Gossip: De Gea, Bale, Mourinho, Pogba, Sterling, Salah, Darmian

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Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 27, is set to commit his future to Manchester United by signing a new deal, ruling out an imminent move to Real Madrid. (Times - subscription), external

Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, 23, who is yet to begin formal talks with the Premier League leaders about a contract extension. The England international's deal expires in 2020. (Mirror), external

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba feels harshly treated by Mourinho and wants to feel valued again. (Mail), external

Mourinho told the France international to "have a look at the sign on the door on the way out" after a training-ground meeting. (Sun), external

Senior figures at Real Madrid privately admit they are ready to let Wales forward Gareth Bale, 28, leave this summer. (Independent), external

Chelsea are monitoring Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, 24, and could move for the defender in the summer. (Evening Standard), external

Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian, 28, in the summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

The father of Paris St-Germain forward Neymar remains in contact with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he tries to secure a move for the 26-year-old Brazilian. (Diario Gol via Star), external

Former Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff, 27, is in talks to join Championship side Bolton until the end of the season. (Sky Sports), external

Chinese club Dalian Yifang are close to signing West Ham defender Jose Fonte, 34, for £5m. The Portuguese is surplus to requirements under David Moyes. (Mail), external

Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco, 24, is set to leave Atletico Madrid and join Dalian Yifang for 30m euros (£27m). A deal could be completed by the end of this week. (Marca), external

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing West Ham defender Reece Oxford, 19, who is on loan at Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach. The Hammers value the England Under-19 international at £12m. (Telegraph), external

Barcelona have decided not to follow up their interest in Lyon skipper Nabil Fekir. Arsenal have been linked with a £45m move for the 24-year-old midfielder. (Sport), external

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is set to make peace with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte when the Red Devils host the Blues on Sunday. Mourinho said in January he will never be "suspended for match-fixing", having previously made a "clown" remark. Conte responded to Mourinho's comments, calling him "a little man". (Mirror), external

Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, 20, wants to continue his development at the Bundesliga club amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs. (Star), external

Best of Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid want Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 25, to delay agreeing a new contract until April, when they plan to choose between signing him or Manchester United's Spain international David de Gea, 27. (Telegraph), external

Belgium international Courtois has said his agent will listen to any offer from Real Madrid. (Mirror), external

Paul Pogba's agent has offered the Manchester United midfielder to some of Europe's top clubs. The 24-year-old Frenchman was a substitute for United's Champions League draw with Sevilla on Wednesday. (Sports Illustrated), external

England central defender Harry Maguire, 24, is ready to pledge his future to Leicester, despite being linked with Manchester City. (Sun), external

West Bromwich Albion are closely monitoring the progress of Ostersund manager Graham Potter. The 42-year-old Englishman says he plans to manage in the Premier League in the future. (Mail), external

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