 24, is not called up by England manager Roy Hodgson next week he could pledge his international future to Jamaica – (Guardian)
Hodgson must also convince West Brom forward Saido Berahino that his international future is with the Three Lions after the forward received an official approach from Burundi – (Daily Mail)
The proposed £90m takeover of Crystal Palace appears to be nearing completion, with a group of American investors led by Josh Harris reportedly in “late-stage discussions” with the Premier League side – (Guardian)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says English football does not have enough black managers and coaches and supports the introduction of a Rooney Rule – (Daily Mail)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, believes Manchester City can still progress in the Champions League by beating Barcelona in the Nou Camp this week – (Telegraph)
Boss Roberto Martinez convinced Everton to smash their club transfer record to sign Romelu Lukaku, 21, after realising the striker’s goalscoring prowess was “not normal” – (Liverpool Echo)
Louis Van Gaal is planning for United to play a more expansive game if he is still in charge at Old Trafford next season – (Manchester Evening News)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has reacted to criticism from Jose Mourinho by claiming the Chelsea boss’s dark arts ensure his teams will never be loved – (Daily Mail)
Tottenham have been given permission to proceed with their £400m redevelopment of White Hart Lane after a local business confirmed it would not appeal against a High Court ruling forcing it to relocate – (Guardian)
Singer Edurne Garcia, the girlfriend of Manchester United keeper David de Gea, described Manchester as “uglier than the back of a fridge” during a Spanish TV interview – (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have opened talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over a shock deal to sign the Real Madrid ace – (Metro)
Jose Mourinho claims he has “unshakeable belief” in his players to deliver the Premier League title – (Daily Mirror)
Arsene Wenger insists he wants to keep Theo Walcott – but has warned the Arsenal winger he faces a fight for a starting spot – (Daily Star)
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood admits he is prepared to throw Scott Sinclair a career lifeline if he can help shoot them to survival – (Daily Express)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is hopeful James Milner will agree a new deal at the club – (Sky Sports)