Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City’s Premier League title defence after undergoing knee surgery in the summer.Manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the Spain international could be out for at least a month after playing through the pain barrier in the closing matches of last season.City were hit by a number of other defensive injuries during the run-in with John Stones, K...Full Story »

Juventus are considering bringing in Aymeric Laporte as a replacement for Matthijs de Ligt, with Manchester City stating that the price for Laporte is at least €40 million. Reports say that Juve are talking to Bayern Munich about De Ligt while looking for De Ligt's replacement. In addition to Pau Torres, Gabriel and Kimpembe, Juve are also looking at Manchester City center back Laporte....Full Story »

GERMANY'S top paper Bild have axed a reporter from their Bayern Munich coverage - after it emerged that she's dating their MANAGER. Nagelsmann, 34, has split with wife Verena, after 15 years together, having wed in 2018. Lena Wurzenberger is dating Julian Nagelsmann Bild reported on the split, before confirming that their own reporter is in a relationship with Nagelsmann. In doing so, they a...Full Story »

Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous is struggling with illness ahead of Sunday’s visit of St Johnstone.Two unnamed players are also doubts because of knocks ahead of the final cinch Premiership game of the season.Paul Hanlon, Scott Allan, Chris Cadden, Drey Wright, Christian Doidge, Kevin Nisbet and Kyle Magennis all remain absent.Saints have several players struggling with niggles and they w...Full Story »

Hibernian will welcome back Ryan Porteous for Saturday’s clash at home to Aberdeen after the defender completed a four-game suspension.Demi Mitchell is in contention for more game time after returning as a late substitute at Livingston last weekend following two months out with an ankle injury.Drey Wright is set to remain on the sidelines along with Chris Cadden (thigh), Christian Doidge, ...Full Story »

'Newcastle fan' urinates on statue of Sunderland legend Bob Stokoe as supporters outraged A so-called Newcastle United fan has sparked widespread outrage after urinating on the statue of Sunderland legend Bob Stokoe. Footage of the disgusting act was shared on social media, with the Magpies 'supporter' proudly posing in broad daylight in his away shirt. Urged to 'show them what you're made of'...Full Story »

A Man City fan held up a cringeworthy Jack Grealish sign on Tuesday night Fans have been left disgusted at a cringey Jack Grealish banner held up by a young fan during Manchester City and Real Madrid's Champions League clash. Tuesday night's semi-final first leg will go down as one of the greatest Champions League games in recent years, with the Etihad crowd being treated to a 4-3 thriller i...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly decided his next club, with his contract due to expire this summer. Pogba’s Manchester United contract expires in June, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he will leave the club. Last week Fichajes (via Caught Offside) reported that the list of clubs Pogba could join had been whittled down to just three. The three club...Full Story »

Hibernian will be without Ryan Porteous for Saturday’s cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United at Easter Road as the centre-back begins a four-match suspension.Manager Shaun Maloney has several injury concerns, with Matt Macey, Sylvester Jasper and Josh Campbell all in a race to be fit, while Demetri Mitchell, Kevin Nisbet and Kyle Magennis are out.Paul Hanlon is fully fit after his rec...Full Story »

Sky Germany reporter Marc Behrenbeck claims Tottenham striker Harry Kane will not sign a new contract and still wants to leave the club. Behrenbeck told Sky Germany: "He is not renewing his contract and wants to try again in the summer to go to Manchester City." Kane was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City last summer but Daniel Levy stayed strong in his attempts to keep him at the...Full Story »

Veteran forward Chris Porter headed in the late winner as bottom side Crewe ended their run of seven defeats with a 2-1 victory at Cheltenham.Porter, 38, also set up the opener for Chris Long before Kion Etete levelled for the home side early in the second half.Crewe took the lead after 19 minutes through Long’s fine finish after Porter nodded a high ball into his path.Tom Lowery saw an ef...Full Story »

Wholesome footage has emerged of two Borussia Dortmund fans congratulating the travelling Rangers support after last week's Europa League tie in Germany. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side pulled off an almighty upset at the Westfalenstadion as goals from James Tavernier, Alfredo Morelos, John Lundstram and Dan-Axel Zagadou [OG] gave the Scottish Premiership side a memorable 4-2 victory. It was...Full Story »

Head coach Russell Martin praised the Swansea fans for helping his side to hold on for a 1-0 win against Blackburn, despite playing for 40 minutes with only 10 men.Michael Obafemi’s 16th-minute header was enough to seal all three points for the Welsh side, who had defender Ryan Manning sent off for a second yellow card eight minutes into the second half.The win lifts Swansea to 16th in the...Full Story »

AYMERIC LAPORTE is risking not coming home from his winter break after swimming with SHARKS in the Bahamas. The Manchester City defender is enjoying some well-earned time off with his girlfriend Sara Botello as the Premier League halts for two weeks. Laporte put on a nervous smile as he handled the toothy creatures And while Laporte's Manchester United rivals jetted off to Dubai, Laporte opte...Full Story »

Manchester City are not expected to strengthen their squad in the remainder of the January transfer window, but they have reportedly reached an agreement for River Plate striker Julian Alvarez to move to the Etihad Stadium next summer. Alvarez, who will move to Manchester City for 18.5 million euros, played in 45 games across all competitions for River last season, during which time he scored...Full Story »

Manchester United are less than six months away from seeing midfielder Paul Pogba leave the club for free. The Red Devils, who resigned the French midfielder from Juventus back in 2016, have endured an up and down five years. Pogba, 28, along with his Mino Raiola led entourage have been a frequent thorn in his employer’s side. The French World Cup winner’s super-agent has never ...Full Story »

  Aymeric Laporte AFP Barcelona have been linked in the English press with a move for another Spain international from Manchester City, as they appear to be keen on Aymeric Laporte. The Catalans have already secured the signing of Ferran Torres yet haven't taken their eyes off the Citizens' squad, although a deal for the former Athletic Club defender would be likely pursued with a view t...Full Story »

Rangnick speaks out on Man Utd's January plans Ralf Rangnick on January signings for Man Utd: “The transfer window in the winter only makes sense if they increase the quality. So far we have not spoken about that”. 🔴 #MUFC“My focus is on the current players, we have enough players”, Rangnick told @ShamoonHafez. pic.twitter.com/O4beyM5beE— Fabrizio Romano (@F...Full Story »

Scott Parker praised Dominic Solanke for his “laser focus” after the striker’s goal gave Bournemouth a 1-0 victory at QPR and put them top of the Sky Bet Championship.Cherries boss Parker also indicated that stalwart defender Steve Cook is set to leave after more than a decade at the club.Solanke headed in the winner soon after being guilty of an appalling miss and Parker said:...Full Story »

Ryan Porteous got the Shaun Maloney era at Hibernian off to a winning start after scoring the only goal in a tight contest against Aberdeen.The defender headed in Martin Boyle’s corner in the 64th minute to propel the hosts back up to fifth in the cinch Premiership.In a game of few chances, one goal was always likely to settle the game.After just two days on the training pitch with his new...Full Story »