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      Kyle Walker ‘assessing transfer options’ and could leave in January transfer alongside forgotten Man City team-mate

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      KYLE WALKER is reportedly assessing his options with his time at Manchester City appearing to be nearing an end.Walker, 34, has managed just nine Premier League starts for City this term despite being the club captain.Kyle Walker is reportedly considering his options for the futureCredit: GettyWalker has struggled to reach his usual level this seasonAnd the experienced England international could be ready to call time on his seven-and-a-half-year stint with the Champions.According to the Mail Online, Walker is “assessing his options moving forward”.The veteran right-back still has a year and a half remaining on his current terms at the Etihad, after signing an extension last year.But reduced game time, poor form and a need for changes at City could mean his spell with the Cityzens is set to come to an end.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport exclusively revealed that Nottingham Forest ace Ola Aina is on Man City’s wish list as a potential replacement for Walker going forward.Walker might not be the only star to say goodbye to Pep Guardiola’s superteam either.The Mail claim that forgotten man Mathues Nunes is also considering his future with the club, having made just 13 Premier League starts across two seasons since his £53m move from Wolves last year.Another big name that has been linked with an exit is Jack Grealish.Most read in FootballMatheus Nunes is also said to be considering a Man City exitCredit: GettyNunes has played little football since joining Man City last seasonBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe £100m winger has failed to live up the billing since his mega-money switch from Aston Villa and has now gone the entirety of 2024 without scoring for City.It’s reported that both Tottenham and Newcastle are keeping a keen eye on the England star.Kyle Walker eats same meal that most fans would find odd before every match after changing pre-match routine However, Sun Sport understands any Newcastle move for Grealish is doubtful, unless they could get a cheap six month loan deal – which City would unlikely sanction to a top four rival.While Pep Guardiola is on record as saying he doesn’t expect anybody to leave his already paper-thin squad in January.Jack Grealish has been linked with an exit from the Etihad outfitCredit: GettyGrealish has failed to live up to his £100m price tag so far More

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      ‘He’s tired’ – Pep Guardiola lets slip Erling Haaland has become a DAD with partner Isabel Johansen after Man City win

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      PEP GUARDIOLA let slip Erling Haaland has become a DAD in his Manchester City post-match interview.Haaland scored his first goal in five games as City secured a much-needed victory over Leicester on Sunday.Erling Haaland has been a shell of his usual self this seasonCredit: REXThe Norwegian ended his mini-drought in Man City’s 2-0 win over Leciester on SundayCredit: REUTERSManager Pep Gurdiola has leapt to the defence of the under-fire NorwegianCredit: RexGuardiola casually revealed Haaland has welcomed his first child into the world with girlfriend Isabel JohansenCredit: SPLASHAnd his boss revealed the strike came at the end of a memorable week for the Norwegian superstar and partner Isabel Johansen.Guardiola, who celebrated his 500th game in charge with his team’s first win since December 4, said: “Sometimes, Erling has been judged badly but it’s part of football.“He’s tired, he’s played a lot of minutes.“He’s become a father for the first time in the last few days, a lot of emotions and an exciting few days for him.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHaaland was so pumped that he turned the air blue after his second-half header sealed the points for the struggling champions.The Norwegian striker said: “S**t happens.“It’s always a relief when you score.“Leicester did a really good game, we knew it was going to be difficult.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSErling Haaland and Isabel Johansen have been dating since they were both at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty“It’s been a difficult time. I’m just happy we’re winning.”Guardiola seconded that emotion after City had won just one and lost NINE of their previous 13 games in all competitions.Erling Haaland does pull ups on cliff edge and runs with wolves as Man City ace stars in insane Beats by Dre advert The City boss said: “The right word to use, more than happiness, is relief.“As a performance it hasn’t been the best, I couldn’t expect differently.“Against Everton, the performance was better by far but today we won and that’s what we need to clean our minds and souls and see we can win games.“I know the last 13-14 games have not really been good but comparing that to 500, we have to be so pleased and so happy with what we have done together.“We have done a lot of things that will be a memory forever.“Maybe that period, the month and a half to two months that feels like 500 months, will make you realise how nice it was.Erling Haaland and Isabel Johansen have yet to officially announce the birth of their first childCredit: GETTY“Hopefully we can come back. Maybe we will not be what we were but closer than now. “Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was left to rue captain Jamie Vardy missing a golden chance as his side failed to turn an encouraging display into points.The Dutchman said: “That’s why it hurts a bit that we didn’t take anything off the game, because of the performance.“We created these moments in a great way.READ MORE SUN STORIES“As a striker, you need a bit of luck in taking these moments.“But of course it’s where games are decided.” More

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      Arsenal and Man City ‘dream’ of signing midfielder who rejected Liverpool but Reds have not given up hope

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City could battle for Martin Zubimendi next month, according to reports.The midfielder has caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs with his performances for Real Sociedad and Spain.Arsenal and Man City want to sign Martin ZubimendiCredit: GettyMan City are in the market for a defensive midfielder with key man Rodri out for the season.Arsenal are also understood to be interested in Zubimendi, who reportedly turned down a summer move to Liverpool.Fabrizio Romano revealed the clubs who are monitoring the 25-year-old, though explained why a January move could prove tricky.He told Men in Blazers: “There is a player who is a dream target for all the top clubs around Europe – for Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal and many others – it’s Martin Zubimendi.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“They all want to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, the real point is that Zubimendi at the moment is still not opening the door to a January exit.“Next summer could be different but for January the situation is still quiet around him so I’m not sure it will be possible.”Zubimendi is believed to have a £51.7million buyout clause in his Sociedad contract, although even if that is triggered it could prove difficult to persuade the Spaniard to leave.He said earlier this year: “The best solution is staying. I want to grow and develop here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever sources insist Zubimendi has had a change of heart and is keen to play in the Premier League after all.And that has put City on high alert.Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka is set to miss months after surgery as he gives injury update on Arsenal star More

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      Man City start search for Kyle Walker replacement with Nottingham Forest star on transfer wishlist

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST’S Ola Aina is on Manchester City’s wishlist as they cast a net for Kyle Walker’s long-term replacement.Nigerian international Aina, 28, has been a stand-out Premier League ever-present in Nottingham Forest’s stellar season.Manchester City are on the lookout for a replacement for Kyle WalkerCredit: AFPNottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina is on the club’s wishlistCredit: GettyForest snapped him up on a free when he was released by Italian side Torino last year.They are keen to tie him down quickly as his contract runs out at the end of this season.The full-back, a product of Chelsea’s academy, has not been angling for a move and is hugely popular with City Ground fans.But the Southwark-born star would find it hard to ignore interest from City.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd his ability to play on either flank suits Guardiola.Walker has been a City mainstay for seven years but at 34 has finally shown signs of his age this term.And Brighton’s brilliant young midfielder Carlos Baleba will also be on the radar of Pep Guardiola.Baleba, 20, is another Brighton signing who was something of an unknown when they paid £23million to Lille for him last season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has a growing list of admirers but a contract that runs until 2028 means he would not come cheap.Meanwhile, Ederson could leave at the end of the season — with sources claiming City would listen to offers around £25m.Pep Guardiola admits he ‘doesn’t know what to do’ and reveals he’s considering radical tactical switch for Manchester derby The keeper, 31, turned down the chance to head to Saudi Arabia last summer after a plea from Pep.Yet with one more season on his contract, City will not stand in his way if they can get the right fee.Guardiola would look to bring in a new stopper but also hand more chances to current back-up Stefan Ortega — and extend his terms beyond 2026. More

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      ‘You never know what is going to happen’ – Cristiano Ronaldo opens door to shock Man City transfer with cryptic reply

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has sensationally teased a stunning move to Manchester City.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was on the verge of joining the Premier League champions before he sealed an emotional return to Manchester United in the summer of 2021.Cristiano Ronaldo almost joined Manchester City in the summer of 2021Credit: PABut the Portuguese star opted instead to seal an emotional return to Manchester CityCredit: GETTYThe 39-year-old has once again opened the door to an Etihad switchCredit: GETTYAnd the Al-Nassr hitman has appeared to once again open the door to a shock Etihad switch.During an appearance at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, the 39-year-old revealed he’s open to giving the struggling Citizens a “helping hand”.The Portugal star said: “You never know what is going to happen.”Ronaldo was then asked to elaborate after the presenter responded to his bombshell by saying: “That’s not a no!”READ MORE IN SPORTBut the Real Madrid man refused, briefly laughing before going silent.City’s hopes of winning an unprecedented FIFTH-STRAIGHT Prem title are well and truly up in smoke.Pep Guardiola’s troops have lost NINE of their last 13 matches in all competitions and are a whopping 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool.City are currently SEVENTH in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.Ronaldo said of the Citizens’ current woes: “Teams have moments. Difficult times, good times.”City are passing through a difficult moment but I’m 100% sure they will be back.” ‘Who do you think you are’: Sir Alex Ferguson reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to tears after ‘ripping in’ to Man Utd iconHe added: “I think the big teams, the big players they are smart enough to understand what is the problem [and] where is the problem.”I’m sure 100% they will be back. Guardiola is a very smart coach.”He knows where the problem is coming from. They will be there like always.”City will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, travelling to the King Power Stadium to take on Leciester City. More

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      It may be too late for protesters concerned about World Cup 2034 in Saudi thanks to Fifa ‘emperor’ Gianni Infantino

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      THE magical effect of Gulf State money has transformed the Premier League.It will take a while to discover whether these riches will continue.Gianni Infantino operates like an emperor in footballCredit: EPANeither of the two clubs which have hugely benefited, Manchester City and Newcastle, are blowing our socks off so far this season.Pep Guardiola’s City, it is fair to say, have disappointed their fans so far — but not for long, I am sure.Toon lie close to City in mid-table which must be no more than acceptable to Eddie Howe, his players and the masses on the Tyne.There is further heat for the pair over whether any football club should be financed by a state.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA Parliamentary Bill is in the pipeline.At a debate I attended at the House of Lords last week, Lord Scriven made his view clear: “There is a specific issue with the Gulf states.“If people are potentially put to death for being gay in a state, would that debar a state entity or an individual in that government from owning an English club? It is a clear question.”One which like so many others, was not answered. Apparently, a letter answering the question will be put in the “library”.Most read in FootballI hope it doesn’t have to wait as long to get his letter as it has taken the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to reply to the Prem clubs she invited in to discuss the Bill.We’ve been waiting five months and counting…Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawSimilar funding will be responsible for the 2034 Saudi World Cup, having dodged inspection by the 211 national federations. Or anyone else bar the press and campaigners.Critics point out that hundreds, possibly thousands, of workers died building stadiums for the 2022 World Cup in fellow oil state Qatar.The deaths were barely reported at the time.It may be too late for protestors concerned at this return to a Middle East autocracy because Fifa president Gianni Infantino wrapped up the process before they could make a full case.Infantino bizarrely said he felt “gay, African and disabled” before Qatar and also told women to “pick the right battles”, so he was hardly going to think about the treatment of the fairer sex when awarding the World Cup.Amnesty International reports women “continue to face discrimination in law, inheritance, marriage, divorce and child custody”.But women have been battling for decades against this sort of nonsense, so we won’t be relying on Infantino to fight any corners for us.I’m sure neither City nor Newcastle regard Fifa’s practices as their affair.The Prem already have strict rules about spending on transfers and soon new directives will cover what can be spent on players’ wages.Ownership is, rightly, open to investment from companies all over the world.Nearly half of top-flight teams are ultimately controlled by American investors, as well as by Chinese, Pakistan, Thai, Greek and even English!All of these owners are multi-millionaires and have boardrooms.The oil states have only Arab royalty.Infantino’s behaviour is open to question.Clearly, he likes to operate as an emperor, altering the fixture list in open warfare with Uefa.His Club World Cup intrudes on the close season and relegates the Champions League to a runner-up in importance.Plus, any possibility of an open competition for the 2034 enlarged World Cup has been shut tight.Infantino, a lawyer by trade, knows just how to get his own way and pay.When he was elected Fifa president unopposed in 2023, his annual salary with bonuses was raised by 33 per cent to more than £5million a year.And, as a Swiss-Italian, he now lives in Florida and pays no taxes there.Although some countries, notably Germany, asked questions, he will remain president until 2027 when he is likely to stand again for a further four years.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe new Club World Cup will take place in 11 stadiums for a month next summer in the US.Chelsea and City are our entrants on the basis of Champions League success. Good luck to them. And readers for the coming year. More

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      Barcelona ‘ready to SUE LaLiga’ as attempt to re-register Dani Olmo blocked and Spain ace can walk out for free

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      BARCELONA are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga after the Spanish league blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registration.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50m in the summer but could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga, who blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registrationA court inBarcelona has announced that it would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielderLaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Pau Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January. Their four-month allowances will expire on December 31 and major changes are yet to happen.And now the Commercial Court 10 of Barcelona has announced that they would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielder.The Spanish giants wanted to make the Euro 2024 winner’s registration permanent by the start of the New Year.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLaLiga are pushing for the Catalan giants to make more cuts, find more revenue and comply with their financial guidelines.In response, Barca are expected to present a new lawsuit against LaLiga in a last-ditch attempt to register Olmo, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.They will likely argue that the registration rules are invalid because they are regulated by a body that they consider incompetent.It means Olmo, 26, can leave as a free agent if he cannot be registered for the remainder of the season.Most read in FootballThe Spanish star included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a statement welcoming Friday’s verdict, La Liga said the outcome is based on the league’s “established budgetary balance rules implementing the powers conferred upon it by law”.The league stressed the importance of the rules being “applied in the same way to all clubs and thus avoiding potentially seriously altering the equal conditions of the competition rules”.Barcelona star Alejandro Balde vomits blood and is stretchered offA contract for the sale of VIP seats was put on the table during a meeting on Monday in order to raise funds.Barca hope the package can be sold for about £166m – in a desperate bid to raise funds and register Olmo and defender Victor.Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are all closely monitoring Olmo’s dilemma.Olmo’s wanted to stay with Barcelona, his boyhood club, but the drawn out process is understood to have forced his agent Andy Bara to begin exploring potential moves.Croatian Bara, 42, is owner of Niagara Sports Company, one of the biggest agencies in the worldBara also played a role in Manchester City’s £77m deal to land Josko Gvardiol from Leipzig in 2023.Bara flew to Manchester by private jet ahead of City’s game with Everton and was due to be attending the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESOlmo missed Barcelona’s first two months of the season after picking up a hamstring injury in preseason.He has since scored five goals in 11 games this term. More

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      Dani Olmo’s ‘agent arrives in Manchester’ with Spain Euros winner available for FREE despite joining Barcelona for £50m

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      BARCELONA star Dani Olmo’s agent is in Manchester amid Premier League interest in his client, who could be available for free in January.Olmo, 26, completed an emotional comeback to boyhood club Barca following a £50million deal with RB Leipzig in August shortly after he helped Spain win Euro 2024 by beating England in the final.Barcelona star Dani Olmo’s agent flew to the UK amid interest from Man Utd, Man City and ArsenalCredit: RexBarcelona have been unable to register Olmo and he could be available for free in JanuaryCredit: RexHowever, the Blaugrana were unable to register the playmaker due to their ongoing financial struggles.That was until Hansi Flick’s side lost Andreas Christensen to a long-term injury and that allowed them to register the Spain international as an emergency player.However, this short-term arrangement runs out at the end of the year, which means the LaLiga leaders need to find another way to officially get Olmo in their books by December 31.The Spanish football federation will require Barcelona to make more cuts, find more revenue and comply with their financial guidelines.Read More on FootballThat Catalan giants have launched legal proceedings against LaLiga and were initially hopeful of reaching a solution before next week.If a resolution is not found then Olmo, who theoretically has a contract until 2030, will effectively be banned from playing for his boyhood club.This unusually chaotic situation has led to interest from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal, who are all looking for attacking reinforcement ahead of the January transfer window.The Premier League giants could face competition from Bayern Munich in the winter market.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spaniard’s priority has always been to stay at the Nou Camp but the drawn-out process has forced his agent Andy Bara to explore potential moves.According to The Mail, Bara flew to Manchester via private jet to attend the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureThe agent told the same source that he was visiting the UK “on holidays”.Olmo has managed six goals and one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions with Barcelona.This comes after 29 goals and 34 appearances in 148 matches with RB Leipzig. More