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Manchester City have reportedly turned down a Deadline Day approach from Barcelona for midfielder Bernardo Silva. The 28 year-old, who has been heavily linked with a move to the La Liga giants in the past, is reportedly once again subject to transfer interest from the Catalan club. Bernardo Silva has been with Manchester City since 2017, winning 11 trophies including four Premier League titles at the Etihad Stadium. Barcelona and PSG were both linked with the Portugal midfielder in the summer, however a transfer to Spain or France never materialised. Silva has openly spoken about his intentions to play elsewhere…

Erling Haaland is steaming towards the goals record for a single Premier League season. Erling Haaland’s agent has slapped him with a stratospheric price tag, but insists that the Manchester City striker would have a way out of the club if he wanted one. The 22-year-old is under contract until 2027 but a select few of Europe’s biggest clubs are sure to come forward before then, assuming his goalscoring exploits continue. After his move was finalised last summer, debate swirled on whether Haaland would be able to carry his Bundesliga strike rate over to the Premier League. The striker hit 86 goals…

Thiago Silva has admitted Chelsea’s players did not expect Jorginho to leave after the Italian joined Arsenal on deadline day. The Italian midfielder’s £12m move to the Premier League leaders was confirmed on Tuesday. Silva outlined his disappointment at his former colleague’s decision but insisted ‘it happens’ in football. Brazilian stalwart Silva, one of Chelsea’s biggest dressing room leaders, is confident Graham Potter’s side will move on given their own huge spending, but admitted other players will have to ‘make up for his absence’. ‘It was for a direct competitor, but these are football things, it happens,’ Silva told ESPN Brasil. ‘He wanted…

Chelsea are expected to thin out their crowded squad at the end of the season. Chelsea have reportedly decided to listen to offers for four players during the summer transfer window, with co-owner Todd Boehly set to sanction a squad clear-out following months of extensive recruitment. The Blues’ lucrative transfer business concluded on Tuesday night when they struck a British record agreement for Enzo Fernandez shortly before the January deadline. Buoyed by Boehly and Clearlake’s relentless spending, Chelsea have splashed out more than £500million on 16 new transfers and two loan deals since the start of last summer. The Blues are…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter will reportedly be forced to make some tough decisions as a result of the club’s aggressive transfer strategy. Chelsea have been left with an awkward selection headache ahead of the Champions League knockout stages as a result of their free-spending transfer policy over the course of the January window. The Blues splashed close to £300million on new players last month, with their expensive outlay accounting for 37 per cent of the combined total spent by all Premier League clubs. Enzo Fernandez became Chelsea’s club-record signing for a fee of around £107m on deadline day, with the Argentina maestro joining…

Jadon Sancho received a hugely warming welcome back to Old Trafford as the star winger made his long-awaited return for Manchester United in the club’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Nottingham Forest. United have made it to their first final under new manager Erik ten Hag since the Dutchman took charge of the then-struggling Red Devils in the summer beating Forest 2-0 on the night – 5-0 on aggregate – to set-up a Wembley showdown with Newcastle. But the second-leg encounter also celebrated Sancho’s return following his lay-off with the 22-year-old coming off the bench to mark his first appearance in over two months. United fans…

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his incredible pass to help pave the way for Manchester United to reach the Carabao Cup final was inspired by ex-international team-mate Ricardo Quaresma. Fernandes expertly steered a cross to the back post with the outside of his foot for Marcus Rashford, whose cushioned touch to divert the ball back into the box led to Fred tapping home to give United a 2-0 lead and eventual victory over Nottingham Forest. Fred’s goal with 14 minutes to play came just three minutes after United had opened the scoring through Anthony Martial who had recently come off the bench as United strolled to an overall 5-0…

So it will be Manchester United versus Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley three weeks on Sunday, as if that scenario was ever in any serious doubt last night. A proper final between two clubs for whom lifting this trophy really would mean something. Newcastle fans don’t need reminding that their club haven’t won a major domestic trophy in 68 years. For Manchester United, the drought is only six years, but that still feels like far too long for a club of this size. A trophy is not only long overdue for United but also hugely important in…

MARGOT Robbie has a wardrobe wow-function while wearing five outfits in one day in New York. The Aussie star, 29, switched from brown maxi dress to black frock, leather trousers, a blue jump suit and finally a braless white jacket while promoting her new film. Margot plays Harley Quinn in the superhero flick Birds of Prey. Recently the star shared some childhood pictures in an emotional plea for support as a result of the Australian wildfires. The adorable snapshots were featured on the 29-year-old Australian actress’ Instagram. She posted a video saying: “Guys, I don’t normally do this – but I…

The Australian-born actress started her career on soap Neighbours and is now one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, with a £25million production company, as she prepares to turn 30 You’ve got to hand it to Margot Robbie… she’s 30 on Thursday and has already packed an acting lifetime into barely 12 years. The star of hits like Bombshell and Suicide Squad has gone from couch-surfing as a jobbing actress in Australia to working alongside superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt. She even runs her own production company worth an estimated £25million – and it’s all…

They join forces to battle it out against the baddies in their four films together under the Marvel umbrella. But it was Scarlett Johansson on the receiving of a sneak attack from co-star Chris Evans during her appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The 30-year-old actress belted out a hearty scream after her hunky 33-year-old co-star snuck up behind her and yelled while she was chatting with the talk show host. Scroll down for video No doubt Scarlett was caught completely off-guard as she quickly put her hands over her mouth in embarrassment much to Chris’s amusement as…

Scarlett Johansson confessed a secret about herself that she hopes her kids Rose Dauriac, seven, and seven-month-old Cosmo Jost never find out. During Wednesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 37-year-old Black Widow actress admitted she’s embarrassed to have begun smoking as a teen. ‘My daughter may have asked me this before,’ the Lucy star admitted. ‘I used to smoke when I was younger and I’m so ashamed. I just don’t want her to ever think that I ever thought it was cool ’cause she can never, ever, ever smoke.’ She added: ‘So yeah, I just hope she never figures that out.’…

Maxim Australia has released its annual Hot 100 list for 2022, showcasing the most successful and beautiful women in entertainment, sport and pop culture. While there are many predictable names on the list this year, some are a little more surprising. Topping the list is actress Margot Robbie, 32, whose Hollywood career continues to shine ahead of the release of her latest film Babylon. It marks a record third time that Robbie, who has starred alongside some of the most successful actors in the world, has topped the Hot 100. Bachelor star and podcaster Abbie Chatfield, 27, lands at 10th place, a…

Margot Robbie looked to be having the time of her life as she hung out with pals on a lavish yacht in the  Mediterranean moored near the Spanish island of Formentera. The Hollywood actress, 32, who is set to play the titular character in the upcoming Barbie film, leapt off the boat while holding hands with friends before hanging out with her husband Tom Ackerley. The Wolf Of Wall Street star, who’s married to British film producer Tom, 32, was joined by friends including A-lister Rami Malek, 41, aboard the luxury vessel. Margot looked incredible in a mustard yellow triangle bikini,…

A look at some of the lesser spotted moments from Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday afternoon Liverpool’s struggling season continued on Sunday as their defence of the FA Cup came to an end at Brighton. Kaoru Mitoma’s stoppage-time winner saw the Seagulls win for the second time this month at the Amex against the Reds as Roberto de Zerbi’s men clinched a last-gasp 2-1 victory. It means Jurgen Klopp’s side have now lost nine games across all competitions ahead of Saturday’s return to Premier League action at Wolves. But you knew all of that, of course. What you might have missed,…

Liverpool have been linked with a move for LASK winger Keito Nakamura along with Brighton & Hove Albion Liverpool will be glad they don’t have to face Kaoru Mitoma again this season. The Japanese international has been a constant threat during the Reds’ three meetings with Brighton. Mitoma scored the goal which ended Liverpool’s defence of the FA Cup last weekend, and has continually tormented their players with his nifty footwork. Per OptaJoe, he has completed 10 dribbles against the Reds this season, the most of any opponent. His impressive form this season means it will take a large transfer fee to prise…

Liverpool have been dealt yet another injury blow with news Ibrahima Konate has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a hamstring problem. And it could cause the Premier League giants to re-think their January transfer plans on deadline day. The centre-back could miss four games for the Reds, including the Merseyside derby against Everton, and is in a race to be fit again for their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. It’s more bad news for Jurgen Klopp, whose squad has been ravaged by injury problems this season, leaving him without a first-choice XI for the majority…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been urged to take action after Trent Alexander-Arnold was hauled off in the second half of the Reds’ FA Cup defeat against Brighton on Sunday Former England manager Sam Allardyce has claimed that Jurgen Klopp should reconsider his stance and utilise Trent Alexander-Arnold in a midfield role after he was hooked during Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat against Brighton. Alexander-Arnold was hauled off on the hour mark in Sunday’s reverse against the Seagulls, who advanced to the fifth round of the tournament courtesy of a stunning last-gasp winner from in-form winger Karou Mitoma. The 24-year-old, who looked less than impressed and was seen shaking his head as he left…

Liverpool were beaten by Brighton for a second time in a matter of weeks, with Roberto De Zerbi’s team following up their 3-0 league victory by eliminating the Reds from the FA Cup Jurgen Klopp suggested Andy Robertson’s claim about Liverpool getting worse was neither true nor false after the FA Cup holders were eliminated from the competition. Liverpool faced Brighton at the Amex Stadium, aiming to beat the Seagulls for the first time in three attempts this season. Harvey Elliott put the away side in front, but goals from Lewis Dunk and Kaoru Mitoma sent the Seagulls through to the fifth round. After the game,…

Joao Cancelo allegedly blocked a number of Manchester City fan pages on Twitter ahead of his loan move to Bayern Munich. However, despite going through what could be a bitter end to his time at the Etihad, the Portuguese ace posted a heartfelt farewell message on his Instagram. On Monday, several Man City fan accounts with large followings said they have been blocked by the defender on Twitter and Instagram. “Update: Joao Cancelo has blocked us on Instagram,” @mcfc_lads with almost 130,000 followers posted. The Portugal international had fallen out of favour under boss Pep Guardiola in recent weeks after being an unused substitute…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was absent from Pep Guardiola’s first-team training session on Tuesday afternoon due to ‘personal reasons’. The Norway international has been arguably City’s stand-out player so far this season, with a staggering 31 goals and three assists to his name across 27 appearances spread over all competitions. City will be looking towards their focal point across the remainder of the campaign as they continue their pursuit of Arsenal – who sit at the top of the Premier League table via a five-point margin, with a game in hand too. However, ahead of Manchester City’s upcoming clash…

Portugal international Joao Cancelo has spoken out for the first time since swapping Manchester City and the Premier League for Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga Joao Cancelo insists he has no regrets about walking out on Pep Guardiola, after joining Bayern Munich on-loan until the end of the season. Cancelo turned his back on Manchester City after falling out with the Spaniard due to his lack of game time following the World Cup in Qatar. The Portuguese international had started just three of the last 10 games and found himself below teenager Rico Lewis in the pecking order. But Cancelo is now relishing the chance…

Rio Ferdinand has warned Jorginho that he won’t start for Premier League leaders Arsenal and will be replaced by a big-money signing in the summer. Jorginho ended his five-year spell at Chelsea on transfer deadline day as the 31-year-old completed a £12m move to London rivals Arsenal. The Italian midfielder made more than 200 appearances for Chelsea and won the Champions League and Europa League at Stamford Bridge. He has signed an 18-month contract with Arsenal and became Mikel Arteta’s third signing of the January window following Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard. Jorginho could make his Arsenal debut against Everton next weekend, with the Gunners currently five points clear at…

Highlights of Jorginho’s performance against Arsenal in 2019 have resurfaced as the Italian sealed a move to the Emirates on transfer deadline day. After Mohamed Elneny’s latest injury setback, Arsenal have been in the market to sign a midfielder. Brighton and Hove Albion star Moises Caicedo was linked with a move to North London but the Gunners saw two bids rejected as the Seagulls made it clear their man was not for sale. Mikel Arteta quickly shifted his attention to Jorginho, a much more experienced and cheaper option for what could be a short-term solution. Since the news broke, the highlights video of…