Football rumours: Jurgen Klopp gives Mohamed Salah the silent treatment

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What the papers say

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is refusing to speak to his 29-year-old star forward Mohamed Salah and his agent, according to a report in The Mirror. The paper writes the stand-off over a new deal for Salah, whose contract runs out in the summer, has turned sour.

The same paper writes that Manchester United have agreed a deal with 18-year-old Brighton midfielder Toby Collyer, beating off competing interest from West Ham and Chelsea. His contract is reportedly for three-and-a-half-years.

The Daily Mail writes that 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland would earn over £500,000 a week at Manchester City if he chooses to move to the club, making him the highest paid player in the Premier League.

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The Daily Mail writes that 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland would earn over £500,000 a week at Manchester City (PA)

And New York Jets owner and Donald Trump ally Woody Johnson has launched a £2 billion bid to buy Chelsea from sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, according to another report in the Mail. The Sun reports that he hopes to seal the deal before Friday.

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Players to watch

Eden Hazard: French publication Foot Mercato reports Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid’s 31-year-old winger.

Ruben Neves: Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo writes Barcelona are targeting the 25-year-old Wolves midfielder.