Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has promised 34-year-old defender John Terry a new one-year contract for next season – (Daily Mail)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told striker Mario Balotelli, 24, he still needs to work harder to earn a starting place –(Liverpool Echo)
Meanwhile, former Reds player Jamie Redknapp believes Balotelli’s penalty row in the Europa League tie against Besiktas could bring about the end of his Anfield career – (talkSPORT)
Hull boss Steve Bruce says the Tigers’ loss has been QPR’s gain after his side pulled out of a deal to sign striker Charlie Austin, 25, because of concerns over a knee injury – (Daily Express)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, is poised to sign a new contract to extend his stay at Old Trafford – (Daily Mirror)
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