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 »

Arsenal are set to step up interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. Laporte is ready to leave City this month and has been linked with a reunion with his old coach Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The Gunners are now set to intensify their interest with concerns over the seriousness of Jurrien Timber's knee injury. Forced off during victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, there's f...Full Story »

Once Ange Postecoglou officially takes over at Tottenham and supervises his first training session, he’ll quickly understand what talent he has at his disposal and which players he will consider to be surplus to requirements. The Australian was perhaps a surprise choice by Daniel Levy, though he has been successful wherever he’s managed, and a four-year contract certainly shows fa...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is eager to join Barcelona. Laporte has been cleared by manager Pep Guardiola to leave City this summer as he seeks regular football. The Spain international favours a return to LaLiga. And Mundo Deportivo says Laporte first choice would be to sign for Barca. The 28-year-old defender has made just eight appearances in the Premier League this season ...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has become the latest Etihad star reportedly keen on a move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports in Spain. The Cityzens and the Camp Nou side have had a mixed relationship in recent years, with Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia both joining Xavi's side from Manchester City, but Bernardo Silva still one that has got away from the Blaugrana even th...Full Story »

Choupo-Moting extension won't affect Bayern interest in Kane Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has denied that Eric Choupo-Moting's contract extension will affect the club's pursuit of Harry Kane. The German giants have been linked with the Tottenham striker but the director was asked if his team will no longer go after him since Choup-Moting will still be there next season. "N...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 »

Runaway leaders Manchester City were denied a 13th Premier League victory in a row after being held to a 1-1 draw by battling Southampton.Aymeric Laporte headed a 65th-minute equaliser for Pep Guardiola’s men following a surprise early opener from Saints defender Kyle Walker-Peters.Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus struck the same post in the second period but City were unable to find a wi...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 »

Inter continue talks over Thuram & Correa Inter remain in negotiations over the arrival of Lazio star Joaquin Correa and Parma's Marcos Thuram, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. In both cases the Nerazzurri are hoping to drive down the asking prices demanded by their Serie A rivals as they seek to invest the transfer windfall left by Romelu Lukaku's sale to Chelsea. 'Gilmour will want to be a C...Full Story »