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Has the number one summer transfer target for Manchester City been revealed?

While Manchester City lick their wounds following last night’s UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, it does appear that a busy summer may lie ahead for the world champions.

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Two Real Madrid players asked not to take penalties against Manchester City

Real Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday, overcoming reigning champions Manchester City across two legs. After 210 minutes, the teams could not be separated, which meant that penalties were required – Los Blancos came up trumps 4-3 in the end.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / 14 minutes ago

‘Terminally ill’ Roma fan who moved De Rossi was lying

A Roma fan who called into a radio station to say he was terminally ill and planning euthanasia on the day of the Europa League Final, moving coach Daniele De Rossi to make an appeal, has confessed it was all a lie.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / 9 minutes ago

Arsenal gain 7-figure windfall after transfer clause triggered

Arsenal set for seven-figure FFP windfall as transfer clause triggered Arsenal are set to receive £2 million as Fulham survive relegation for one more season.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / 8 minutes ago

Romano: Roma make call on De Rossi’s future on day of second leg vs. Milan

AS Roma have taken a big step towards planning for their future on the day of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against AC Milan, a report claims.

Soccer News / Football Espana / 7 minutes ago

Real Betis defender opens up on working with Jurgen Klopp, Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery

Real Betis defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos has remained coy on his future in Seville, with his contract up at the end of the season. The 35-year-old Greek defender joined Betis as a free agent as an emergency signing due to an injury to Marc Bartra in October.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / 15 minutes ago

Inter Milan Owners Suning Banking On New Stadium Project To Increase The Club’s Value

Inter Milan owners Suning are heavily relying on the new stadium project, believing it would boost the club’s value. The Chinese group’s future at the club remains uncertain, especially with the deadline to repay the Oaktree Capital looming ever closer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / 16 minutes ago

Italiano wants ‘enterprising’ Fiorentina in Conference League

Vincenzo Italiano explains his choices for the Conference League quarter-final against Viktoria Plzen, as Fiorentina need to be ‘more enterprising in the final third.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Franchi at 17.45 UK time (16.45 GMT).

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / 13 minutes ago

Not just Leao – Pioli hoping for more from Theo after subdued first leg

AC Milan know that they must win tonight against Roma to have a chance of reaching the Europa League semi-finals, and Stefano Pioli hopes to have arguably the two best outfield players in top form.

FC Dallas M Paxton Pomykal undergoes knee surgery

FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal is recovering from knee surgery, with a recovery time of up to a year. Pomykal, 24, underwent a procedure Wednesday in Los Angeles to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, the team confirmed Thursday.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / 15 minutes ago

Allegri breaks down why Cagliari will be a complicated team to beat

Juventus manager Max Allegri has broken his silence on the significance of facing Cagliari as his team prepares to take on the Islanders this weekend. Juve finds themselves in a crucial phase where they must secure victories in every match, and their inability to overcome Torino in their last outing has undoubtedly dented their confidence.

Torino News / Football Italia / 8 minutes ago

Szczesny back for Juventus after surgery, Kean out

Wojciech Szczesny and Arkadiusz Milik are available to face Cagliari, but Juventus miss Moise Kean and Fabio Miretti. It is due to kick off at the Unipol Domus Arena on Friday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Soccer News / Football Espana / 9 minutes ago

Interim RFEF President Pedro Rocha accused of lying to judge after document emerges

Interim RFEF President Pedro Rocha was due to be declared President this week if all had gone to plan, but instead he finds himself in potential legal trouble.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / 22 minutes ago

Manchester City appear to have several fitness concerns after last night’s defeat

Following last night’s heartbreaking Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, there are several fitness concerns out of last night’s game for Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / 59 minutes ago

'He’s better suited to Spurs' – Pundit believes 24-year-old Premier League star would be perfect for Tottenham

Tottenham remains active in the transfer market ahead of the upcoming window, with their attention firmly fixed on a longstanding target. Spurs have been after Chelsea star Conor Gallagher since last year, but despite two transfer windows passing, the move has yet to be materialised.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / 30 minutes ago

Real Madrid paid Manchester City the ultimate compliment at the Etihad

Although Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage, the way Carlo Ancelotti’s side was set up paid the world champions the ultimate compliment.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / 38 minutes ago

Manchester City did all they could to beat Real Madrid but it wasn’t to be

As the final penalty from Antonio Rudiger beat Ederson to book Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semi-final date with Bayern Munich, one thing was clear after 120 minutes of football at the Etihad.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / 1 hour ago

How can Arsenal fix their left-back dilemma next season?

Should Arsenal consider selling Zinchenko? Oleksandr Zinchenko was signed from Man City in the summer of 2022 for €35 million. In an instant he became an influential figure at the Emirates Stadium, making 33 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / 46 minutes ago

‘Wolves Won’t Make it Easy’: Manchester City Eyeing Summer Move for ‘Phenomenal’ Star

Manchester City could make a summer move for Rayan Ait-Nouri following his incredible 2023-24 season at Wolves. The Citizens are expected to add a new full-back to their ranks this summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / 1 minute ago

Chelsea to ‘challenge’ Napoli for signature of Victor Osimhen replacement

Chelsea are ironically set to challenge Napoli for the signature of a player that they want to replace Victor Osimhen with, according to a report today.

Liverpool FC News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Atalanta: ‘Remarkable’ Youngster Out for Weeks

Liverpool travel to Italy to face Atalanta in the second leg of their Europa League Quarter-Final clash. Extraordinarily, the first leg ended 3-0 to Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / 13 minutes ago

How Bayern Munich broke Arsenal’s hearts after spirited display from Gunners

Bayern vs Arsenal match report Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad came away narrowly defeated in the second leg of the quarter finals last night after what was a heartbreaking defeat in Germany that see’s us knocked out of The Champions League for this season.

Jurgen Klopp News / Empire of the Kop / 51 minutes ago