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    Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner plotting move to Italy in bid to save marriage as love rat lines up deal with Serie A giants

    LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The Manchester City and England ace, 34, is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month. Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyThe couple hope to leave behind the Manchester City captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Insiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.“It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.“They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.“Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Most read in FootballTheir four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferIn the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Rumours persisted of a move to the lucrative Saudi league but the source said Walker, capped 93 times by England, still hopes to reach 100 — and fears that move would end his chances.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More

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    Kyle Walker, 34, lined up for shock Inter Milan loan transfer in January window after asking to quit Man City

    WANTAWAY ace Kyle Walker is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Inter Milan, SunSport can reveal.The Manchester City star, 34, dramatically asked to quit the club for a move abroad.Kyle Walker is ready to swap Man City for Inter MilanCredit: GettyAnd SunSport now understands Inter Milan are leading the chase for the England right-back.Representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.Walker’s desire to leave the Etihad was announced by boss Pep Guardiola after their 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Pep revealed he was left out of the third-round thrashing after informing the club of his wish to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA source said: “It’s fast moving but the deal is on the table and it’s being worked on.”A loan move to Inter Milan will give Kyle the opportunity to start afresh.”His difficulties off the pitch are well documented and he needs space to reset.”He simply can’t get that in the Premier League.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The club and his agent are in touch with Inter Milan and there’s an expectation this deal can be done quickly.”Walker is desperate to reach 100 caps for the Three Lions and currently has 93.Roy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdHe would need to make the plane for the World Cup next year to become the first black footballer to get a century of caps.The source added: “He hasn’t given up on that dream.”That’s why Saudi is and always has been a non-starter. Kyle is a fierce competitor.”He wants to leave a legacy at the end of his career.”Walker went to see director of football Txiki Begiristain on Thursday to seek an exit from the Etihad.Guardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the Treble, when Bayern Munich wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.”I prefer to play players whose mind is here. Kyle asked to explore but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”We cannot understand the success that the club had these years without Kyle. It is impossible.”He has been our right-back and given us something we didn’t have. He’s been amazing.”But now in his mind, for many reasons, he would like to explore if he can go to another country to play his last years.”Asked if Walker would be granted his wish if he said he wanted to leave, Guardiola said: “Of course. I’m convinced there’s no one in our job that doesn’t want to be here, who can perform and be exactly what they want to be.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWalker has won 17 major honours with City since his £50million move from Tottenham in 2017.His accolades include six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League. More

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    Man City set to win transfer race for Sierra Leone defender Juma Bah despite 18-year-old stalling approach from rivals

    MANCHESTER CITY are set to win their scrap for Sierra Leone centre-half Juma Bah this week — despite massive opposition.City hope their sales pitch of signing the 18-year-old from Real Valladolid and loaning him out for the next 18 months still appeals to the player.Juma Bah has become a regular in LaLiga this seasonCredit: GettyBah stalled on the move when Inter Milan, Lens and Fenerbahce made contact.But City have been in for the teenager in a big way for the longest time of all suitors.Everton and Crystal Palace are still waiting for encouragement — but the lure of City may end the chase in the next couple of days.The 6ft 5in defender has become a regular in LaLiga this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving begun the campaign out of the team, Bah has started five of Valladolid’s last six games.City’s defence is set to take on a different look this month.The reigning Prem champions are closing in on a £33.6million deal for RC Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov.While skipper Kyle Walker has told club chiefs that he wants to leave the Etihad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter Walker was left out of City’s 8-0 FA Cup drubbing of Salford yesterday, manager Pep Guardiola said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.Erling Haaland swears in live TV interview after Man City win as Sky Sports reporter laughs nervously“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.“Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”He has been our right-back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man CityCredit: Getty More

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    Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set for £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transfer

    PEP GUARDIOLA revealed Kyle Walker was left out of their FA Cup drubbing of Salford because he wants to QUIT the Etihad.The Manchester City boss initially said the reason for skipper Walker’s absence was tactical.Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City for a £400,000-a-week move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyPep Guardiola revealed Walker’s request after axing him for the win over SalfordBut after the 8-0 win Pep admitted it is because the right-back hopes for a fresh start abroad.Walker – who has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal – has won six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League since joining in a £50million deal from Spurs in 2017.But he has struggled for form this season and was expected to make a confident-boosting return against the Division Two side.Guardiola said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.“Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He has been our right back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is SCRAPPING her £27m divorce bid as cheating Man City star eyes £400k-a-week moveWalker’s request comes after SunSport exclusively revealed wife Annie Kliner is scrapping her £27million divorce bid.An insider said: “It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts.“He’s a top target for the Saudi Arabia clubs and if he decides to take a deal it’ll be life-changing — and not just because of the massive amount of money he’ll be making.”Walker is now back in the marital home, those close to Annie said.Wife Annie Kliner is scrapping her £27million divorce bidCredit: Refer to CaptionWalker has moved back into the marital home, SunSport revealedThey added: “Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice about the finances last year and knows that the deal in Saudi is worth a lot.“Annie says it’s not about the cash but keeping their family together, yet his earning potential is something she will have thought about.“She is savvy and has been mapping out a plan for a long time. “Annie always puts the children first but she has to think about herself too.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And financially she wants to know she would be secure whatever happens between them.“Kyle has assured her that whatever happens, she would have the financial support.” More

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    Man City 8 Salford 0: Gary Neville stays away but Class of 92 pals watch their side get smashed as Grealish finally nets

    MAYBE that’s why Gary Neville stayed away…because he knew the old Class of 92 would get a hard lesson off Pep Guardiola’s wonder-kids.Perhaps there should be no head-scratching after all, as to why Salford City’s gobbiest owner felt the biggest game in their history wasn’t worth breaking into his ski holiday for. What a pity. Jack Grealish’s cool penalty rounded off an impressive showing from the EnglishmanCredit: ReutersJeremy Doku scored once in each half in a dominant individual displayCredit: APEx-West Ham star Divin Mubama scored his first goal for Man City on his debutCredit: GettyNico O’Reilly, who quickly become a popular figure at the Etihad, made it 3-0Credit: AFPAnd Man of the Match James McAtee scored a second half hat-trickCredit: ReutersHe would have seen a Salford hero after all – just one wearing sky blue, in local boy James McAtee led City’s own crop of rookie talent on an FA Cup turkey shoot.McAtee, dubbed the Salford Silva by his own fans, hit a hat-trick, while fellow youngsters Divin Mubama and Nico O’Reilly also got in on the act.Neville will be glad he missed it. Mind you his fellow co-owners from that golden Fergie generation were here to fill him in.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRyan Giggs  in the visiting dugout alongside manager Karl Robinson, with Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt watching from the directors’ box.Looking on with fingers crossed that they would get a first hand glimpse of the romance of the Cup. City’s own crop of kids meant it was more like the irony of the Cup.Although no doubt Gary, in that makes-you-love him “I know best” way of his, would have found a way for his League Two high-fliers to stop Pep’s pups had he been in town.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMind you given the way Manchester City effortlessly sidestepped this third round banana skin, it’s highly unlikely.Some of Guardiola’s old guard joined Neville in staying away. Although in their case, because of the manager’s call.’I was f***ing fuming with the wives,’ Gary Neville tells Coleen Rooney as he opens up on anger at 2006 World Cup fiascoMan Utd icon Ryan Giggs couldn’t watch as Salford got battered by Man CityCredit: GettyFellow Man Utd legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt watched from the directors’ boxCredit: ReutersMost surprising of all, incidentally, being skipper Kyle Walker, not even on the bench at a time he needs games more than anyone in a sky blue shirt.Yet this wasn’t a night for discussing fading stars – more a salute to rising ones. Those young kids on the block already suggesting a bright future for City.Of the four youngsters Guardiola chucked into his line-up against Salford, three were on the scoresheet – and given the other is a centre back, that’s pretty much as good as it gets.Although for all that, it was the established “old” hands who laid the foundations and opened the floodgates after barely ten minutes.After Hakeeb Adelakun let the ball get away from him,Matheus Nunes fed Jack Grealish, and when he moved it further left, Jeremy Doku finished with a low drive via the post.Salford City’s Tyrese Fornah and Luke Garbutt look dejected at 5-0Credit: ReutersCity were two up when Nunes clipped over a cross and Mubama, a 19-year-old signed from West Ham for a £2m compensation in the summer, couldn’t miss from a yard out.Two minutes before the break O’Reilly – a kid Pep raved about on the pre-season trip to America – showed why the Spaniard rates him so highly with the most clinical of finishes.The second half was barely underway when Mubama was in on the act again, although this one was more down to Salford’s kamikaze crew at the back.Liam Shephard and then Ossama Ashley combined to give the ball away to the City kid, then upended Doku when he passed inside, and Grealish buried the penalty.Time, then, for McAtee to step up…and boy didn’t he do just that, with a magnificent prodded volley from the Frenchman’s low cross. It was starting to get embarrassing.Even more so when Doku took his own turn at landing a penalty prize when Curtis Tilt blocked with his arm.Salford were on their knees by now but McAtee was by no means finished in terms of his own scoring, he was only getting started, in fact.His second goal was actually the result of a shot from substitute Phil Foden – some player to throw on from the bench – which he controlled and finished himself.And the treble came up when Grealish picked him out with a cross and McAtee picked another path to goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESEven some of the home supporters were starting to feel for Salford, who were simply glad that it ended as an eight campaign.If only Gary had been here to see it….still, there’s always a copy of the DVD.Gary Neville’s skiing holiday coincided with Salford’s trip to the EtihadCredit: Getty More

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    Meet Abdukodir Khusanov, the £33m ‘Tank’ Uzbek defender who sprints like an Olympian and is joining Man City from Lens

    MANCHESTER CITY are closing in on signing Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens.The Premier League champions have reportedly agreed a £33.6million deal to land the youngster this month.Abdukodir Khusanov is the ‘Tank’ set to join Manchester CityCredit: GettyThe young centre-back has developed into one of the best defenders in Ligue 1Credit: GettyHis 37km/h top speed rivals the pace Usain Bolt set in the 100mCredit: AFPBut who is the rising star set to make his switch to the Etihad – and what kind of a player are City signing?First of all, Pep Guardiola is getting a proper defender.Khusanov, 20, is no creative player who has been shoehorned into playing at the back.He is a defender’s defender – and seemingly relishes preventing strikers scoring, coming out in the 94th percentile for his defensive stats in Ligue 1 this term. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd he is a physical specimen of a man: 6ft 1in tall, powerful, strong, athletic and quick. Very quick.Khusanov clocked a staggering top speed of 37km/h – 22.9mph – earlier this season.To put that into context, Usain Bolt averaged 37.58km/h to set the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds, albeit reaching 43.99km/h during the 2009 race.In the 2023-24 Premier League season, the 37km/h barrier was broken just twice – both by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven who managed 37.38km/h and 37.23km/h. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSo it’s safe to say that Khusanov would add a whole new dynamic to City’s back line with his lightning pace.He capitalises on his physical attributes to be strong in the air and even stronger in the challenge.Meet Man City’s Nico O’Reilly: Rodri’s heir?His aggressive pressing style and love of a battle with a striker means he is perfectly comfortable stepping out to squeeze opponents or intercept as well as in one-v-one situations, drawing comparisons to Ruben Dias.He is not dirty, only picking up two yellow cards this season, but does love a last-ditch slide tackle and did see red for a studs-up challenge on PSG’s Achraf Hakimi in November. His Lens manager Will Still summed it up succinctly: “Kodir is a tank.” Interestingly, though, Khusanov is not your typical Guardiola centre-back because he is not the best with the ball at his feet. He averages fewer touches, passes and forward carries than his centre-back partners Kevin Danso and Facundo Medina – albeit playing in the middle of a back three – and certainly has room to grow in his range of passing.This will be particularly important when lining up in a Guardiola team that dominates possession. It has been a staggering and rapid rise for Khusanov as he finds himself on the brink of his transfer to England. The Uzbekistan international and Olympian – who would become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League – left his homeland aged 18 to join Belarusian club Energetik-BGU in 2022.Less than 18 months later, he signed for Lens in July 2023 for £84,000 – and is now set to move on for 400 TIMES that figure, having only established himself as a first-team regular starter this season.But City fans’ excitement will be curbed by two important factors. Khusanov is not very experienced.The youngster – who ironically has only celebrated five birthdays as he was born on February 29, 2004 – went into 2025 with still only 24 Ligue 1 appearances to his name.He has two in the Champions League from last season’s group stages, including a 6-0 thrashing by Arsenal.The other slight area for concern is verbally.READ MORE SUN STORIESKhusanov has been described as a very quiet person and add in the further complications of the language barrier upon arriving in England and that could mean he takes time to settle.But if struggling Guardiola is so keen to spend big cash and waste no time in bringing him in, he must be confident he can get the best out of Abdukodir Khusanov as City’s next defensive stalwart. Khusanov would become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier LeagueCredit: Instagram @abdukodir_khusanov_He is not afraid to stand up for himself and show aggressionCredit: AFPThe 18-cap international left his homeland aged 18 to move to BelarusCredit: Instagram @abdukodir_khusanov_The youngster signed for Lens from Energetik-BGU in 2023Credit: Instagram @abdukodir_khusanov_Pep Guardiola will know there is room for improvement with the ball at his feetCredit: GettyKhusanov was on the end of a 6-0 stuffing by Arsenal in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyHe could rival Micky van de Ven as the Prem’s fastest footballerCredit: Getty More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is SCRAPPING her £27m divorce bid as cheating Man City star eyes £400k-a-week move

    JUST last year, Kyle Walker’s long-suffering wife Annie Kilner was preparing for war and telling pals she was considering divorce.But after a cosy Christmas with the Man City star and their children — and amid growing speculation he is being courted for a multi-million-pound move to play in Saudi Arabia — that could all change once again.Kyle Walker’s long-suffering wife Annie Kilner has put the brakes on talk of a split, and kept her ring finger covered on night out in DecemberCredit: BackGridThe City and England defender has moved back into their marital homeCredit: GettyKyle is being courted for a multi-million-pound move to play in Saudi Arabia, above arriving for court date with Lauryn in July last yearCredit: Darren FletcherKyle posed with Annie and their four children in matching pyjamas during ChristmasCredit: InstagramThose close to Annie, 33, tell The Sun she has put the brakes on talk of a split and instead moved the City and England defender back into the marital home.An insider said: “It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts.“He’s a top target for the Saudi Arabia clubs and if he decides to take a deal it’ll be life-changing — and not just because of the massive amount of money he’ll be making.”Any move to the Arab state is still up in the air, but Kyle, 34, is a top target for big-hitting sides including Al Nassr, where Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo is captain.READ MORE IN SPORTDeals being mooted by clubs in the oil-rich nation are said to be worth upwards of £20million, with Kyle easily expected to bank £400,000 a week if he chooses to try his luck abroad.And friends close to Annie say the money will do the talking.They added: “Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice about the finances last year and knows that the deal in Saudi is worth a lot.“Annie says it’s not about the cash but keeping their family together, yet his earning potential is something she will have thought about.Most read in Football“She is savvy and has been mapping out a plan for a long time.Posed in matching Christmas pyjamas“Annie always puts the children first but she has to think about herself too — and financially she wants to know she would be secure whatever happens between them.Kyle Walker will spend Christmas Day back with estranged wife Annie Kilner after they agreed to put the turmoil of their divorce to one side for the sake of their kids“Kyle has assured her that whatever happens, she would have the financial support.”The couple put on a united front at Christmas as they posed in matching pyjamas with their four children, Roman, 13, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon.It was a picture-perfect scene compared to last December when their lives were turned upside down by the news that Kyle had fathered a secret daughter with reality TV star Lauryn Goodman.Annie, who started dating Kyle when she was 16, was pregnant with their fourth child at the time.He already shares four-year-old son Kairo with Lauryn following a relationship with her during a brief split from Annie.Of the family’s cosy reunion at Christmas, a fellow Wag said: “It seems like Kyle is happy to be back home with his family and they are looking to the future.She is savvy and has been mapping out a plan for a long timeFriends“Not sure if anything is set in stone about their relationship, but they are more together than they’ve looked before — as if the time spent together over Christmas helped them both to appreciate what they have.“Whatever their future holds, they will make it work for their lads who are everything to them.”Kyle made a grovelling apology to devastated Annie in The Sun in January last year.At the time he said he was desperate to save the marriage but admitted he would not blame Annie if she chose to divorce him.Last month, in a sign their relationship was back on track, Kyle smiled like the cat who got the cream as he showed off his wedding ring on a night out at the darts.Kairo and Kinara watch Kyle during Euro 2024Credit: Instagram @lauryngoodman91Lauryn Goodman takes Kyle to court to seek financial settlement for their childrenCredit: Darren FletcherHe was in high spirits at Alexandra Palace in London as he watched the World Championship, shortly after moving back home for the festive season.Annie also put her ring back on — but has attempted to discreetly cover her hand in public in recent weeks to avoid speculation.Our insider added: “Spending time with Kyle at Christmas has made Annie rethink everything.“She let him move back into the family home and it was amazing for her to see Kyle and how great he is with their kids.“Despite what has gone on between them, Kyle is a brilliant father.“She knows now isn’t the right time to start going down the legal route of separation and has taken the advice that timing is key when it comes to a divorce.Spending time with Kyle at Christmas has made Annie rethink everythingInsider“They’ve got the children to think about — they’re still young — and that’s been a major factor in Annie’s thinking.“She isn’t rushing into anything and is biding her time, especially with all the talk about Saudi and a possible move there.”The couple have only been married since November 2021, but met in his hometown of Sheffield when they were teenagers.Kyle was first accused of cheating in 2016 when he was caught messaging Playboy model Carla Howe while in France with the England squad for the Euro championships.Then in 2019, Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown messaged Annie to confess she and Kyle had enjoyed a string of romps, including one time in his £200,000 Bentley 4×4.Annie immediately dumped Kyle, who moved into a flat, where he ended up hosting a sex party with a friend and two call girls during the Covid lockdown.While single, he started a relationship with Lauryn, who quickly fell pregnant and gave birth in 2020.Annie took him back and they wed in an intimate ceremony at Mottram Hall in Cheshire 18 months later.But The Sun recently revealed that Annie’s friends claimed she was looking at her options as far back as 2019, with her insisting: “Marrying Kyle would give me security if he ever does it again.”‘Some said she should cut her losses and run’She apparently asked at least four footballers’ wives for advice before marrying the love rat in case history repeated itself. One said: “Some said she should leave him at the time — just cut her losses and run. But others warned that marrying him would be the only way she could really secure herself financially.”In messages seen by The Sun from five years ago, before the couple tied the knot, Annie glumly conceded, “It’s the same old s**t — he’s been doing it for ten years”, before asking pals for their opinions on how to future-proof herself financially.Appearing to predict that he would betray her again, Annie wrote to a friend at the time: “He’s going to have a lonely end.”Annie turned out to be right about his repeat actions, as he briefly rekindled things with Lauryn weeks after Kairo was born and lived a lie for more than a year after discovering she was expecting his second child. She isn’t rushing into anything and is biding her time, especially with all the talk about Saudi and a possible move thereInsiderLauryn later took Kyle to court to seek a financial settlement for their kids.After Lauryn’s bombshell confession to Annie about daughter Kinara, he told The Sun in an emotional interview that he had lied to both womenHe added: “It was a double-edged sword between my conscience being clean and losing my family.“I’ve hurt someone I truly believe is my soulmate. Annie knows I’m sorry. I’m sorry because as a family this isn’t meant to happen. They are all I’ve got.”A Middle East move for the England ace would follow a tough current season at City. He still has 19 months left on his Etihad contract, but admitted he would “never say never” when rumours were flying last year. Now, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad from Saudi’s pro league are keen on securing his signature.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf Kyle does take the plunge, he would follow in the footsteps of England teammate Ivan Toney, who landed a £20million-a-year deal with Al-Ahli last summer after transferring from Brentford.But whether he gets to enjoy that money with or without Annie is very much still in the balance.The ace and Annie posed in this throwback snapCredit: Instagram More

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    Man City warned it would take ‘something extraordinary’ to sign £50million-rated Omar Marmoush

    MANCHESTER CITY must do “something extraordinary” if they want to sign £50million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush this month.The Egyptian, 25, is the top target for Pep Guardiola as he looks to replace Julian Alvarez and provide some support for Erling Haaland.Manchester City must do ‘something extraordinary’ to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar MarmoushCredit: GettyEintracht have no plans to let Man City target Marmoush leave in JanuaryCredit: GettyHowever Eintracht are reluctant to sell their star players as they are going well in both their domestic league and the Europa League this season.Frankfurt have no plans to let Marmoush – who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool – leave following 18 goals in 24 games this term.Director of football Markus Krosche said: “Our basic intention is to keep the squad together.”Something extraordinary would have to happen for us to move away from this position.”Read More on FootballIn the meantime, City are also looking to finalise an agreement with Lens for defender Abdukodir Khusanov.The Uzbekistan international has been targeted by a host of clubs and is rated at around £30m by his current employers.Meanwhile, Galatasaray are keeping close tabs on Ilkay Gundogan’s situation at the Etihad.The former skipper returned to Man City in the summer – just a year after leaving to join Barcelona.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe signed a 12-month deal with the option of a further year but the move has not worked out as well as all parties hoped.The 34-year-old has been needed more than expected due to Rodri’s injury but has struggled during a difficult season for the champions.Man City boss Pep Guardiola ready to make urgent tactical tweak and defends Erling Haaland He has been on the bench for the last three matches and City are on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window.Guardiola does not want to lose players this window so a move to Turkey is more likely in the summer. More