Get the latest football news and transfer rumors from top newspapers on Monday. According to reports, Chelsea players are thrilled about the possibility of Mauricio Pochettino becoming their next head coach, while Tottenham has reportedly made contact with Sporting CP regarding Pedro Goncalves signing. Manchester City is also planning a move for Brentford’s Scotland full-back Aaron Hickey as part of a Pep Guardiola shake-up. Additionally, Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly tempted to manage Tottenham next season, while PSG is likely to see Lionel Messi leave at the end of his contract this summer. Real Madrid is making changes to the pitch at Bernabeu before the Champions League semi-final with Manchester City, and Romelu Lukaku wants to focus on Inter Milan amid continued speculation over his long-term future. Check out more news of interest, including Aberdeen’s Connor Barron attracting European interest and Bristol City closing in on a £2m deal for Aberdeen’s Ross McCrorie.
