MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Spain center back Aymeric Laporte is heading to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after losing his place in Manchester City's expensively assembled defense. The 29-year-old Laporte is joining Al Nassr, City said on Thursday, for a reported fee of £23.5 million ($30 million). He has dropped down the list of center backs at City, w...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is priortising the sale of three senior players. The Blues manager is having to send some older players to train with the U21s as he doesn't have room to include them in first team training. As many as 19 players have left the club this summer, but there remains 32 at Cobham training daily. The London Evening Standard says the next three to leave will be Rom...Full Story »

The Portuguese forward, 38, was left perplexed at a penalty not being given when his scissor-kick struck the outstretched arm of an opposition player in the box. Cristiano Ronaldo raged at an official on the touchline Credit: Twitter @vartatico And the ex-Manchester United man was then denied another spot kick in the first half, with the referee unmoved despite a desperately late challenge on ...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku is not in Chelsea's plans this season. There has been no contact between Mauricio Pochettino and Romelu Lukaku in recent weeks as the Belgian striker does not have a future at Chelsea. The 30-year-old frontman is currently training with the Blues' U21 side as the club continue to encourage bids for their former record signing. Lukaku blew his chances of returning to Italy with ...Full Story »

Charles Cardoso said aces like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar could be exempt from Saudi's strict laws on alcohol and parties. Neymar will make £2.5 million a week as a player in Saudi ArabiaCristiano Ronaldo, 37, 'lives like royalty' since his move to Al-NassrRonaldo and his family lived at a ultra-lux Four Seasons suite upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia Portuguese star Ronaldo, 38, start...Full Story »

Dani Olmo has insisted he is happy at RB Leipzig despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED? City are reportedly keen on signing Spanish midfielder Olmo, who Leipzig would likely want around £68 million ($86.6m) for. However, the 25-year-old has denied that he is close to joining the treble-winners. WHAT THEY SAID: This week Olmo told German newspaper Bild...Full Story »

The two football icons could be set for a surprising reunion in the Saudi Pro League, several years on from their Real Madrid and Barcelona El Clasico days. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for one last dance with a potential loan move to the Saudi Pro League on the cards. Messi has once again been linked to join Saudi Arabia's soccer league just months after rejecting their adva...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss "a few weeks" after injuring his hamstring in training this week, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino said Friday. The 23-year-old started in Chelsea's season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday before being substituted in the 77th minute. "It's a sad moment because he's our captain," said Pochettino. "He was so excited and fu...Full Story »

Having moved to Saudi Arabia following Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr, Georgina has made sure to keep the family entertained. Georgina Rodriguez shared pictures of a family day out with Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina wore a white top and stunning jewellery on the outing Credit: Instagram @georginagio And in Riyadh, the capital city of the Gulf state, the w...Full Story »

The versatile left-back, 19, has a release clause in his contract which would see him leave for around £8million. Manchester City are looking to hijack Valentin Barco from Brighton Credit: EPA City sources have confirmed their interest although it is not yet clear if he would go straight into Pep Guardiola’s squad if they win the race. Other young players have arrived at the Etihad...Full Story »