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Kevin De Bruyne has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty)Al Ittihad have reportedly cooled their interest in Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.The midfielder has been heavily linked with a Saudi Pro League move this summer after being identified as a player who would accelerate the growth of the competition, alongside Mohamed Salah and Ederson.De Bruyne further fuelled speculation by suggesting earlier this summer that the money on offer to the Middle East would be hard to turn down at this stage of his career, although City appear to have blocked the midfielder from making the move this summer.Al Ittihad have reportedly decided to pull out of the race to sign the former Wolfsburg player, according to Rudy Galetti. The Saudi club believe that City's off...

Express Sport brings you all the latest news (Image: Getty)As the 2024/25 Premier League season gets underway this month, clubs will be looking to accelerate their transfer plans ahead of what promises to be an incredibly competitive season.Both ends of the table have already strengthened, with Manchester United and Chelsea the most active of the 'Big Six' clubs so far. North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal have also made defensive acquisitions in the market.Liverpool and Manchester City, on the other hand, are yet to make their move, although Arne Slot's side appear to be preparing for a late spending spree amid rumours that Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo could leave.Express Sport provides LIVE transfer updates and gossip below... function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.create...

Erling Haaland was substituted at half-time in Manchester City's draw with Barcelona (Image: Getty)Manchester City star Erling Haaland felt "uncomfortable" before being withdrawn from the friendly against Barcelona, ​​Pep Guardiola has revealed. The forward was replaced at half-time after struggling to make an impact in the first half in Orlando.Haaland enjoyed a free summer with Norway as they failed to qualify for Euro 2024. However, Guardiola revealed the 24-year-old was feeling discomfort in a muscle during pre-season and City were unwilling to gamble on his fitness.The City boss, who sailed through pre-season with a revamped squad made up mainly of young players and a few senior stars, wants Haaland to step up training despite being substituted against the Spanish side."Erling is ...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest transfer news (Image: GETTY)Arsenal will be desperate to find the missing piece of the puzzle in this summer's transfer window as they hope to finally dethrone Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. The north London giants have missed out on the trophy to the Citizens in the last two seasons.Arsenal completed the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42million earlier this week.But they could now be on the verge of losing young wonderkid Chido Obi Martin to Manchester United, with the 16-year-old striker reportedly accepting a move to Old Trafford. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3...

Julian Alvarez reportedly wants to leave Etihad Stadium this summer (Image: GETTY)Manchester City have reportedly announced their price tag for Julian Alvarez, who is reportedly keen to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer. Alvarez, who is currently representing Argentina at the Olympics, is reportedly keen on a new challenge after becoming disappointed with his playing time.The 24-year-old made 36 league appearances last season but was used in a number of positions rather than as City's first choice in his preferred striker role. He remains tied down until the summer of 2028 but is understood to be looking for an exit ahead of the new campaign.Alvarez is reportedly keen to leave City after becoming frustrated with his recent playing time, according to The Athletic. He is also said to ...

Express Sport vous apporte toutes les dernières nouveautés (Image : Getty)Alors que la pré-saison est désormais bien avancée et que l'Euro 2024 n'est plus qu'un lointain souvenir, les clubs de Premier League ont commencé à intensifier leurs plans de transfert cet été.Manchester United et Chelsea ont été parmi les clubs les plus actifs de la période jusqu'à présent, les deux équipes ayant procédé à des reconstructions majeures après des campagnes décevantes.En revanche, les prétendants au titre de l'année dernière, Manchester City, Arsenal et Liverpool, espèrent tous garder leurs activités concises en injectant des recrues de qualité plutôt que de réinitialiser complètement leurs équipes actuelles. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAt...

Arsenal have been linked with a new striker. (Image: Getty)Arsenal can save millions on a new striker this summer by keeping faith with Gabriel Jesus to put a disappointing 2023/24 season behind him in his third year at the club. The Gunners have been linked with big-money deals for the likes of Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney, but they may be better off leaving those targets to their rivals.Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to bolster his attacking power this summer as he looks for ways to finally leapfrog Manchester City for the Premier League title.But Jesus has helped Arsenal rise from the depths of the European places to title contenders after he could be the same as a new signing if he shows improvement this season.Arsenal signed the 27-year-old striker from City for £45million in 2022, ...

Express Sport brings you all the latest news (Image: Getty)With pre-season tours underway and the start of the Premier League season just three weeks away, clubs are beginning to accelerate their transfer plans ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.Manchester United and Chelsea have both been the busiest clubs of the 'Big Six' so far, and Erik ten Hag and Enzo Maresca are expected to continue spending money until the window closes.Liverpool and Manchester City, on the other hand, have yet to really set foot in the transfer market. Arsenal kicked off their transfer plans on Monday by announcing the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.Express Sport provides LIVE transfer updates and gossip below... function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src',...

Pep Guardiola joked with Jack Grealish during Manchester City training. (Image: Manchester City)Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has brutally mocked Jack Grealish during a quick training drill.Grealish and his City team-mates are currently in the United States as part of their pre-season preparations.The reigning Premier League champions suffered a surprise 4-3 defeat to Celtic in the first game of their tour of the United States.And it was before the game against the Scottish giants that Grealish felt the full wrath of Guardiola's spirit. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)} window.top.addEventListener('pr...

Ederson's wife has denied rumours about the Manchester City star's happiness (Image: Getty)Ederson's wife has slammed claims the Manchester City goalkeeper was affected by praise from his No2 Stefan Ortega last season. The Brazilian was linked with a move away from the English champions this summer but Lais Moraes insisted he was not unhappy at the club.Ederson has been Pep Guardiola's number one goalkeeper since his move from Benfica in 2017. However, he was forced to miss the final game of last season with concussion.The 30-year-old suffered a head injury in City's crucial 2-0 win over Tottenham in May. Ortega, Ederson's replacement, made an excellent save to deny Son Heung-min a goal that was seen as key to Guardiola's side holding off title challengers Arsen...