Khadija âBunnyâ Shaw has officially been handed Manchester City Womenâs iconic No.9 shirt, which is worn by Erling Haaland for the men's team, as she prepares for the 2025-26 season. The prolific Jamaican forward, who has worn number 21 since joining City in the summer of 2021, will now carry a shirt number steeped in the clubâs history.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to table a bumper new contract offer for their midfield linchpin, Rodri, as part of a strategic effort to fend off Real Madridâs sustained interest. City see this new deal as pivotal to retaining one of Pep Guardiolaâs most essential players, who is in line to become the second best paid player at the club after Erling Haaland.
Manchester Cityâs Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland has long been a source of admiration for young footballers across the globe, and the 24-year-oldâs influence continues to grow with every game he plays. Among those looking up to him are Brightonâs emerging Greek talents, Charalampos Kostoulas and Stefanos Tzimas, who recently shared their thoughts on the prolific forward during a light-hearted Q&A session.
Real Madrid have already identified Vinicius Junior's replacement as contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stalled. Vini Jr. still has two years left on his existing deal and is demanding a wage hike to sign a new contract. In case the Selecao star leaves the club, amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos will go after Premier League star Erling Haaland.
Fans have called for Erling Haaland to move to Serie A after he professed his love for Italy in a post on social media while on a summer break in Rome.