Liverpool ‘want Mbappe’ in summer, Arsenal target Silva, World Cup qualifiers suspended – Spurs, Chelsea transfer news

RAM-P IT UP

Real Madrid have told Sergio Ramos to take or leave an offer to renew his contract, according to reports.

The 34-year-old has been a huge part of the Bernabeu side since joining in 2005, earning the full-time club captaincy after a decade at the club.

According to Marca, Real have given the defender until the end of the month to decide his future.

The one-year extension on the table contains an option for another season in the Spanish capital.

MANCHESTER CITY 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 2

Luke Shaw’s first goal in a year has put the away side in full control with Pep Guardiola’s men in danger of losing their winning streak.

IBRA CADABRA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly set to come out of international retirement to play for Sweden for the first time since 2016.

The AC Milan striker hasn’t played for the Scandinavian country since Euro 2016, with his last appearance for his country coming in the 1-0 defeat against Belgium.

Ibrahimovic – who expressed his interest in playing for Sweden at the 2018 World Cup – insisted last year that he wasn’t thinking of returning to the national team.

But according to FotbollDirekt, the 39-year-old is poised to end his hiatus with the maverick forward to be called up to Janne Andersson’s squad on March 16.

KNEE JERK REACTION

Derby announce they will no longer take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter because more practical action is needed.

The statement read: “Derby County’s players and staff have confirmed, unanimously, that they will no longer take a knee before matches,’ a statement read.

“This decision has been made after discussions as a group, including first-team players and senior staff members, in recent days.

“It has been decided, as a collective group, to no longer take a knee.

“This decision has been made because the symbolic gesture of taking a knee is not enough; more needs to be done and we are committed to playing an important role in this.”

CAUSE FOR KONSERN

Aston Villa are reportedly in talks with Ezri Konsa about a new deal in a bid to fend off interest from Liverpool and Tottenham.

The Mirror claim Dean Smith is desperate to keep hold of the defender and are set to offer improved terms to match his status in the squad.

The report adds that Konsa’s proposed new deal will bring him in line with some of the other top earners at the club.

MI-NO CONTRACT?

Paul Pogba’s future looks increasingly uncertain as reports claim his agent Mino Raiola has not yet opened talks with Manchester United over a new contract.

The 27-year-old, whose current deal expires next summer, has been linked with several clubs over a possible move.

According to the Daily Star, there is no current dialogue between Raiola and United.

TEAM NEWS

Here are the sides for the Manchester derby.

OH MO

Liverpool star Mo Salah gave the ball away and Fulham’s Mario Lemina took full advantage to rifle home past Alisson.

LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Steven Gerrard has won the first league title of his career as manager of Rangers.

With Celtic only able to draw 0-0 with St Mirren, Gerrard’s side were crowned SPL champs for the first time in a decade.

BLUE MOON

Chelsea are reportedly set to offer contract extensions to both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

The centre-backs have become key players under Thomas Tuchel since he replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge, with the German huge fans of both men.

Rudiger, 28, has started every game under the German gaffer, while Christensen, 24, has featured in five out of the last six Premier League matches.

And with the pair’s contracts to expire in 2022, it has been claimed that the Blues are keen to tie them down to new deals.

According to the Telegraph, Chelsea are planning to offer Christensen a new contract, though talks are yet to take place.

They state that the West London outfit are keen to extend the Denmark international’s stay as they are aware clubs are monitoring his situation.

And Football Insider have revealed that Chelsea are in the process of offering Rudiger a long-term deal ahead of the summer.

BRU UP A STORM

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has been criticised by Roy Keane for his ‘disrespectful’ body language.

Keane told Sky Sports ahead of the Manchester derby: “We’ve seen him taken off in a few of the games and his body language has not been great.

“There’s nothing wrong with being taken off and shaking your head for ten seconds.

“But if you’re walking off and a team-mate is coming on, and you’re throwing your arms up in the air, that’s disrespectful to your team-mate.

“And we’re on about a leader.

“If I was coming on and the player was shaking his head, almost disrespecting him, saying ‘I’m coming off for you?’, you’d have a quiet word with him in the dressing room.

“And he’s done it a number of times, so he’s on about maturity and showing respect to your team-mates, well show respect if you have a bad game and don’t be throwing your arms up in the air every two minutes.”

REAL DEAL

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly interested in bringing Real Madrid pair Lucas Vazquez and Isco to Goodison Park.

The duo were both at the Bernabeu when Ancelotti was manager between 2013 and 2015.

According to Defensa Central, the Everton boss…