Any panic around Manchester City's midfield cracks will start to fade when Rodri returns to Premier League action this weekend, yet a flaw in the squad design has now been exposed and next year will bring an attempt at further evolution.City will look again at signing a top-end midfielder and Joshua Kimmich will continue to be linked as their No.1 target.The future of Kalvin Phillips, who cost Cit

Bellingham is among the most lauded players in world football after a remarkable start to life at Real Madrid.Since securing an initial £89.6million move from Borussia Dortmund in June, the 20-year-old has claimed 10 goals and three assists in his first 10 Real encounters, with his efforts being rewarded with two Player of the Month awards in succession.Moreover, Bellingham's performances for

Pep Guardiola has denied tipping Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to be his successor at Manchester City.A recent report claimed Guardiola told a group of Brighton players his De Zerbi prediction after City drew at the Amex Stadium in May.Guardiola, whose City contract runs until 2025, reportedly said "that's the next Manchester City manager" about De Zerbi, whose impressive work with the Seagulls h

Ansu Fati Saudi bound?Ansu Fati BarcelonaSaudi Arabia are lining up a bid to sign Ansu Fati next summer, Sport claims.The Barcelona attacker is currently on loan at Brighton, but he is set to field lucrative offers from the Middle East ahead of next season.Man Utd ready to offload MartialAnthony Martial Manchester UnitedAnthony Martial will surely leave Manchester United at the end of the season.M

Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Trent Alexander-Arnold danced the night away after the Three Lions thumped Italy 3-1 at Wembley.Jude Bellingham & Co racked up a £35,000 bar bill after celebrating their Euro 2024 qualificationLiverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold spotted on the night outSpurs James Maddison wore a yellow cap and eye-catching jumperTV star Emily Atack joined the night outWon

Kelly, 25, was one of several Lionesses who attended the event on Monday.[Left to right] Chloe Kelly, Beth England, Geri Halliwell, Jess Carter and Alessia RussoKelly wowed fans with her choice of outfitHer look was branded 'unreal' by one fanShe was attending the Glamour Women of the Year awardsThe Man City attacker was joined by Beth England, Jess Carter and Alessia Russo.Former Arsenal and Engl

Lionel Messi is earning a staggering end-of-career payday in the United States.Having left Paris Saint-Germain in rather acrimonious fashion in the summer, the Argentine great rejected the advances of Saudi Arabia and headed stateside to join Inter Miami. Naturally, the presence of arguably the greatest player of all time has swelled interest in Major League Soccer.It has also swelled Messi's alre

Manchester United fullback Sergio Reguilon is chasing a permanent deal at Old Trafford.The Spain international is on a season-long loan from Tottenham, a deal which includes a January break clause.And Reguilon has made it clear he is eager for a long-term stay.In a club Q&A, the defender declared: He said: "This question is too easy."Tell me one player that doesn't want to play for Manchester

WHAT HAPPENED?The Serie A side had been in talks with the Nigerian star over a new deal as they look to fight off interest from across Europe for his signature. The 24-year-old is tied to Napoli until 2025, but with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and some Saudi Arabian clubs, among others, said to be after him, the Italians hope to ensure he remains for the long term.Napoli insisted that they d

Premier League clubs are set to put in bids to Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe this winter.The France forward is out of contract in the summer, with Le 10 Sport stating he has a lot of interest in his services.Mbappe is most likely to sign for Real Madrid in the summer, but nothing has been decided.The source adds that Liverpool and Chelsea would offer him “important contracts" in the