⏮️ Guardiola talks Haaland's massive new deal; Palmer injury blow | OneFootball

Hear from Premier League managers on Friday as they speak to the media ahead of this weekend's action.

That's all from Friday's managerial updates. Read below for updates on Erling Haaland's blockbuster new contract, an injury to Cole Palmer, Arsenal's transfer plans and more.

Aston Villa captain John McGinn is close to a comeback but isn't ready to return yet.

Aston Villa's big winter signing could be in line for a debut this weekend.

Oliver Glasner has admitted that Crystal Palace are close to confirming a deal for Romain Esse and is dealing with some fresh fitness concerns for this weekend.

Wolves coach Vitor Pereira is hopeful but not confident Matheus Cunha will feature this weekend and discussed which positions his side must strengthen in.

There was also a personal apology from Mario Lemina, although the man in charge is unsure if any bids have been received for him or if he will play any further part.

New Everton boss David Moyes is hopeful that a return to action for Dwight McNeil is in the offing, while also updating on the fitness of four other sidelined stars.

The United boss has also warned that the rest of the season will be filled with difficulty - and offered his thoughts on potential exits.

Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim is next up. Firstly, he has defended striker Rasmus Højlund after his drought stretched to eight games.

Arsenal's boss did not seem particularly bothered by the big news of the day concerning Erling Haaland either.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta doesn't have any positive updates on either the club's injuries or their pursuit of a new striker.

Next up, Ange Postecoglou has disclosed the latest on Spurs post-derby injury issues, with Timo Werner set for a month on the sidelines.

In addition, he insisted that the club were never close to a deal for striker target Randal Kolo Muani.

Chelsea are also sweating over the fitness of four players, including Cole Palmer, ahead of this weekend.

After Reece James' comeback heroics for Chelsea in midweek, Enzo Maresca has pleaded for patience to avoid any setbacks.

The Blues boss also opened up on the decision to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace.

Here's more from Pep on Haaland's extension...

"In 10 years, wow, you never know what is going to happen! It's a long, long time, and always in a short career you have to say, OK stay, see what happens, and he proved what he wanted, and trusts the club.

"We have to create an environment where he is unstoppable, because there he is the best... He's still so young, and I'm pretty sure he'll mature by playing games, and games, and games, and it's going to happen naturally.

"I don't have the feeling that he's a guy with a contract who says, 'Now I have this I'm going to take a nap'. It's not going to happen.

"He loves to play, a huge competitor, but at the same time he as the ability to get away from good moments and bad moments immediately. His mindset is really good to forget what happened, and think about the next.

"He comes from Norway; I think maybe the weather here [in Manchester] is better. And he settled perfectly, and I think what happened is because he loves the club, the people he is around, he loves the Premier League, he loves to be here with his wife and now he's a father.

"So I think he visualised that there is no better place that he could be right now in the next 10 years. And that's why he and his family decided to do this step."

Earlier today the news broke that Erling Haaland has signed an extraordinary contract extension which will keep him at Manchester City until 2034.

Speaking ahead of his side's trip to Ipswich on Sunday, City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed his delight at the news.

"If he continues with the numbers since he arrived, yeah [his records will never be beaten]. But it will depend on the team, him as well," said Guardiola.

"But it's exceptional news for all of us, the club. When one player decides to sign this type of contract never done before it's because he wants to show how desperately he wants to be here..."

Fabian Schär is the only fresh injury concern for Newcastle to deal with as they face Bournemouth this weekend.

Liverpool have been without Luis Díaz in training but he is expected to be available this weekend.

Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola has revealed which position his side want to strengthen in.

He is also unhappy with suggestions that his style of play is a factor in their recent injury woes.

The first manager to speak on Friday is Liverpool's Arne Slot who has revealed that their saviour against Nottingham Forest, Diogo Jota, is an injury doubt for Brentford.