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      How Matheus Nunes forced through £53m Man City transfer by ‘refusing to train’ and ‘fiery altercation with Wolves staff’

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      MATHEUS NUNES is set to return to Molineux on Saturday for the first time since forcing his way out of Wolves last month.The midfielder began the season with Gary O’Neil’s side and started their first two matches of the campaign.
      Matheus Nunes signed for Man City last monthCredit: Alamy
      The midfielder had begun the season with WolvesCredit: Getty
      When Man City came in for him, however, he instantly had his heart set on moving on.
      Wolves forked out £38million to sign Nunes from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2022.
      On August 24 this year they rejected an opening £47m bid from City, who had just lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury.
      According to the Telegraph, Nunes was urged to “stay calm and behave professionally” by Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs.
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      Wolves chiefs are claimed to have told the 25-year-old to be patient, informing him that the deal, while plausible, would have to be done on their terms.
      The report adds that Nunes took the news badly, leaving Wolves’ training ground an hour after the meeting with Hobbs – even taking his boots with him.
      He then never reported for duty at Wolves again, boycotting training.
      A £53million move was finally agreed on August 30 after City had explored a potential swoop for Eberechi Eze, granting Nunes his dream transfer.
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      Despite arriving to much fanfare in a record deal, Nunes managed just one goal and one assist in 41 appearances for Wolves.
      He has so far played four times for City, laying on an assist against Nottingham Forest.
      The former Sporting star had impressed Pep Guardiola enough with his performances in Portugal prior to joining Wolves to prompt a summer swoop.
      After a Champions League clash between City and Sporting two seasons ago, Guardiola called Nunes one of the “best players in the world”.
      This week he backtracked from those comments, saying: “Maybe I over-exaggerated a little bit. He’s not [one of the best players in the world].
      “He is a really good player but sometimes, maybe I said this comment after a 5-0 win, it was actually 5-0? But he’s an exceptional player.”
      Meanwhile, former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has spoken out on his dramatic Molineux exit on the eve of the season.
      The Spaniard told The Athletic: “Something changed.
      “And once things changed, more than I could have thought, it was then a case of deciding what to do.”
      Julen Lopetegui has addressed his Wolves exitCredit: PA More

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      Footie stars biggest fashion own goals from Haaland’s pyjama suit to Pogba’s cape – who do you think looks the worst?

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      HE’S a self-styled king of fashion with a £10m Gucci deal but Jack Grealish has been labelled Man City’s worst dressed player.It appears the winger scored an own goal after last year rating his teammates’ fashion sense on the club’s YouTube channel – and now they’ve got their revenge.
      Manchester City winger Jack Grealish was labelled the worst dressed footballer in the squad by his teammatesCredit: Eroteme
      He gave himself an A for style while downgrading Ruben Dias to a D and giving Kevin De Bruyne a C.
      Now Spanish midfielder Rodri – whose style Grealish described as “awful, awful” – has kicked the winger’s ego into touch in an interview accusing Grealish of actually being the worst dressed.
      The stunned winger, who has a six figure deal with BoohooMAN as well as Gucci, posted the clip on his Instagram page with a shocked face emoji.
      With sportsmen scoring big as fashion idols, bagging deals worth millions with brands such as Burberry, Dior and Superdry, there’s everything to play for when it comes to power dressing.
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      But there have been plenty of footie fashion faux pas over the years… and Grealish isn’t alone.
      Would he make the worst dressed XI All Stars team?
      Here are the stars who would be kicked into touch by the fashion police.
      Raheem Sterling
      Chelsea and England winger Raheem Sterling may need some longer trousersCredit: sterling7/instagram
      A JACKET that hangs off the shoulders may become tyre-some for Raheem – whose puffed-up outfit could be a nod to the Michelin Man.
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      And we won’t even ask about those breeches, which make him look like a jockey.
      Surely he’ll not keep this look up furlong!
      Tom Davies
      Sheffield United’s Tom Davies wearing a dressing gownCredit: Getty
      DRESSING down or dressing GOWN?
      Former Everton ace Tom loves to make a statement with his clothing, and this get-up is no exception.
      He may have been going for a casual vibe, but looks more like he’s in his pyjamas ready for bed.
      You snooze, you lose, Tom.
      Dani Alves
      Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves is one of the best of his generation, on the pitchCredit: PA
      BRAZILIAN defender Dani could give Hugh Jackman a run for his money in this Greatest Showman-style suit, which he wore to a party in Paris back in 2019.
      Erling Haaland
      Record setting Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is not afraid to stand outCredit: BackGrid
      MANCHESTER City player Haaland is a ray of sunshine in this bright yellow shirt and trouser set.
      They could be posh PJs – or even 1970s- inspired party gear.
      James Maddison
      Spurs midfielder James Maddison has been on fire so far this seasonCredit:
      THE Tottenham icon is perhaps hoping to get a-head in the fashion stakes in this bucket hat, shorts and t-shirt combo.
      He’d fit right in at Glastonbury festival.
      Paul Pogba
      Paul Pogba may have been trying to keep a low profile with this unusual outfitCredit: BackGrid
      FRENCH footballer Pogba is a hero on the pitch – and off it, too, so it seems.
      The Juventus star channelled his inner superhero in this wacky hooded cape.
      Hector Bellerin
      Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is as well known for his wacky style as he is for his performancesCredit: Getty
      THERE’s nowhere to hide for the Spanish right-back in this striking black leather coat.
      His laidback look, complete with shades, echoes Keanu Reeves’ in The Matrix.
      Oli McBurnie
      Striker Oli McBurnie’s odd tracksuit looks like it belongs a few decades ago
      SHEFFIELD United icon McBurnie goes for man of the match in this red and brown tracksuit co-ord.
      Wonder if the knee-highs are for added socks appeal?
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      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      This outfit is actually a tame one compared to some of the outlandish styles Dominic Calvert-Lewin has tried outCredit: Getty
      Everton player Dominic channels the Man from Del Monte in this number at last year’s Emporio Armani fashion show.
      He’s quite partial to a pastel and has also been spotted in a pink suit. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool ‘to rival City in race for £50m-rated Brentford star after red-hot start to 2023-24’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are facing competition from three Premier League rivals for Brentford’s Aaron Hickey.Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have joined the race and are ready to make bids for the £50million-rated Scottish defender.
      Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal have joined Man City in the race to sign Aaron HickeyCredit: Getty
      The 21-year-old full-back has been in remarkable form for both club and country – attracting interest from a the Premier League’s big-hitters in the process.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this year that City were chasing Hickey, who was then rated at £30m.
      And Pep Guardiola remains keen on the Bees star, despite seeing his side win six out of six in a flawless start to the season.
      But it won’t be easy, with the Mirror reporting title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as neighbours United interested too.
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      German giants Bayern Munich who already poached Harry Kane from the Prem this summer, are also keen.
      And Hickey’s performances have seen his price-tag continue to rise too, with Brentford set to demand at least £50m.
      Bees boss Thomas Frank will be gutted if he loses another key asset with Rico Henry sidelined due to a serious knee injury, and suspended talisman Ivan Toney set to depart in January.
      Frank spoke about Hickey’s versatility and importance in the Bees squad.
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      He said: “With Aaron there is a lot of talk about whether he is a right back or a left-back, but I am in that privileged position that he can play on both sides and will most likely go on the left.
      “He is both-footed and has huge ability, we don’t have that many full-backs so he is very important.
      “He is a player we signed a year ago with big ambitions and his future and it is going in the right direction for him.”
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made it clear how much he rates Hickey’s ability to play on either flank and is ready to fight for his signature.
      United meanwhile are desperate to add to their full-backs with Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffering injuries.
      Liverpool are keen to reboot what Jurgen Klopp is calling ‘Liverpool 2.0’ with youthful talent and Hickey fits the bill perfectly.
      The Brentford star started out as a left-back for Hearts before making his way to the Serie A side Bologna in 2020.
      Hickey then made his debut in 2022 for the Premier League and has since made a remarkable start under Frank. More

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      Jack Grealish named Man City’s worst dressed player despite seeing himself as style icon & £10m Gucci deal

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      FOOTBALLER Jack Grealish has been named Manchester City’s worst dressed player — despite seeing himself as a trendsetter.Winger Grealish, 28, had previously said his team-mate Rodri had the most offensive clobber, describing it as “awful”.
      Jack Grealish has been named Manchester City’s worst dressed player
      In an interview, his team-mate Rodri said he thinks Grealish is the club’s worst dressed playerCredit: Mega
      But the tables were turned on the England star when the Spanish midfielder said in an interview that he thought Grealish was the club’s worst dressed player.
      Grealish posted the clip on his Instagram page alongside a shocked face emoji.
      In the interview, 27-year-old Rodri is asked who is the worst-dressed on the team.
      He replies: “They say it’s me but I don’t agree. I think it’s Jack.”
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      When Grealish was asked the same question in May, he said: “Rodri. He’s awful. Awful.”
      It comes after Brummie Grealish landed a £10million sponsorship deal with Gucci.
      He also signed a £10million-a-season deal to become the face of sports brand Puma until 2028.
      Johan Adamsson, Puma’s global director of sports marketing and sports licensing, said: “He turns heads on and off the pitch with his quick feet and personal style.”
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      Grealish also got a six-figure sum for a clothing collaboration with BoohooMAN.
      An Instagram fan page is dedicated to his outfits and he has been dubbed “the most marketable footballer since David Beckham”, with brands desperate for a piece of the player.
      Brand marketing expert Andy Barr said: “One of the reasons why organisations are queueing up to try and work with Grealish is because he does not yet realise that he is more than just an elite level sports person, he is actually now a global brand.”
      Grealish, said to earn £300,000 a week at Manchester City, became the most expensive footballer in British history when he joined the club from Aston Villa in a £100million deal.
      Grealish has landed a £10million deal with GucciCredit: Instagram
      The football star also signed a deal to become the face of PumaCredit: BackGrid
      Man City star Rodri said: ”They say it’s me but I don’t agree. I think it’s Jack’Credit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Pep Guardiola’s model daughter Maria branded a ‘stunning queen’ by awestruck fans after latest Instagram snaps

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      MARIA GUARDIOLA got ready to be a winter wonder as she had more fun with her new brunette look.The eldest of Pep Guardiola’s three children was called a “Stunningggg queen” as the model knelt down for selfies in a short skirt, trench coat and pointed shoes.
      Maria Guardiola prepared for the colder weather with this classic lookCredit: instagram @maria.guardiola
      Maria keeps it simple in black to win more admirers on social mediaCredit: instagram @maria.guardiola
      The daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola topped off her chic look by making a point with her shoesCredit: instagram @maria.guardiola
      The influencer is happy to show off selfies without a glamorous settingCredit: instagram @maria.guardiola
      Unlike her dad’s sophisticated tactics as Manchester City manager, Maria kept it simple – dressing all in black.
      And her hordes of social media followers pitched in with praise for the influencer’s chic appearance.
      “Maria you are simply wonderful,” said one, while another posted: “Awesome girl.”
      And despite Maria’s change from blonde to brown hair, and her seasonal fashion. a third fan was more interested in another feature of the 22-year-old.
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      He gasped: “Look at the face God!!! How beautiful!”
      Maria’s online fanbase has soared spectacularly in the past two years.
      The London-based style icon has seen her Instagram following rise from ‘just’ 100,000 in October 2021 to 735k now.
      That’s not just due to a clamour for her glamour.
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      It’s also down to an exhilarating range of locations for her photoshoots – from a holiday in Barbados to VIP access at F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, from trendy spots in London to hotspots to getaways across Europe.
      But wherever she goes, the reaction is similar to that for her latest images.
      Such responses included: “Wow! You look beautiful”… “Stunning as always” … and “Damnnnn Maria”.
      The Instagram star is known for sharing her travels around the globeCredit: Instagram
      Maria’s following online has gone crazy in the past couple of years
      her timeless style creates the best portrait in the roomCredit: Instagram / @maria.guardiola More

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      Man City in transfer hunt for Championship wonderkid keeper who has already played for first-team aged just 16

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      MANCHESTER CITY have set their sights on Sunderland’s brilliant teenage keeper Matty Young.He is just 16 but already manager Tony Mowbray’s third choice at the Stadium of Light and a regular in the Black Cats Under-21 team.
      Man City have set their sights on Sunderland’s brilliant teenage keeper Matty YoungCredit: Getty
      Young is tipped to follow ex-Cats Jordan Pickford and Anthony Patterson to the top — and City plan to snap him up before any rivals make their move.
      Local lad Young — who has been at the Wearsiders since he was seven — is the latest discovery by Sunderland’s goalkeeping guru Mark Prudhoe, who is known for identifying and developing talent.
      Mowbray praised the stopper when he started for the first team in a pre-season game and his reputation is growing fast.
      Sunderland tied down Young to a two-year deal recently but he is already with a leading agency and the club may cash in on him.
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      The Black Cats released another keeper ‘find’, Toby Bell — who is even younger than Young — to Chelsea this summer.
      City also fancied Bell, 15, but their focus now is the latest Sunderland whizkid.
      SunSport also revealed how the Premier League champions are competing with Brighton to sign Argentinian left-back Valentin Barco.
      The Seagulls tried to sign Barco, 19, from Boca Juniors this summer and went close to triggering his release clause of around £10million.
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      However, Manchester City and Juventus were also strongly linked and the whole deal became too hard to broker.
      But progressive Brighton still think they can offer Barco the best move at this point of his career.
      Boss Roberto de Zerbi remains optimistic a deal can be struck however, the club may have to pay more for him than expected.

      City are competing with Brighton to sign Valentin BarcoCredit: EPA More

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      Meet the AC Milan wonderkid who scored a mega 483 goals by 13 who Man City are plotting a transfer swoop for

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      IT WILL come as no surprise to AC Milan that Manchester City are sniffing around one of their top talents. When you have the kind of goal record that Francesco Camarda has, it’s inevitable that Europe’s elite will be keeping a keen eye on your situation.
      Francesco Camarda is hot property with his astounding goal-scoring recordCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing the AC Milan starletCredit: Getty
      And according to Calcio Mercato, the Cityzens are interested in luring Camarda away from Milan.
      The 15-year-old is reportedly also wanted by Borussia Dortmund, but Milan are said to be confident about keeping hold of their wonderkid.
      Although there are top talents in academies all over the world, there is something special about Camarda that makes him stick out.
      The Italian centre-forward has an unmatched goal record from his time in the youth systems in his home country.
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      He is said to have scored an unfathomable 483 goals in just 86 matches before the age of 13.
      That averages his goal scoring record out to 5.6 GOALS-PER-GAME.
      Albeit this record was achieved in games that were not all 11-a-side matches and it is obviously easier to stand out with exceptional talent in the younger age groups.
      But Camarda’s numbers are staggering regardless, and he has certainly earned the attention he has garnered.
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      Camarda’s eye for goal is unmatched at youth levelCredit: Getty
      He’s not stopped finding the back of the net for the Rossoneri as he’s progressed up the age groups either.
      This week he made his UEFA Youth League debut in a 4-0 win over Newcastle United’s youth setup, bagging two goals and setting up a third.
      His brace made him the youngest Italian to score in the competition and he will be hoping he continue to break records as his career progresses.
      It is reported that Camarda is keen to stay with Milan and dreams of making his professional debut for the Serie A club.
      And it’s understood that the seven-time Champions League winners are doing everything they can to ensure that happens.
      The club are said to have scheduled a meeting for next March when Camarda turns 16 so that they can tie him down to a three year contract.
      And it’s not just at club level where he is slated to succeed, but on the international stage too.
      Camarda is already representing his country at youth level and across three different age groups has bagged 12 goals in 19 appearances for the Azzuri.
      The youngster has three goals in three appearances for the Italy U17 squadCredit: Getty More

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      Jack Grealish reveals exact moment he started feeling the love from Pep Guardiola after £100m Man City transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish revealed he started to “feel the love” off manager Pep Guardiola during the second half of last season.Grealish joined City in 2021 following a club record £100million move from Aston Villa but struggled to hit the ground running on his debut campaign with a mere three goals and three assists.
      Manchester City star Jack Grealish started to feel the love off Pep Guardiola after the World CupCredit: Sunday Times
      Grealish knew Man City boss Guardiola rated him as he gave him more opportunitiesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The England international, though, managed to turn things around last term when he returned from the 2022 World Cup.
      That was when the forward started to register more goals as well as assists and thus Guardiola kept featuring him in his starting line-up more often.
      The 28-year-old insists the City tactician never gave him a pep talk but quickly realised he was highly-rated simply by the opportunities he was getting.
      Grealish told City’s official podcast: “I’m a big confidence player, I want to feel loved.
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      “I came back from the World Cup and my first game was against Leeds and I should have scored at least two goals in the first half and at half-time, I was dwelling on that.
      “But in the second half, I made two assists for Erling [Haaland].’
      “A week later, I was on the bench at Chelsea, as me and Riyad [Mahrez] came on at the same time and I got another assist for his goal. After that, I just seemed to get some more goal involvements.
      “I felt I was playing well in myself, too, and the manager was picking me in the big games like for Arsenal in the FA Cup and Arsenal in the Premier League, Tottenham and so on.
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      “I was feeling the love off Pep – not because he’d said so, but because he was playing me in all those big games.
      “It’s OK the manager going; ‘You’re so important to the team, Jack’ – then not picking you.
      “Then you’d think; ‘Yeah, you’re just saying that’. Pep didn’t say anything at all, but he picked me for the big games, and that said everything.” More