All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE TIMES
Erling Haaland would be allowed to leave Manchester City in two years if a foreign club pays his ?175m (EUR200m) release clause.
Kevin De Bruyne has claimed Manchester City are surging clear of Liverpool this season because they are a more controlled and consistent team than their “up and down” rivals.
The EFL has been warned that attendances in lower-league matches could be severely hit if it scraps the traditional Saturday 3pm TV blackout.