Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has opened up on how Liverpool beat Bayern Munich and Manchester City to secure the transfer for German sensation Florian Wirtz this summer. Wirtz opted to move to Anfield for a British record transfer fee of £116 million ($159m) despite strong interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern and the Cityzens.
Fenerbahce have reportedly ramped up their efforts to land Manchester City’s veteran right-back Kyle Walker, making a significantly improved financial proposal to lure the England international to Istanbul. The Super Lig runners-up are preparing for life after Bright Osayi-Samuel, whose contract concludes at the end of June. With his likely departure, the Istanbul-based club is eager to secure a high-profile replacement, and Walker is at the top of their shortlist.
Burnley are reportedly on the brink of completing a deal for England veteran Kyle Walker, who is undergoing medical examinations ahead of sealing a switch from Manchester City. The 35-year-old right-back is expected to join the Premier League newcomers on a permanent basis with a two-year contract on the table.
Kyle Walker ended his eight-year-long stay at Manchester City as he signed for newly promoted Premier League side Burnley on a two-year deal. Walker joined the Cityzens from Tottenham Hotspur in 2017 and won several titles with Pep Guardiola's side, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. He was also an integral part of the City side that won the treble in 2023.
Maximo Perrone is set to leave Manchester City permanently and rejoin Como after a successful loan spell, with a €13 million (£11.2m) deal now agreed. The Argentine midfielder, who joined Pep Guardiola's side in 2023, impressed in Serie A last season and will now work under Cesc Fabregas at the ambitious Italian club, where he’ll team up with Dele Alli.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was seen soaking up the city’s cultural energy as he mingled with music royalty just hours before Oasis took to the stage for their highly anticipated reunion gig at Heaton Park. The Spaniard joined members of the Gallagher family backstage in Manchester, showing his support for the legendary Britpop band whose ties to the blue side of the city run deep.
A 20-year-old Manchester United fan has pleaded guilty to assaulting Jack Grealish by slapping the Manchester City star following April’s heated Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Alfie Holt admitted to the offence in court and has been banned from attending football matches for three years, while also receiving a fine for the incident.
Barcelona's long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering going under the knife, which could have huge transfer implications for Manchester City. With the new season approaching, the 33-year-old German shot-stopper has been informed he will start the campaign as Barcelona’s third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny. Hence, the keeper has been advised to seek a fresh challenge.
Manchester United supporters were responsible for the highest number of football-related arrests in England and Wales during the 2024–25 season, according to the latest data published by the UK Home Office. Over the 10-month reporting period, 121 arrests were linked to fans of the Old Trafford club, more than any other team in the top flight, as revealed by The Athletic.
Manchester City have announced the arrival of highly rated Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan, completing a long-anticipated transfer from Eliteserien side Rosenborg for £12.5 million ($17m). City's scouting and recruitment staff were able to fend off interest from several top clubs across Europe, including Premier League rivals Arsenal and Aston Villa, who had also dispatched representatives to Norway in a bid to lure the midfielder.