Manchester United are pondering a surprise new contract for Nemanja Matic, claims The Sun.

Matic was widely expected to leave United in this window but is now a key player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s injury-struck side.

Inter were heavily linked with a move for the Serbia international but Solskjaer has told Matic he will no longer be allowed to leave.

Matic has filled in for Scott McTominay very well in recent weeks and could even earn fresh terms at Old Trafford.

The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is free to agree a Bosman transfer with foreign clubs.

Manchester United have launched a £12.5m move for Birmingham teenager Jude Bellingham, claim The Daily Mirror.

Bellingham has been linked with several Premier League clubs after emerging as one of English football’s brightest prospects this season.

The 16-year-old is already a first-team regular for Birmingham and United are keen to win the race for the versatile midfielder.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have reportedly even tabled a bid that will excede £12.5m with performance related add-ons.

Birmingham are aware they will struggle to keep hold of Bellingham going forward but hope the youngster recognises the first-team chances he is getting at St. Andrews.

Bellingham has started 17 league matches this season in his breakthrough campaign and six appearances as a substitute. He has played a direct hand in four goals in that time (three goals, one assist).

Tottenham have successfully hi-jacked West Ham’s deal for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes, claims the London Evening Standard.

Fernandes is due to undergo his medical with Tottenham on Monday ahead of an initial 18-month loan deal.

England manager Gareth Southgate has no plans to recall Jamie Vardy for Euro 2020 at the end of the season, reports The Athletic.

Vardy called time on his international career in August 2018 following frank discussions with Southgate about the future of the national team.

Southgate has made it clear from the outset his vision for England is built around youth and he plans to stick to that for this summer’s European Championships.

BIRMINGHAM, England — Danny Drinkwater has seen Riyad Mahrez make fools of his opponents countless times, but this was the first time the opponent in question was him.

Carlo Ancelotti has told Everton he wants a new first-choice goalkeeper throwing Jordan Pickford’s future at Goodison Park into doubt, reports The Sun.

The Italian is ready to rip through Everton’s squad in the wake of being outplayed by Liverpool’s kids in last weekend’s Merseyside derby.

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Barcelona

Frenkie De Jong should start in the middle of midfield for Barcelona after picking up a LaLiga suspension.

Sergi Roberto is expected to start at right-back ahead of Nelson Semedo for the Blaugrana.

Atletico Madrid

Both sides will be well rested for this semi-final first leg but there is no question which team approaches the game in better shape, with Villa without four important, first team regulars.

Leicester ran out convincing winners when the sides met at Villa Park but Dean Smith will no doubt attempt to set his side up in a more defensive structure with the aim of leaving themselves a fighting chance at home.

Nevertheless, the hosts’ firepower should prove too much once more, so inflicting a blow themselves must also be high on the visitors’ list of priorities.

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