Manchester City are pushing to sign Florian Wirtz as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne but face stiff competition from Bayern Munich, a source has told ESPN.City have expressed their interest in the Germany international with his club, Bayer Leverkusen, and his representatives.A source has told ESPN that Leverkusen would prefer Wirtz to move to Etihad Stadium if he leaves the club this su...

Real Madrid turned down the chance to sign Kyle Walker in January.Having lost Dani Carvajal to a knee injury and Lucas Vazquez struggling with his fitness, Real Madrid were in the market for a new right-back midseason.The Athletic says City made contact with Real Madrid about taking on club captain Walker, 34.However, City did not receive any type of feedback, not even a courtesy 'thanks, but no t...

Inter close in on bargain €6m transfer from Serie A rivalsInter Milan are closing in on the permanent acquisition of Nicola Zalewski from Roma following a successful loan spell at the San Siro.The 23-year-old has reportedly agreed to stay at Inter permanently, and the club is now working to seal a deal. The Champions League finalists signed the Polish defender on loan from Roma in the Januar...

The England attacking midfielder, 24, was left distraught after his cousin's house set on fire in the middle of the night.Codie Owen is said to be like a 'sister' to PhilCodie Owen, who Phil classes as his sister after they grew up together, bravely managed to get two of her young children outside the property in Stockport, Gtr Manchester.She then returned into the house to rescue her third child....

Erling Haaland has said there are no excuses for Manchester City's disappointing season and insisted it has happened because he and his teammates "haven't been good enough."City have relinquished the Premier League title to new champions Liverpool and failed to reach the latter rounds of the Champions League following their exit at the hands of Real Madrid.Injuries to key players like Rodri have p...

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens hailed his team as outstanding after they survived a penalty shootout to reach the Sky Bet League One play-off final.The Londoners prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing semi-final with Stockport ended 3-3 on aggregate following a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park on Wednesday.Orient, who will now play Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley, are potentially ...

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers criticised Aberdeen midfielder Pape Gueye for a “needless challenge” on Reo Hatate in the Hoops’ 5-1 victory.Johnny Kenny marked his full Celtic debut with his first goal for the club, heading home the fourth early in the second half at Pittodrie.Maik Nawrocki also headed his first goal with Yang Hyun-jun, Luke McCowan and Adam Idah also on target.K...

Barry Ferguson was left feeling emotional hearing Rangers fans signing his name at the end of the 3-1 William Hill Premiership win over Dundee United.The former Gers captain was installed as boss in February until the end of the season and, amid an impending takeover, it seems the club could go elsewhere for a permanent manager with Davide Ancelotti – son of Real Madrid head coach Carlo &nda...

Hibernian manager David Gray thanked the club’s board for sticking by him after his team secured third place in the William Hill Premiership with a 2-2 draw at St Mirren.First-half efforts from Martin Boyle and Mykola Kukharevych had Hibs in the ascendancy before Saints hit back to earn a point thanks to goals from Richard Taylor and Conor McMenamin.The draw, though, combined with Aberdeen&r...

Simo Valakari had no complaints after his dejected St Johnstone players learned their 16-year stay in the William Hill Premiership was over when they returned to the dressing room several minutes after their 2-1 defeat at Hearts.Despite losing at Tynecastle, Saints thought they were going to have one last crack at survival on Sunday as Ross County – the team immediately above them – we...