Manchester City are hopeful of concluding a Deadline Day deal for Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Talks were understood to be ongoing between the clubs on Monday over the transfer fee. Sky Sports News previously reported City, who lost 5-1 to Arsenal on Sunday, do not want to meet the midfielder’s £50m release clause. Gonzalez has

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 3, 2025, 08:59 AM Cristiano Ronaldo has said Real Madrid must “look after” Kylian Mbappé and advised that the star forward must “do things his way” as he looks to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps as a legend at the Bernabéu. Mbappé has already scored 22 goals in all competitions in

They attack from every level, with premeditated angles, lockdown coverage and designed starting alignments built on no-stone-unturned film study, primed to combat any blocking eventuality or late audible in order to reach their target. That’s just the camera operators seeking to get a shot of Taylor Swift…we haven’t even got onto Steve Spagnuolo’s exotic blitz

Ireland are aiming to become the first team to win three successive men’s titles since Italy joined the expanded Six Nations tournament in 2000. Under interim head coach Simon Easterby, with Andy Farrell preparing to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer, they produced a fine second-half display to ensure that quest

Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has joined on a deal until the end of the season, which includes an option to buy. United sources said the terms mean a minimum of 75% of Rashford’s wages will be covered. Villa are not paying a loan fee.

Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season. Sky Sports News understands Villa will cover at least 75 per cent of Rashford’s wages and this could go up to 90 per cent depending on his and the team’s performance. “I would like to thank Manchester United

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Marco Asensio is joining Marcus Rashford as Aston Villa’s second marquee loan signing. The 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward will arrive at Villa Park after the two clubs thrashed out a deal over the weekend. Thomas Tuchel is open to having Marcus Rashford back in

Crystal Palace have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Ben Chilwell on loan for rest of the season. The 28-year-old will have a medical on Transfer Deadline Day, with the window closing at 11pm. Chilwell has made just one appearance for Chelsea in all competitions this season as a substitute in their Carabao Cup

Every aspect of Arsenal’s defensive work against City was brilliant. They took risks at the right time with their high press, and got their reward with their first goal – then the same approach almost brought them another one soon afterwards too. On both occasions, City obviously made mistakes playing out, but you have got

Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, bringing to an end the saga around the England international’s future. Rashford, 27, had not featured in a matchday squad for United since a Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen on Dec. 12 as head coach Ruben Amorim repeatedly called him out over attitude

Five-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic has joined the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge three-way trade deal. Doncic, who moves from the Dallas Mavericks, was hailed as a “one-of-a-kind, young global superstar” by the Lakers as the move was confirmed on Sunday night. Anthony Davis, an NBA title winner with the Lakers in 2020, has

Abhishek, born in Amritsar as the youngest of three siblings, is the perfect batter for his time in India. After their lacklustre exit at the hands of England in the 2022 World Cup, Rohit Sharma set about implementing a more aggressive style. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last June

United head into the final day of the transfer window with speculation that they will further strengthen Amorim’s squad, even though insiders are playing the prospect down. Deals for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel and Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku are regarded as unlikely. Although, after spending £25m on Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu and signing Arsenal youngster

Russia’s Daria Kasatkina’s management say a flag error could have “strong implications” for the player after she was wrongly listed as representing Spain at a WTA Tour draw ceremony – leading to suggestions she had switched allegiance. BBC Sport has been told Kasatkina, who has criticised Russia’s LGBT rules and opposed the war in Ukraine,

Tarciane has left Houston Dash less than a year after joining from Corinthians. Clive Mason/Getty Images Brazil international Tarciane has completed her transfer from Houston Dash to Lyon, the NWSL side announced on Sunday. Houston confirmed the fee they have received for Tarciane is a team record and among the highest in NWSL history. Editor’s Picks