No relegation clause for Haaland; multiple Premier League transfer links

Erling Haaland has no relegation clause in his Manchester City contract, according to reports published on 25 September 2026.

Saturday's round-up of transfer gossip also links Marcos Llorente, Alessandro Bastoni and several other players with interest from Premier League clubs and European sides.

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, 26, "does not have a clause in his contract with the club in the event of relegation or any other circumstances," a report credited to Sport (in Spanish) stated.

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are reported to be interested in Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente, 31; Llorente is yet to decide his future with Atletico Madrid, according to TeamTalk.

The same trio of Premier League clubs are said to be keeping an eye on Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni, 27, who is also attracting interest from Barcelona, per TeamTalk.

Brentford are in discussions with winger Kevin Schade about a new long-term contract amid interest from clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool, with Sky Sports identifying Schade as a Germany international.

Brighton plan to trigger an extension in the contract of 22-year-old Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari in the coming weeks, according to Football Insider.

Liverpool are reportedly giving serious consideration to making 27-year-old Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo's loan switch from Barcelona a permanent deal, as reported by Mundo Deportivo; Juventus have been offered the chance to sign Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, 27, amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, according to Tuttosport.

Real Madrid are reported to be interested in Stuttgart's 20-year-old Germany U21s centre-back Finn Jeltsch, per AS, while Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa both made enquiries over the availability of 21-year-old France youth international Valentin Atangana, who is currently with Saudi club Al-Ahli, according to L'Equipe.

Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson is overseeing a new recruitment approach that will prioritise young talent and a new player trading strategy, The I reports.

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