He had always seemed likely to follow the likes of Barcelona legends Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruyff into management, and it appears that 38-year old Spanish midfielder Xavi is set to begin a new career by taking over the reins as manager at Qatari club Al Sadd.

According to Spanish publication ​Marca, Xavi will sign a two year deal within the coming weeks, and is likely to replace current boss Jesualdo Ferreira in the summer.

Thomas Tuchel set for PSG but question marks remain over European pedigree
http://global.espn.com/...thomas-tuchel-set-for-psg-but-question-marks-remain-over-european-pedigree

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Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the club’s intention to sign on-loan playmaker James Rodriguez on a permanent basis

Reports today suggesting Franck Ribery is disappointed Bayern Munich have yet to commence contract talks with the Frenchman, who has received lucrative offers from Chinese clubs. (AZ)

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PSG are closely following Toby Alderweireld’s situation at Tottenham. He was fit, but not in the squad against Chelsea.

Mousa Dembele will not sign a new contract at Tottenham before this summer's World Cup. (Source - Telegraph)

Schalke Sporting Director Christian Heidel this afternoon, Meyer’s 9-year stint with Die Knappen looks certain to come to an end this summer, with Heidel having explained to reporters:

‘At the moment we can and must expect that Max leaves the club in the summer. Everything suggests that.’

‘At the moment there is no offer from us and no wish from Max to have a conversation again.’


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‘Cutrone’s Milan renewal soon…’ | Football Italia
https://www.football-italia.net/119168/cutrones-milan-renewal-soon

The Italian Football Federation has identified Carlo Ancelotti as their No 1 managerial target (Source - Calciomercato)

Gattuso will sign an extended deal as AC Milan coach on Thursday (Source - Gazzetta dello Sport)

Arturo Vidal will have a straight choice between Chelsea and Manchester United this summer amid growing claims he will leave Bayern due to Leon Goretzka (Source - Tuttomercatoweb)

Jose Mourinho will rival any PSG approach for Miralem Pjanic this summer. (Source - Corriere dello Sport)

Gabby Agbonlahor will leave Aston Villa regardless of their Championship status next season. (Source - Telegraph)

The Thomas Tuchel Express - All aboard, but where will it stop? - Fussball Stadt
http://fussballstadt.com/thomas-tuchel-express-aboard-will-stop/

​​Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has confirmed he will leave the Premier League giants for boyhood club Independiente when his contract expires in 2020.

The Argentina international has previously expressed his wish to finish his playing days in his homeland and City fans now know the date when Aguero will leave the Etihad Stadium.

He told Fox Sports, as quoted by ​Calciomercato: "When my contract with Manchester City ends (2020), I will return to Argentina, to Independiente."

ASYD: Having spoken to someone very close to Tuchel he is definitely not going to Arsenal - Wenger has not decided his future yet.

ASYD: Honigstein on ESPN: Tuchel has told Bayern he is going to another club and that he may be available again in 3-4 years time

Juventus have made Sergej Milinkovic-Savic their top transfer target for the summer and could abandon plans to sign Emre Can if they feel they could secure the move for the player. (Source - Tuttosport)

"I’m sick of the speculation. I will make it clear before the World Cup. I will be a Chelsea player next year."

- Thibaut Courtois