Lionel Messi on Chinese club's radar, Brazilian superstar prefers Manchester City over Manchester United: Transfer round-up, February 8, 2018

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Luis Enrique wants to take over at Chelsea in the summer

The Telegraph reports that Luis Enrique is the favourite to take over from Antonio Conte with the Spaniard looking to end his sabbatical for sitting on the thorned chair at the Stamford Bridge. It has become a matter of when Conte will get his marching orders.

But it has emerged that Enrique is not keen on taking over in the middle of the season and wants to start afresh in the summer. Another reason for this is that the majority of his backroom staff are currently coaching at Celta Vigo.

Luke Shaw to be offered a new deal

In an encouraging turn of events for the left back, Luke Shaw is reportedly in line to receive an extension from Manchester United. The Mirror claims that Shaw has finally won over Jose Mourinho after starting five games for the Red Devils in the new year.

Shaw still has 18 months remaining on his current deal but is now on the verge of signing a bumper new contract.

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