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      Man City could throw huge spanner in works by blocking Man Utd’s new CEO Omar Berrada from working until NEXT SEASON

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have pulled off a massive coup by landing Omar Berrada as their new chief executive from neighbours City.Berrada has resigned from his post at the Etihad after 13 years, the last eight as City’s chief football operations officer.
      Omar Berrada [right] has quit Man City to help Man Utd’s rebuildCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has tempted Omar Berrada to Man Utd by offering him a bigger roleCredit: PA
      Yet he may not be able to start his role in trying to lead United back to the top until next season if he has to serve a notice period.
      The Spaniard has been a key figure in City’s rise to become Europe’s premier team, and Etihad insiders insist he will leave with their blessing and no ill-feeling.
      They are adamant the management structure is so solid that there will be no destabilising knock-on once Berrada has gone.
      City’s football operations department is headed by chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak and run by senior figures Txiki Begiristain, Ferran Soriano and Brian Marwood.
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      Yet there is no doubt Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has vowed to make United great again after his £1.3billion investment, will see his first major move as a huge statement of intent.
      City confirmed his decision in a statement which said: “Manchester City Football Club can confirm that Omar Berrada has resigned from his role as chief football operations officer at City Football Group.
      “The club understands his decision to look for a new challenge and he leaves with our thanks and best wishes.”
      For all Berrada is one of a 130-strong football operations team at the Etihad, there is no doubt his cross-town move will impact both clubs.
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      He played a key role working alongside chief executive Soriano and director of football Begiristain over transfers and contracts and joined City after eight years in a commercial role with Barcelona.
      Berrada, 46, has wide-reaching and wide-ranging contacts and was attracted by the chance of having greater responsibilities at Old Trafford.
      Yet he faces a massive job in his role as Richard Arnold’s successor, with the gap between United and City wider than at any stage – in every department on and off the field.
      Arnold left United before the deal to sell a 25 per cent stake was sealed with Ratcliffe’s Ineos team.
      While City are disappointed – but accepting – at losing him, they also believe their own operation will not be weakened.
      And there is no suggestion it will have any impact on manager Pep Guardiola’s long-term future at the club.
      But Berrada may still have a major role left at City as he is expected to be a key witness when the champions face an independent commission later this year.
      They have been accused by the Premier League of 115 counts of breaking profit and sustainability rules.
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      And in his position within the football and commercial side of the City Football Group operation, both on the football and commercial side of the club, Berrada will be a key figure when the hearing begins.
      Sources believe his Old Trafford appointment points towards City’s innocence as United would be unlikely to risk handing such a high profile position to someone whose reputation would be hugely damaged with a guilty verdict. More

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      Kalvin Phillips ‘very favourable’ towards Barcelona loan but Premier League club leads transfer race for Man City ace

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is “very favourable” towards a Barcelona loan but West Ham stands in the La Liga giant’s way for the midfielder.The Manchester City outcast has hinted that Barca are the frontrunners of the many clubs interested in signing him.
      Kalvin Phillips is ‘very favourable’ of a loan to BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Phillips is looking for a way out of the Etihad Stadium after a lack of game time since his move from Leeds United in 2022.
      While Barca battle for the 28-year-old’s signature the Blaugrana’s financial woe – which has been long known – could stand in the way of the transfer.
      Phillips is said to be aware of the club’s economic crisis and has delayed his decision on what club to move to as he “sees Barcelona option very favourably”, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
      The move can only be finalised if the Catalonian giants can secure the player on a free loan having only to pay for the transfer fees.
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      However, Moyes’ Hammers are ready to splurge the cash in January which could turn Phillips’ head away from La Liga.
      West Ham’s hefty offer for the defensive midfielder can expect to convince Man City to send the Englishman to East London.
      Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly interested in rivalling Xavi’s side.
      The only way for the midfielder to make a move to Camp Nou is for the club to complete the sale of 49 per cent of Barcelona Studios for £171million – £42million of which would be redirected to sign a new player.
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      A move to the Spanish side would guarantee Phillips Champions League football and also a run for the La Liga title.
      Fans will now wait for the Man City forgotten man as he is likely to hold out on his decision on a move until the last few days of the January transfer window.
      The England international will need to leave Pep Guardiola’s side if he wants to rake up his game time in the second half of the term.
      Phillips will be fighting alongside the rest of the Three Lions squad for a spot on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad this summer. More

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      Man City star Kalvin Phillips ‘in six-club transfer race with interested teams ranging from Barcelona to Crystal Palace’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly got a long list of potential suitors for outcast Kalvin Phillips.The England international is looking for a way out of the Etihad stadium after a lack of game time since his move from Leeds United.
      Six clubs are reportedly interested in signing Kalvin Phillips from Man City this monthCredit: AP
      Phillips joined City back in 2022 in a £45million deal, but since arriving has only made TWO starts in the Premier League.
      According to the Telegraph, six different clubs are eyeing a potential loan move for the 28-year-old this month.
      Premier League sides Crystal Palace, West Ham and Newcastle are all said to be exploring a deal with the defensive midfielder.
      While European giants Barcelona, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly interested in rivalling the English trio.
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      It’s understood that Newcastle and Juventus were leading the race for Phillips’ signature, but have spent too long dwelling and allowed the others to have a shot at making the signing happen.
      It has been reported that a decision on Phillips’ future is to be decided by next week.
      And pressure could begin to build to get a deal done soon with just two weeks remaining of the January transfer window.
      Staying in the Premier League could help Phillips secure a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.
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      The Leeds lad has been a regular feature in almost all of Southgate’s Three Lions squads since he made his debut in 2020.
      But no place is guaranteed in the national team with a major tournament on the horizon.
      Crystal Palace would offer Phillips the chance to play regular football right under the nose of Southgate with Eagles boss Roy Hodgson making his interest clear.
      The former Liverpool gaffer said: “He’s a good player. I would like to think that if Kalvin Phillips is available and a possibility for the club – there will be financial restrictions, who knows whether the club feels they will be able to afford that – if you’re talking about the level of player,
      “I don’t feel there will be many managers who would not say: ‘Yeah, we will be really happy to have him come to the club.’
      “As far as I’m concerned, it’s a name that’s out there. All we know, like most other clubs, is that there is a possibility that Man City will either sell him or loan him.
      “If they are purely going to sell him, then I don’t think we will be in the market.
      “If they’re going to loan him, I would like to think that we could possibly put our hand up and push ourselves forward.
      “What we could then of course offer is the chance to play regular football in the Premiership in the build-up to what will be a very important summer for England and for him.”
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      It looks likely that a deal agreed this month for Phillips would be a loan move.
      Although there could be offers that include buy options to make the move permanent in the summer. More

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      Pep Guardiola awkwardly drops F-bomb after brutally being put on spot by Thierry Henry at Fifa The Best awards

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      PEP GUARDIOLA turned the freezing London air blue – after being put on the spot by Thierry Henry.Guardiola was named The Best Fifa Men’s Coach for the first time in his illustrious career after leading City to a stunning Treble triumph last season.
      Guardiola dropped an F-bomb after a tough question from Thierry HenryCredit: AFP
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola won Fifa’s The Best Men’s Coach awardCredit: Getty
      Six of his City players – Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland were then named in the FifPro World Team of 2023.
      It was the first time a single club had supplied as many team members since Guardiola’s Barcelona in 2010.
      And as the Spanish tactician stood on the stage to accept his award he had a short Q&A with Thierry Henry.
      And that is when the 52-year-old accidentally dropped an F-bomb in front of everyone.
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      Arsenal legend Henry, who played for Guardiola at Barcelona for two years, asked him to compare the incredible team he put together at the Nou Camp between 2008 and 2012 with the Citizens.
      The ex-Bayern Munich boss was caught so off guard with that difficult question that he suffered a funny slip of the tongue.
      Henry asked: “The last time that so many players were in the World XI was with you, when you were the coach of Barcelona.
      “You had six players in that team in 2010. So which is the best team, out of the two?”
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      Guardiola asked back: “Who would win?”
      And Henry responded, “No, the best! You can be the best even if you lost a game.”
      And a surprised Guardiola then accidentally hummed: “F***!”
      But the Catalan head coach, who dropped his head into his hands, managed to gather his thoughts.
      Guardiola continued: “My team at Barcelona was unbelievable. We were so young.
      “But this team is in the Premier League, so tough and competitive. 
      “And for me, to wake up and be with them every day, is the best award you could have as a manager.
      “Barcelona was the club of my heart. I was born there and everything I am is from Barcelona. I grew up there and they gave me my values.
      “But City, what we have done is a dream come true. We couldn’t have expected to be here, winning a Treble. It is special for all of us.”
      Guardiola, who name-checked City President Klahdoon Al-Mubarak and executives Ferran Soriano and Txiki Beguiristain, added: “Ferran and Txiki believed in me at the start of my managerial career when nobody could have done that. 
      “I will never forget what they have done for me.
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      “And I want to say thank you so much to my players for what they have done at this club for many years.
      “Without exception, to all of them, thank you so much.” More

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      Disgraced love rat Kyle Walker shares hint he WILL play for Man City tonight just days after being dumped by wife

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      KYLE WALKER has dropped a hint that he will play for Manchester City tonight – just days after being dumped by his wife Annie Kilner.The shamed England defender shared a photo on Instagram ahead of City’s Premier League lineup to face Newcastle at St James’ Park.
      The star shared this photo on his Instagram story
      He has been revealed as the father of both Lauryn Goodman’s kids
      He has been dumped by wife Annie Kilner
      The post shows a collage of photos of Walker which reads ‘Newcastle vs Man City’.
      It adds “1730 KO” – with fans eagerly awaiting for kickoff at 5.30pm tonight.
      Walker was dumped earlier this week after Annie was sent a message about a “second love child” with Instagram influencer Lauryn.
      The model is understood to have bluntly written: “I don’t have two baby daddies — I have one.”
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      Kyle, 33, was then dumped by his wife after admitting he was indeed the father.
      Tearful Annie confronted the Man City full-back and the pair argued before she ordered him to leave the family home.
      Annie — who has sons, Roman, Riaan and Reign, with the player — then announced she was “taking time away” from him.
      In an apology to his wife, Kyle wrote on Instagram: “Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I’ve caused her.”
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      She had previously been humiliated after Kyle was unmasked as the father of Lauryn’s son Kairo, born in April 2020.
      They conceived the youngster during their short relationship when Kyle was temporarily split from Annie Kilner – who finally dumped him for good this week.
      In November 2021, Kyle and Annie – who have three sons together – got married.
      But in March 2023, Lauryn revealed that she was expecting her second child – and kept tight-lipped about her daughter’s paternity, only revealing he “is a footballer”.
      But on Boxing Day Kyle’s betrayal finally caught up with him.

      A source said: “Lauryn had  had enough of the lies so told Annie everything on Boxing Day.
      “Annie was stunned but knew ultimately that Lauryn was telling her the truth. There is no hiding that fact. She thought she deserved to know the truth.”
      Annie and Kyle met as teenagers in their home city of Sheffield.
      But their troubles began after he made a £50million move from Tottenham to Manchester City in 2017.
      In 2019 it emerged he had romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley.
      Model Annie kicked him out but gave him another chance.
      He was moving his stuff back in when he had a brief fling with Lauryn and she fell pregnant. Kyle moved out of the family home and began renting a luxury £8,000-a-month apartment in nearby Hale, Cheshire.
      He pleaded with Annie to take him back but was then exposed for breaking Covid rules by hosting a £2,200 orgy with two hookers.
      Lauryn gave birth to Kairo in April then publicly unmasked Walker as his dad.
      Annie took him back again and he proposed with a £250,000  ring.The couple wed in December 2021 at Mottram Hall, Cheshire.
      It comes as the player romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley 4×4 and was caught having a Covid busting orgy with two hookers.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
      Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
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      A win for Pep Guardiola’s men will see them go second in the league and just two points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. More

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      Man City’s senior stars hauled squad in for crisis talks after poor run of results saw them drop to fourth

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S senior stars held emergency crisis talks during a poor run of form that saw Pep Guardiola’s men plunging to fourth place.That is according to City star Nathan Ake, who revealed captains Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Bernardo Silva called for a summit meeting to steady the ship.
      Manchester City ace Nathan Ake revealed there were crisis talks after a poor runCredit: Getty
      Man City captains wanted to ensure no one played the “victim card” or made “excuses”Credit: Getty
      This came after three consecutive Premier League draws against Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham as well as a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
      Ake told The Telegraph: “We had a big get together organised by the captains and we had a good talk with each other.
      “Not to hammer each other but to be honest that everyone has to look at themselves to see what we can do better because this is not what we want.
      “We want to win games and get the season going again and we had to do it now while there were still so many games to go.
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      “The time was still there to do it because we would rather have had the conversation then than in five weeks when we could have been even more points behind.”
      Ake added that the meeting took place in good faith with the floor open for all players to express any concerns they had.
      The versatile defender added that the point of the meeting was to ensure no one played the “victim card” or made “excuses”.
      Ake added: “We talked a couple of times with the players together to get to grips with it. We know we weren’t playing too badly.
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      “But we weren’t getting the points and all of us expect from each other that we get points, we defend better and look at yourself for why we are conceding so many goals.
      “They weren’t necessarily great goals [from the opponents] – many were deflections or those kind of things – but it still happened so [we asked] why did it happen this year and not last year?
      “We talked with each other about it to try to understand and make sure everyone was on the same page – that we don’t just play the victim card of deflections or a difficult moment.
      “We have to do better as individual players and defenders but everyone was allowed to say whatever they wanted and we picked it up. We set the standards really high for ourselves.
      “Obviously the manager is on top of it but we want to achieve good things as well and always make sure that, no matter what, we want to keep the standards high and not let excuses or injuries creep in for performances.
      “So it’s a good thing that we still have this character to keep going.”
      And it seems that meeting had the same effect as similar crisis talks back in 2021 initiated by then captain Fernandinho, which led to a 21-match winning streak and third Premier League title under Guardiola.
      City are now third in the Premier League table and a victory at Newcastle on Saturday would see them climbing to second place with only two points adrift of leaders Liverpool. More

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      Love rat Kyle Walker tries his hand as a security guard in toe-curling Man City PR video shared on day he was dumped

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      KYLE Walker has tried his hand as a Manchester City security guard in a toe-curling PR video shared on the day he was dumped.The love rat defender, 33, is no longer living at his family’s sprawling £2.5million pad in Cheshire.
      Kyle Walker has tried his hand as a Manchester City security guardCredit: Twitter
      The video appeared the same day as Walker was dumped by his wife AnnieCredit: Twitter
      He frisks down the goalie during a searchCredit: Twitter
      His wife Annie Kilner revealed that she was “taking some time away from Kyle” in a statement on Instagram yesterday.
      The bombshell announcement came the same day as City posted an video of Walker spending with the club’s security boss Aaron Ridsdale.
      He even frisked down Stefan Ortega Moreno during his unusual trial. Donning a hi-vis jacket, Walker was put through his paces as a trainee security guard at City’s training ground.
      When Ridsdale said Walker would not have to “take anyone down”, the City star replied: “I don’t mind. I’ll catch them.”
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      While out on patrol, Walker joked: “Control panel, we have a strange player in the gym.
      “KDB, ginger hair.”
      Walker then visited City’s CCTV room, where he met control room operator Lisa Grice.
      He said: “Looking at some of these, you wouldn’t know that there were cameras there.”
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      Grice said: “We do see you messing around and stuff.”
      Walker’s work-experience day took an unexpected turn when a member of the public strayed into view holding a “Kyle, can I have you shirt?” placard.
      But Ridsdale said that Walker had a promising future as security guard “if football stops working for him”.
      It is not clear when the video was filmed by City’s social media team.
      Walker’s shock split with Kilner comes after a series of sex scandals involving the Three Lions full-back who captained his country for the first time in November.
      The pair first met in their home city Sheffield when she was 15 and he 17.
      He moved from Sheffield United to Tottenham and established himself as a first team regular.
      But Walker was dogged by a series of controversies after his £50million move to City in 2017.
      Annie kicked him out in 2019 after Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown said they repeatedly romped in his Bentley.
      She took the £160,000-a-week defender back but gave him the boot again when he revealed Instagram influencer Lauryn Goodman, 32, was having his baby.
      Walker moved into an £8,000-a-month flat nearby Hale, Cheshire -— but was then caught breaching lockdown rules by having an orgy with two sex workers.
      The defender and a pal agreed to pay escort Louise McNamara, 21, and a 24-year-old Brazilian call girl £2,200 in cash.
      He told the girls his name was “Kai” before pulling out gold-coloured Shine condoms.
      He apologised before breaking lockdown rules a second time just weeks later during visits to see his family.
      Despite fathering another child, the couple reunited after Annie vowed to stay together for the sake of their three young kids.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
      Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
      Kyle in the control room at Man CityCredit: Twitter
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      Real Madrid ‘considering making transfer move for Erling Haaland’ as fresh doubts emerge over Kylian Mbappe switch

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      REAL MADRID could turn their attention to Erling Haaland if they fail to sign Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.The Paris Saint-Germain star has just six months left on his deal in the French capital, meaning he is allowed to negotiate with other clubs ahead of a summer move.
      Real Madrid are concerned they won’t be able to agree a deal with Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland is an alternative for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid are in talks with the superstar but no agreement has been struck.
      Reports suggest that Mbappe will have to take a pay cut to secure a move to Los Blancos.
      And Real Madrid have put an end of January deadline on discussions to force him to pen a pre-contract.
      This has reportedly left Mbappe “unimpressed” with their approach as he planned to make a decision later this year.
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      Real Madrid are desperate to sign a marquee forward this summer.
      Should Mbappe reject them, the club could instead go for Haaland.
      Outlet AS claim the release clause in his Manchester City deal is closer to £100m than £200m.
      City have never confirmed a figure.
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      Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta revealed in November that the striker is open to a transfer in the future.
      She said: “Erling is the master of own destiny, always.
      “He will always do what’s good for him and for Man City.
      “When they all are open to make a change, it will happen.
      “Erling will always be respectful. For sure respect has to be on both club and player side. I’ve no doubts, Man City will respect him.
      “If something has to happen one day, we will agree on every step together with the club. It’s always about respect.”
      His dad Alf-Inge previously suggested his son wants to play all over Europe, saying: “I think Erling wants to test out his capabilities in every league.
      “Then he can stay in every league for three to four years maximum.
      “He could have two-and-a-half years in Germany, two-and-a-half in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?” More