Erling Haaland's contract with Manchester City is firmly in place, without any clause for automatic termination or reduced release fees should the club face relegation.
Agreement details and transfer market news
Amidst the club's admission of financial violations, the futures of key players have drawn considerable scrutiny. Fortunately for the Norwegian forward, he remains tied to the champions by a long-term deal that does not grant him a free exit in case of relegation.
Key transfer rumours and stories of the day:
Regarding Erling Haaland and Manchester City: the current contract does not feature an option for automatic departure should the club drop out of the top flight.
Interest in Marcos Llorente: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all closely monitoring the situation of the 31-year-old midfielder at Atletico Madrid, who has yet to decide on his future.
Battling for Alessandro Bastoni: The same trio of English giants is keeping tabs on the 27-year-old centre-back from Inter, who is also attracting interest from Barcelona.
Kevin Schade at Brentford: The Bees are in active discussions for a new long-term deal with their German winger, especially with growing interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool.
Brighton contract extension: The Seagulls are set to activate the automatic extension clause for 22-year-old Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari in the coming weeks.
Ronald Araujo targeted by Liverpool: The Merseysiders are keen on securing the permanent signing of the 27-year-old defender from Barcelona following a successful loan stint.
Tyrick Mitchell offered to Juventus: The Turin side has been pitched a deal to sign the 27-year-old Crystal Palace full-back, who is also on Liverpool and Manchester United's radar.
Finn Yehlch attracts Real Madrid's interest: The Spanish giants have set their sights on the 20-year-old central defender from Stuttgart and the under-21 German national team.
Valentin Atangana on the Premier League radar: Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have both requested details regarding a transfer for the 21-year-old French midfielder from Saudi side Al Ahli.
Ross Wilson's course at Newcastle: The Magpies' sporting director is implementing a new club strategy that focuses on acquiring young talent and an aggressive player trading model.
