Four things that will 'definitely happen' at Man City in the final week of the transfer window
Something extraordinary is happening - it looks like Manchester City might actually buy a player in the January transfer market.
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Julian Alvarez: Manchester City target River Plate and Argentina forward
Manchester City are hoping to complete a deal for River Plate and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez.
Transfer rumours: Tarkowski, Carlos, Vlahovic, Calvert-Lewin, Ramsey, Hazard, Traore
Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski, with Burnley willing to take a bid for the 29-year-old Englishman. (Sun)external-link
'I cannot betray them' - Pep Guardiola not considering Manchester City exit as contract expires in 2023
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said he has no plans for when he will leave the club, and will not ‘betray’ them. The Spanish manager’s contract at The Etihad runs until the end of the 2022/23 season, with the Premier League champions the club at which he has spent the longest time following spells at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Ad/> Guardiola’s brother Per also has a business relationship with the club, and they have a stake in Girona.
Transfer rumours: Haaland, Sterling, Vlahovic, Arteta, Alvarez, David, Zakaria, Traore
Manchester United have ended their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland after being told that the 21-year-old Norway international would prefer a move to Real Madrid. (ESPN)external-link
Manchester City closing in on deal with River Plate for Argentina international Julian Alvarez - report
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Julian Alvarez from River Plate. The Argentina forward has a host of clubs on his tail, with the player’s ability and his release clause of £21 million making him an attractive prospect.
Argentina rest Messi for World Cup qualifiers
Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi, who recently recovered from a Covid-19 infection, was on Wednesday left out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, with the twice former winners already qualified for Qatar 2022.