For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

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 »

RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol is a transfer target for Manchester City if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, sources have told ESPN. Gvardiol is on a shortlist of players to possibly replace Laporte, who is open to leaving the Etihad Stadium. One sticking point, however, is RB Leipzig's valuation of the Croatia defender. The Bundesliga side have already lost Christopher Nkunku to Ch...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 »

Felix unsure over Chelsea transfer Joao Felix's Chelsea future could hinge on whether or not they secure Champions League football for next season. "We have a lot of games yet to try to reach the Champions League in the league," He said in a new interview, via The Telegraph: "It’s not over. But, yeah, playing in the Champions League is an important decision, but the future no one knows...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

  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 »

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 »

West Brom want Derby captain LawrenceWest Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Derby captain Tom Lawrence, reports the Daily Mail. The Baggies will have to sell midfielder Matheus Pereira or goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in order to finance the move and balance the books at the newly relegated Championship club. Falcao asked to leave GalatasarayColombian forward star Radamel Falcao has been...Full Story »

Spain boss Luis Enrique has hailed the influence of Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte on their run to the Euro 2020 semifinals. Laporte only switched his allegiances from France to Spain in May. “As soon as Aymeric was able to play for us he began to make a huge contribution. He is a top player in both the attacking and defensive phases," said Enrique. “We need someone wi...Full Story »