Man City’s hierarchy have not given up on persuading Pep Guardiola to extend his reign to a decade and beyond via a new contract. Khaldoon Al Mubarak has been told to do what it takes to keep him in Manchester beyond 2025 by Sheikh Mansour.

Jack Grealish scores for England vs. Republic of Ireland. 0-2. ????????

Kevin De Bruyne: “I appreciate the time/effort that goes from the team, players and club to help me perform at that level. I try to help, working together. I know what the team can give me, nothing I can learn. We'll see what happens when a conversation starts…” [via _joebray]

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Pep Guardiola says he thinks Phil Foden will NOT join England on international duty due to illness.

Pep: “He doesn’t feel well otherwise he would be here. But international teams decide. He doesn’t feel good in his stomach, a little virus, but the people say he will be fine.”

Man City have considered FC Copenhagen striker, Orri Oskarsson (19) as back-up to @Erling_Haaland. Man City seem unlikely to pursue a deal but are firm admirers, and he is set to depart Copenhagen before the window closes.

Pep Guardiola: “Imagine a central defender has the ball and @Erling_Haaland makes this spring with his body, legs moving - it’s scary! It helps our people in the middle, at the back. Then we are more effective in our high-pressing, and we need him! This is…

Pep Guardiola on @Erling_Haaland's physical shape: “He feels good. Last season he always had problems with his hips, a little bit in his ankle, in the knee. This season, he’s taken care of himself with the physios really well.”

Cucurella: Trembling. ? @Erling_Haaland ?