Manchester City had a relatively quiet off-season in the transfer market.

City landed Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in a big-money move but failed in their efforts to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane following Sergio Aguero s exit.

But the Premier League champions could be more active in the January transfer window.

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Manchester City are plotting a move for Barcelona star midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Calciomercato.

De Jong, who also has interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, signed a five-year deal with Barcelona effective from July 2019, tying him down to 2024.

The 24-year-old Netherlands international has made 11 appearances in all competitions this season and i…

West Bromwich Albion are set to attempt to sign Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan this summer, .

With the Midlands side certain of a Premier League place for next season, manager Tony Pulis is expected to freshen up his squad for next season, and could move for the youngster who is yet to establish himself at Old Trafford.

The 19 year old scored twice on his debut under then interim manager Ryan Giggs at the end of last season though has started just twice in the league so far this campaign.

In total he has made sixteen appearances in all competitions under Louis van Gaal, scoring in both the league win over Queens Park Rangers and the FA Cup fourth round replay victory over Cambridge United.

West Brom end the season with a trip to Arse…

Ollie Watkins continued his red-hot form as Aston Villa cruised to a statement 4-1 Europa Conference League win at AZ Alkmaar.

The striker netted his 10th goal of the season and fourth in Europe this season on Thursday.

Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans – his first for Villa – put them in control in AZ Stadium after less than 25 minutes.

1 5 games in all competitions1 4 goal involvements

Ollie Watkins is on fire.

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial)

Vangelis Pavlidis wasted the hosts’ best chances but Watkins and John McGinn added more goals after the break in Holland before Ibrahim Sadiq grabbed a consolation.

It was the second time in two games Villa had scored four after their 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham on Sunday.

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Sean Dyche and Dominic Calvert-Lewin dedicated Everton’s 1-0 victory at West Ham to chairman Bill Kenwright.

The Toffees were playing their first match since the death of Kenwright on Monday at the age of 78.

It was a performance the lifelong Everton fan would surely have been proud of with Calvert-Lewin hitting a superb second-half winner.

“Firstly, and you can’t guarantee it, but it’s befitting to win after the week we’ve had following the sad loss of the chairman,” said Toffees boss Dyche.

“The players know the depth of the chairman’s love for the club, they’re well aware of that.”

Calvert-Lewin revealed the shock of the news affected everyone at Goodison Park.

“No-one was prepared for what happened this week and i…

Athletic Bilbao have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Raul Garcia on a four-year contract.

The two clubs agreed a deal in principle on Sunday and the 29-year-old underwent a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper.

Raul Garcia s new contract includes a €40million release clause.

The Spain international made 212 La Liga appearances for Atletico after arriving from Osasuna in 2007-08.

During his time in Madrid, Raul Garcia helped Atletico to the Liga title in 2013-14, while he tasted success in the Copa del Rey (2012-13), Supercopa de Espana (2014), UEFA Europa League (2009-10) and UEFA Super Cup (2010 and 2012).

Raul Garcia will be presented as a Bilbao player later on Monday.

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Jurgen Klopp vented his frustrations at Liverpool s capitulation against Manchester City, suggesting there was nothing good about their performance.

The Reds struck first at the Etihad Stadium through Mohamed Salah but subsequently fell to a 4-1 defeat against Pep Guardiola s champions in the Premier League.

Despite the absence of leading goalscorer Erling Haaland through injury, the hosts dismantled their visitors in ruthless fashion, with a trio of second-half goals doing the damage.

The nature of Liverpool s concessions after the break left their manager fuming at their display, ruing their inability to shut down their opponents throughout a crucial encounter.

We just had to follow as they did whatever they wanted, he told BT Sport. We were lucky they…

According to the , Marouane Fellaini is set to be the first to leave Manchester United as surplus to requirements after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

The Belgian arrived to Old Trafford along with manager David Moyes from Everton in 2013, for £27 million. He was regarded highly by Louis van Gaal too, and became a vital part of the squad under Mourinho. The Portuguese liked to utilize Fellaini s height, strength and the aerial prowess that usually comes with those two traits. His presence on the pitch often brought results when the team had no alternative but to go for long balls forward.

However, since the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the helm, United have been playing a more dynamic style of football and it has brought them six wins on the trot for now, though …

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are considering making a fresh bid for the services of Anthony Gordon, after Everton rejected a £40m one. 

The 21-year-old winger was previously of interest to Tottenham Hotspur, who were believed to be interested in signing in a package deal along with Richarlison. But while the Brazil international did make the move to North London, Everton stood firm on Gordon, refusing to even consider a sale. Newcastle are also believed to have made contact, receiving the same answer.

Asked about the matter a few days ago, manager Frank Lampard reiterated the club s stance that the youngster was going nowhere.

On the other hand, Everton have also inquired about more than one Chelsea player, and Chelsea could take advantage of that int…

Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 on Tuesday contested a goalless draw that marked the return of top-flight football to war-torn Ukraine after a hiatus of 254 days.

The 2021-22 Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) season was due to resume for the second half of the campaign on February 25, but games were suspended after Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine the day before.

Due to the ongoing conflict, the season was officially ended in late April with no teams having played more than 18 matches.

It was then announced in July that the UPL would start again on August 23, coinciding with Ukraine s National Flag Day and on the eve of the country s Independence Day.

Shakhtar, who were top of the table when last season was suspended, began the new term agai…

Jurgen Klopp was involved in a heated exchange with BT Sport reporter Des Kelly after Liverpool dropped points in Saturday s 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Pascal Gross scored a 93rd-minute penalty at the Amex Stadium after referee Stuart Attwell overturned his initial decision and pointed to the spot following intervention by VAR.

Andy Robertson clipped Danny Welbeck when attempting to clear the ball late on and the officials decided the contact was worthy of a spot-kick – Brighton s second of the match, with Neal Maupay becoming the first player to start a Premier League game, miss a penalty, and be subbed off before half-time since Dennis Bergkamp in April 1998.

The drama came at the end of a game in which Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane had goals…