Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has announced that his club will target the signing of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz this summer. Manchester City have been long-term admirers of Wirtz, 21, who played a key role in Leverkusen winning a domestic double under Xabi Alonso last season. The Premier League champions had appeared to be in pole position to sign Wirtz at the end of the seas...Full Story »

Manchester City are planning for another significant transfer window this summer and are keen to strengthen all over the pitch, giving incoming sporting director Hugo Viana a big job to do. Viana, 42, will leave Sporting CP this summer to replace Txiki Begiristain at the Etihad and help Pep Guardiola add some more new faces to his squad. He has already started an agreed transition process fol...Full Story »

Wirtz is 'exactly' the player Bayern Munich want Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Florian Wirtz is "exactly" the player Bayern Munich want but admits it will be "difficult" to sign him. He also hailed the 21-year-old as Germany's "best player" but with so many teams interested in him, securing his signature won't be easy. Rummenigge said: "Everyone at FC Bayern agrees that he is e...Full Story »

Danny Rohl reiterated his belief for VAR to be utilised in the Sky Bet Championship after Sheffield Wednesday’s controversial 2-1 defeat to high-flying Sunderland.Eliezer Mayenda proved to be the thorn in Owls’ side once again as he took his tally against the South Yorkshire outfit to four goals for the season after his brace, including a contentious opener, at Hillsborough.Two key d...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford can fire his side to FA Cup glory.Asensio’s second-half double, one of which was set up by Rashford, helped Villa to their first quarter-final in a decade with a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff.The pair have both made a big impact since joining on loan in the January transfer window, with Asensio scoring four ...Full Story »

Eliezer Mayenda tormented Sheffield Wednesday once again as his controversial brace helped Sunderland boost their Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion hopes with a 2-1 victory at Hillsborough.The Spaniard scored two goals during the Black Cats’ 4-0 win over Wednesday in August and he grabbed both, including a contentious opener, on Friday night to help his side move within five points ...Full Story »

Marco Asensio’s second-half double sent Aston Villa through to their first FA Cup quarter-final in 10 years after a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff.After being frustrated for 68 minutes, the on-loan Paris St. Germain midfielder broke the deadlock from a Marcus Rashford assist before killing the game 10 minutes from time.Boss Unai Emery said his side are not contenders for the ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insists the only doubts he has about Jack Grealish relate to his fitness record.The England winger has struggled to command a regular place in Guardiola’s Manchester City side this season.The 29-year-old has made just 13 starts and 25 appearances overall this term, raising questions over the £100million signing’s future at the club.Pep Guardiola speaks to Jack Gre...Full Story »

Robbie Muirhead’s late equaliser saw Livingston move level on points with Scottish Championship leaders Falkirk with a 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Partick Thistle.Thistle were on top in the early stages and took the lead in the 25th minute when Logan Chalmers’ cross to the back post was met with a cushioned finish from Brian Graham.The hosts went close to a second early in the secon...Full Story »

Liverpool's search for a successor to Mohamed Salah may have led them to Serie A, with reports emerging that the club is closely monitoring teenage star Assane Diao. The 19-year-old winger has caught the attention of both Liverpool and Newcastle United, despite having only recently completed a move to Como in January. According to CaughtOffside, "Liverpool and Newcastle are attentive to teena...Full Story »

La Gazzetta dello Sport says Milan see Ait-Nouri as a replacement for Theo Hernandez. Milan are ready to sell Theo this summer and will seek to replace him with Ait-Nouri. The Rossonero have made the Wolves wing-back their top choice ahead of the summer market, though he isn't alone. Club Brugge's fullback Maxim De Cuyper is another option being considered.Full Story »