Real Madrid have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz as they look to beat Manchester City and Bayern Munich to signing him. Wirtz admired by many clubs Leverkusen reluctant to sell to Bayern Madrid leading foreign pursuers WHAT HAPPENED?The attacking midfielder played a key role in securing Bayer Leverkusen their first-ever Bundesliga title last season, as Xabi Alonso...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid are planning to revitalise their midfield with the addition of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to a report from Spanish outlet AS. The reigning Champions League and LaLiga winners haven't hit the ground running following the retirement of Toni Kroos and believe that Rodri's addition could elevate the team to another level. THE BIGGER PICTURE Real Madr...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City were in trouble after they suffered further injuries in a 2-1 loss at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup to leave them with only 13 first-team players available.Already without Kyle Walker, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Jeremy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish for the fourth-round tie, Manuel Akanji was withdrawn ahead of kick-off before Savinho left on a stretcher in ...Full Story »

Timo Werner’s first goal in 18 matches helped Tottenham knock Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win after a pulsating fourth-round tie.Werner set Spurs on course for victory when he rifled home in the fifth minute, which was followed by a superb curled strike from Pape Sarr midway through the first half.City responded with a Matheus Nunes goal on the stroke of half-time but...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has set a timeframe for his return to England, insisting that he wants to head back to his "home" of London. Mourinho has managed Chelsea and Tottenham Says "London is home" Currently managing Fenerbahce in Turkey WHAT HAPPENED?Mourinho has revealed that, "one day" he wants to be back in London, as it is where his family live. The Fenerbahce boss has managed Chelsea across ...Full Story »

James Bree struck a late winner as Premier League strugglers Southampton survived a major scare by scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Championship side Stoke.Goals from Potters pair Ashley Phillips and Tom Cannon threatened to force a penalty shoot-out after Saints blew a two-goal lead following Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ header and Adam Armstrong&rs...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs took an embarrassing hit in their efforts to save money after Manchester City rejected their request for a lift to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, according to reports. New United part owners Ineos have embarked on a cost-cutting crusade since taking control of the football operation at Old Trafford. Man Utd chiefs asked Man City if two players could go in their private jet ...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals this season. The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners "don't look the part" amid their poor disciplinary record this season. Laura Woods has admitted Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals Credit: Rex Mikel Arteta's side have already had three red cards in eight Premier League matches so far this...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Man City 1-0 Southampton Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth   When you thrash Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in a four-day span   Tag a Real Madrid Fan & Say Nothing..     Real Madrid fans right now     Haaland be like...     Europe is shaking   Defenders will try just about anything to slow down Erling H...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli is set to continue his career with a return to his native Italy after four months without a club. Balotelli on course to return to Serie A Contract agreed with struggling Genoa Striker without a club since June WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano has reported that Balotelli's proposed free transfer to Genoa until the end of the season is almost finalised. The 34-year-old strike...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised winless Southampton and said he can learn from the way Russell Martin’s bottom-placed side made life hard in Manchester City’s narrow victory.Having failed to win a single Premier League match since promotion and last week suffering added-time heartbreak against Leicester, it felt like a case of how many the hosts would win by on Saturday.Erling Haaland’s ...Full Story »

Manager Chris Wilder reflected on a highly-emotional afternoon which saw tributes paid to former player George Baldock as Sheffield United beat Stoke 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Goals either side of the break from Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell gave the home side victory following back-to-back defeats.David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ – the song associated with Baldock – was playe...Full Story »

Erling Haaland struck again as Manchester City ensured their unbeaten Premier League home run would stretch past two years with a laboured 1-0 defeat of Southampton.The Norwegian turned home his 14th goal of the season after just five minutes of a tame contest against the winless Saints at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.City’s victory took them back to the top of the table and extended the...Full Story »

Bristol City survived heavy pressure from high-flying Leeds to earn a goalless draw at Ashton Gate.United had 68 per cent of possession and 17 shots at goal but could not find a way to break down their dogged hosts, who had Liam Manning making an emotional return to coaching duties.Back in charge for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son Theo, the head coach briefly took to the f...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola's contract at Manchester City expires at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola on the Manchester City touchline. (Image: Getty) Reports are surfacing that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could leave his role at the end of the season due to personal reasons. With the Spaniard's current deal running only until June, speculation mounts as he remains tight-lipped about a possible c...Full Story »

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is in talks with MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC over a potential move, according to reports Kevin De Bruyne prefers MLS move over Saudi Pro League Potential move would not be for winter transfer window Negotiations are "far from advanced" WHAT HAPPENED?Manchester City's star attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could be on the move with an eye on M...Full Story »

Erling Haaland maintained his phenomenal Champions League scoring rate with two more as Manchester City eased to a 5-0 win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday.Phil Foden, John Stones and Matheus Nunes also struck as City broke a Manchester United record for the most consecutive games unbeaten in the competition in a one-sided contest at the Etihad Stadium.Haaland’s double took his goal tally t...Full Story »

Nahki Wells struck a quick-fire double as Bristol City came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stoke.Lewis Koumas and Andrew Moran had put the Potters 2-0 up inside the opening quarter-of-an-hour before a brace from Wells inside three minutes early in the second half hauled the Robins level.The draw extended Bristol City’s unbeaten run to six matches as they continued to be without head co...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is closer to agreeing on extending his contract.Guardiola's current deal is running down this season, with doubts emerging over the Catalan's future in England. However, the Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting there is now a belief inside City that Guardiola is close to settling on a new deal. Guardiola would agree to a 12-month extension, so taking him ...Full Story »

  Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly uncertain about Xabi Alonso's future at the club and have already named two potential successors for the Spaniard. Leverkusen uncertain about Alonso's future Bundesliga champions target two successors Hoeness and Wagner listed by the club WHAT HAPPENED?Alonso joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 and the Spanish coach was the architect behind an unpreced...Full Story »