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Fulham have now made contact over the signing of a “fantastic” defender, but there will be competition for his signature from a number of Champions League clubs, according to a report.

Cottagers eyeing a defender

The Cottagers have had a quiet January transfer window so far, but Marco Silva is looking to get some new signings through the door over the next fortnight, setting his sights on a new defender.

FC Midtjylland centre-back Ousmane Diao has now been named as a potential target, as the Premier League side have been captivated by the youngster’s performances, and a deal could be relatively cheap, being valued at just £3m by the Danish club.

With Fulham’s nine-game unbeaten run coming to an end in their 3-2 defeat at West Ham United last time out, Silva may be even more determined to get a new defender through the door this month.

Fulham now considering offer to sign "dominant" gem they're captivated by

He’s one to watch…

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Foot Mercato have now revealed a player the Cottagers may target to shore up their defence, stating they have asked for information about Mainz 05 defender Anthony Caci, who has been impressing in the Bundesliga this season.

However, it may be difficult to get a deal done, as a number of top clubs are queuing up for Caci’s signature, with Aston Villa, Valencia, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica also being named as potential suitors.

As things stand, the German club are not in a position where they need to sell, as the 27-year-old is contracted until 2027, but it remains to be seen whether interest from some of Europe’s top clubs turns his head.

If a suitable offer is received, Mainz would be willing to sell the Frenchman, but it is unclear what sort of fee they would be looking to receive.

Caci could improve the Cottagers' backline

The Mainz full back received high praise for his defensive aptitude back in June.

However, the former Strasbourg man is also impressive in an attacking sense, as underlined by the fact he has picked up four assists in 17 Bundesliga games so far this season.

The “fantastic” full-back has predominantly featured at right-back, but he is also capable of playing on the opposite side, having made a total of 65 appearances at left-back throughout his career so far.

In that area of the pitch, the Forbach-born defender has amassed two goals and nine assists, once again showcasing his attacking talents. Fulham may be in need of a new left-back soon, as there is still doubt over Antonee Robinson’s future, amid interest from the likes of Liverpool.

Caci’s performances indicate he could be a like-for-like replacement for the American, given his ability on the front foot, and his versatility makes him an attractive option for Silva.

Marsch has been sanctioned for his actions during the third-place game in March's Nations League

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• CONCACAF suspends Jesse Marsch two games
• Canada manager sanctioned for actions in Nations League
• Will miss opening two games of the Gold Cup

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  CONCACAF sanctioned Canada manager Jesse Marsch for multiple incidents that occurred during the third-place game of the 2025 Nations League, the federation announced Thursday.

  After a disciplinary case was opened, CONCACAF reviewed documentation and evidence and, based on competition regulations and their disciplinary code, levied a one-game suspension on Marsch for "unacceptable conduct towards the match officials and for delaying the restart of the match by refusing to leave the field of play."

  The one-match suspension will be added to the single-game suspension he was already set to serve as a result of being sent off during the match after receiving a straight red card on the touchline.

  “The Disciplinary Committee has also warned the Canadian Soccer Association and Mr. Marsch that more severe sanctions could be taken should incidents occur during future matches,” a CONCACAF said in a statement.

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  Marsch was sent off in what would eventually be a 2-1 win over the USMNT after he stepped onto the pitch to complain about what he believed was a missed penalty call by referee Katia Itzel. The Canada manager was eventually restrained by a member of the officiating team over the matter.

  “If I had to do it again, I would,” Marsch told The Athletic the morning after his red card. The manager said his team was "p*ssed off" at calls against them.

  “It’s not like I went into the game thinking, ‘OK, I’m going to get thrown out.’ But I was definitely looking for opportunities to make a point, right?” Marsch added.

  After the match, striker Jonathan David said he slipped on the second contested penalty that Marsch had questioned.

  “If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t have run on the pitch or over into the other box on (the second possible missed penalty call). I would have done it on the other one before,” Marsch said. “But actually, the fourth official said to me when I was starting to escalate, ‘No, we all reviewed your what happened to you against Mexico and we’re aware of it and we’re going to look at this carefully.’

  "And so I was like, ‘OK, they’re going to at least go to VAR,’ and then they don’t go to VAR. And then honestly, I was cursing myself. I should have freaking run over there, I should have forced a reaction.”

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Canada defeated the U.S. in the third-place game 2-1, with David scoring the eventual winner in the 60th minute.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Canada take on both Ukraine and the Ivory Coast in June in a pair of international friendlies. Marsch will be able to manage both matches that serve as tune-ups for the Gold Cup.

Former goalkeeper Ben Foster believes that Ruud van Nistelrooy would have done a better job at Manchester United than Ruben Amorim.

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• Van Nistelrooy oversees Leicester relegation
• Amorim's United in bottom half of Premier League
• Foster makes bold claim

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Van Nistelrooy has overseen a truly terrible spell at Leicester since his appointment in November. The former United striker has seen the Foxes relegated, with the club taking just 18 points from 33 games across his reign and that of Steve Cooper. United have also had a torrid time under Amorim, who was similarly appointed in November, as the club lie in 14th in the Premier League table.

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  Now, former United goalkeeper Foster has claimed that the Dutchman would have been a superior option for United than Amorim. Of course, van Nistelrooy did manage the Red Devils for four games as interim boss after the departure of Erik ten Hag, and he oversaw three wins and a draw. Ironically, two of those victories came over Leicester, winning 3-0 in the league and 5-2 in the Carabao Cup, and Foster believes he should have been allowed to stay in the Old Trafford dugout.

• WHAT BEN FOSTER SAID

  Speaking on the Fozcast, Foster said: "Would Ruud van Nistelrooy have done a better job than Ruben Amorim at Man United, if he'd have stayed on? I think it's 'probably' because he had that respect, and I just don't think that you could do much worse than Amorim has done."

  Challenged on the take, with his co-host claiming that van Nistelrooy might not have worked long-term, he replied: "I don't think Amorim is [a long term fix] either, to be honest with you. Amorim set his stall out last week when they won that game against Lyon and then he said he was basically going to play the kids for the rest of the season.

  "It just signals that the Premier League doesn't matter so subconsciously, all of those players will take their foot off the gas a little bit."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Leicester are reported to be looking elsewhere following van Nistelrooy's reign and have been linked with Lee Carsley. Amorim, meanwhile, will hope to guide United beyond Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-finals.

With the January transfer window creeping closer and closer to the deadline, Arsenal are now reportedly facing the threat of losing one of Mikel Arteta’s most versatile players.

Arsenal transfer news

Still six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have also played a game less, Arsenal have just over a week to turn towards the transfer window in an attempt to bridge that gap.

On that front, several names have been mentioned in recent weeks with Benjamin Sesko once again among those. The RB Leipzig forward is once again enjoying an excellent season in the Bundesliga whilst Arsenal’s attack has looked blunter than ever with Kai Havertz often asked to lead the line. He’s not the only forward target who’s threatened to steal the headlines, however.

The Gunners have also been linked with Newcastle United star Alexander Isak in what would certainly sharpen their frontline. The Swede has been the main man yet again for Eddie Howe – scoring 19 goals in all competitions so far this season.

Before those at The Emirates can even think about splashing the cash though, they may need to clear out any remaining deadwood in Arteta’s side, including one versatile ace.

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Jan 25, 2025

According to Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg, Atletico Madrid are now in “serious talks” to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal, who value their defender at €20m (£17m) plus add-ons this month.

The La Liga and Champions League giants are reportedly open to a permanent deal or loan move with an obligation to buy whilst Zinchenko, himself, is keen to leave Arsenal.

Alas, with injuries coming thick and fast in North London, it must be said that showing the door to such a versatile player may well be a decision that Arsenal live to regret.

Arsenal should keep "perfectionist" Zinchenko this month

Whilst a summer departure is one that would suit all parties, Arsenal cannot afford to show Zinchenko the door as early as this month as injuries continue to pile up at The Emirates. With Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu especially struggling for availability, selling one of the only other left-back options that Arteta has within his squad would not be an intelligent move from the Gunners.

Arteta was previously full of praise for the former Manchester City defender when he arrived at Arsenal in 2022, telling the club website as relayed by Goal: “First of all, his mentality. He’s used to winning – winning is the only thing and winning in the right way.

“He’s a perfectionist and a really demanding boy, I know him so well, and after that he brings qualities that we didn’t have in the squad. He gives us a different option to play within the role in different spaces, and I’m really happy to have him.”

Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on the potential double signing of two top-quality players before the current transfer window ends.

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Boro aren’t in Championship action until Monday evening, at which point the window will be in its final hours, with clubs looking to strike some late business. Michael Carrick’s side host Sunderland in a vital derby clash, with both sides in the promotion mix currently.

There have been plenty of players linked with a move to the Riverside Stadium of late, but Tottenham youngster Will Lankshear has now joined Championship rivals West Brom on loan instead. The teenager was seen as an option for many clubs, but opted to move to the Hawthorns, acting as a blow.

Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec has also been backed to move to Boro before deadline day reaches its conclusion, but once again, there is plenty of competition for his signature.

Even if nothing happens in terms of transfers in the next 24 hours or so, it has still been a productive window for Carrick, who has managed to sign George Edmundson on a permanent basis, as well as bring in Morgan Whittaker from Plymouth Argyle. It does look as though further additions are likely, however, following a fresh claim.

Middlesbrough closing in on double signing

According to The Northern Echo‘s Dominic Shaw on X, Middlesbrough are closing in on the possible double signing of Samuel Iling-Junior and Kelechi Iheanacho, with both coming in on loan and the former expected to arrive first:

“Boro are set to sign AVFC winger Samuel Iling-Junior on loan – and are making progress in a deal to bring former Manchester City and Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho to the Riverside. That would also be a loan.”

Since then it has been claimed that terms have also been agreed for Iheanacho to join or the second half of the season.

This is brilliant news for Boro supporters, with Iling-Junior and Iheanacho both potential signings of real pedigree, adding a huge amount of quality to the team.

Iling-Junior joined Aston Villa from Juventus last summer, and while he has struggled for playing time, he would be a loan signing of real intent, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig describing him as “superb”.

Capable of thriving mainly as a winger, the 21-year-old can also do a job as a full-back or wing-back, with his versatility sure to appeal to Carrick.

Meanwhile, Iheanacho has proven himself as a top striker for some time now, being hailed as “incredible” by Brendan Rodgers during their time together at Leicester City.

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He is a 15-goal and 55-cap Nigeria international, outlining his pedigree at international level, and a tally of 42 goals in the Premier League is also impressive.

If Boro can get both of these deals over the line, it will only increase their chances of earning promotion this season, and it would make their rivals sit up and take notice.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr were eliminated from the AFC Champions League as they went down 3-2 against Kawasaki Frontale in the semi-finals.

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  Kawasaki took the lead within 10 minutes from kick-off as Tatsuya Ito broke the deadlock with a marvellous volley. Marcinho made a brilliant move from the left flank as he dribbled past his marker with some silky touches and entered the box before floating a cross. Mohamed Simakan intercepted the ball, but it went straight towards Ito, who scored with a first-time shot from the edge of the area.

  The Saudi giants, however, recovered quickly from the early setback as Sadio Mane netted the equaliser from Nawaf Boushal's pass just before the half-hour mark. Ronaldo could have put his team in front in the 33rd minute, but his mistimed header from close range came off the crossbar.

  A few minutes before the half-time whistle, the Japanese club restored their lead through Yuto Ozeki's strike. Ito once again played a crucial part in the build-up to the goal as he initially made a solo run, going past two Al-Nassr players before taking a shot which was blocked by Bento, but Ozeki scored from the rebound.

  Kawasaki should have sealed the fate of the game early in the second half when Yuki Yamamoto set up Erison with a square pass in front of goal, but credit to Bento for changing the direction of the pass at the last moment with a desperate save.

  The visitors made a couple of changes after the break, which eventually proved to be a tactical masterclass as second-half substitute Akihiro Ienaga scored the winning goal in the 76th minute from Erison's assist.

  Ayman Yahya pulled one back towards the end of the match for the hosts but it turned out to be yet another frustrating night for Ronaldo, who is yet to win a major title for Al-Nassr since joining them in January 2023.

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  Former Hamburger SV centre-forward Tatsuya Ito was definitely the star of the night for the Japanese club as he contributed with an assist and a world-class opener to seal his team's AFC Champions League final slot.

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  It was a night to forget for Portugal legend Ronaldo as he faced yet another disappointment in an Al-Nassr shirt. The 40-year-old had a disastrous outing as he missed three goalscoring opportunities towards the end of the match, including two free-kicks. He also saw a first-half attempt come off the post. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star is now all set to experience yet another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia.

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  WHAT COMES NEXT?

  Stefano Pioli's side will be next seen in action in the Saudi Pro League as they host league leaders Al-Ittihad on May 7. Kawasaki will face Al-Ahli in Saturday's Champions League final.

Manchester United picked up just their second Premier League win from their last five clashes when getting the better of Marco Silva’s Fulham last time out.

Lisandro Martinez was the late hero the Red Devils were crying out for as his deflected strike fortuitously looped over the head of Cottagers goalkeeper Bernd Leno, sending the away masses into pandemonium in the process.

Whilst Ruben Amorim will be encouraged by two victories on the spin now in all competitions, he will still hope for a late signing to boost his ranks this transfer window.

Man United agree personal terms with priority target

This January has been dominated by news of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford potentially upping and leaving Old Trafford but INEOS have been attentive to any market opportunities that could emerge.

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Now, with a week left of the transfer window, they could well be closing in on the first acquisition of the Amorim era.

Indeed, as per transfer insider Fabrizio Romano via his X account, United have already agreed terms with Lecce ace Patrick Dorgu. That said, they still have a fee to agree with the Serie A side before the window slams shut in a week’s time.

Romano states that the Red Devils are due to go back in with another approach though that is closer to the Serie A club’s asking price of £33m.

How Patrick Dorgu compares to Bukayo Saka

Whilst it is crystal clear that United are targetting Dorgu to gift Amorim a more expansive wing-back in-keeping with his Sporting philosophy, the Dane can also play straight up as a winger, with his current boss Marco Giampaolo getting more out of the 20-year-old when deploying him down the right wing.

As a result, there are similarities to be made between the promising talent and Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka, with both players in question naturally left-footed but both an absolute menace to contain down the opposing flank.

Before delving deeper into his standout features as an attacking presence, Amorim would love to welcome the £33m man through the door due to his energy and tenacity as a defender.

Whilst Diogo Dalot has shone at points as a defensive figure down the left, with 4.3 duels won a game on average in the Premier League on top of collecting six clean sheets, Dorgu has won a far more impressive 6.9 duels per match this season in Serie A, alongside also amassing 4.7 ball recoveries as a tireless body for his side.

It’s even led to one analyst online heralding Dorgu as a “monster”, with United in desperate need of some freshness such as the 20-year-old’s arrival to try and push up the league away from their current lowly standing of 12th.

He could also offer Amorim some versatility away from just being his ideal profile for a full-back, with the four-time Denmark international more than capable of playing further forward on the right based on his glittering numbers for this season so far.

Indeed, when glancing at the table, all of his goals this campaign for Lecce have come from the right flank meaning Dorgu could give Amad Diallo some great competition if he were to arrive on the scene shortly.

This ability to shift between playing at left-back and right wing could mean he is United’s very own Saka down the line, with the England international lining up as a left-back for Arsenal at the start of his senior days in North London, before then being fully morphed into a frightening prospect in attack.

The rest is history from the perspective of the Gunners with Saka now up to 79 goal contributions from 120 career games as an out-and-out right winger, as Arsenal’s gamble on their academy product to become a beast in the senior game more than paid off.

Dorgu isn’t quite the finished article himself currently but there’s a lot of potential for the 20-year-old to cause the Premier League havoc, whether that be on the left-hand side or on the right.

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Manchester United claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League last night.

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Ethan Lamb

Jan 27, 2025

Everything you need to know about Manuel Locatelli's salary details playing for Juventus

Manuel Locatelli joined Juventus on a two-year loan spell in 2021 from Sassuolo, having previously played for Juve's rivals AC Milan as well.

The Italian midfielder impressed during his loan spell with the Old Lady, which led to a permanent transfer to the Allianz Stadium.

By signing a five-year contract that keeps him at Juventus until 2028, Locatelli also became one of the top earners in the squad.

GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology to find out exactly how much he earns!

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  Under the terms of Locatelli's five-year agreement with Juventus, he earns a weekly salary of £101,001 ($121,434), positioning him as the club's fourth-highest-paid player.

  His annual earnings total £5.2 million ($6.9m).

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Manuel Locatelli	Italian	£101,001	$121,434	£5,252,058	$6,939,199

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  Top earners at Juventus

  At the forefront of Juventus' earnings is the esteemed Serbian forward, Dusan Vlahovic, previously with Fiorentina.

  Trailing Vlahovic are two proficient Brazilians, Bremer and Douglas Luiz. Bremer transitioned to Juventus from Torino in 2022, while Douglas Luiz recently arrived from Premier League side Aston Villa.

  In fourth position is the adept Manuel Locatelli, with former Atalanta standout Teun Koopmeiners rounding out the top five.

  Player	Nationality	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Dusan Vlahovic	Serbian	£321,352	$424,581	£16,710,313	$22,078,237
  Bremer	Brazilian	£153,072	$126,020	£7,959,748	$10,516,691
  Douglas Luiz	Brazilian	£137,699	$181,932	£7,160,335	$9,460,479
  Manuel Locatelli	Italian	£101,001	$121,434	£5,252,058	$6,939,199
  Teun Koopmeiners	Dutch	£95,381	$112,042	£4,959,800	$6,553,057

• Top earners in Serie A

  Dusan Vlahovic is the top-earning player at Juventus and leads the league's salary rankings with authority.

  Following closely, Inter's elite players Lautaro Martinez, Nicolo Barella, and Hakan Calhanoglu hold the second, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, in the top five.

  In the third spot is former Juventus star Paulo Dybala, now representing AS Roma.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages in GBP	Weekly wages in USD	Annual wages in GBP	Annual wages in USD
  Dusan Vlahovic	Juventus	£321,352	$424,581	£16,710,313	$22,078,237
  Lautaro Martinez	Inter	£275,563	$364,083	£14,329,265	$18,932,316
  Paulo Dybala	AS Roma	£214,235	$283,054	£11,140,208	$14,718,825
  Nicolo Barella	Inter	£199,027	$262,961	£10,349,391	$13,673,970
  Hakan Calhanoglu	Inter	£183,653	$242,649	£9,549,978	$12,617,758

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  Highest paid players in the world

  Despite their significant earnings, no Serie A players feature among the top five highest-paid footballers worldwide.

  The top five are exclusively from the Saudi Pro League, with Cristiano Ronaldo, still a dominant force, leading with a remarkable salary at Al Nassr.

  His former Real Madrid colleague Karim Benzema is second, while Riyad Mahrez, formerly of Manchester City and now with Al-Ahli, holds third place.

  Completing the list are Senegalese stars Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly in fourth and fifth positions, respectively.

  Player	Club	Weekly wages GBP	Weekly wages USD	Annual wages GBP	Annual wages USD
  Cristiano Ronaldo	Al Nassr	£3,216,155	$4,210,425	£167,250,468	$218,942,120
  Karim Benzema	Al Ittihad	£1,608,178	$2,105,213	£83,625,234	$109,471,060
  Riyad Mahrez	Al Ahli	£839,469	$1,098,921	£45,652,372	$57,43,893
  Sadio Mane	Al Nassr	£643,271	$842,085	£33,450,094	$43,788,424
  Kalidou Koulibaly	Al Hilal	£558,038	$730,509	£29,017,956	$37,986,458

Manchester City are now considering a blockbuster move to sign a former Champions League winner this summer as they look to rejuvenate their squad following a dismal first half of the Premier League season.

Manchester City splashing the cash

The reigning Premier League champions spent over €200m in the January transfer window, more than the rest of the Premier League combined as they looked to arrest their worst ever run of form under Pep Guardiola.

In fact, only Chelsea have ever spent more in a single winter window (they shelled out almost £300m in 2023) as Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Omar Marmoush and lastly, Nico Gonzalez all arrived at the Etihad Stadium.

There is little sign that their spending will slow down in the summer either, with the club looking a shadow of their former all-conquering selves and likely to try and remedy that amid contract uncertainty surrounding Kevin de Bruyne, while other areas of their squad are also ageing.

Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake are among those who will be 30-years-old or older come the start of the 2025/26 campaign.

They have already bid farewell to Kyle Walker, who moved to Milan on loan with an option to buy at the end of the campaign after struggling in the first half of the season, and with his downturn went any electric pace from the Manchester City backline, leaving them looking vulnerable on the counter attack, something that their most recent 5-1 thrashing by Arsenal demonstrated all too clearly.

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Now, they are looking to bolster their backline further in the summer, and have identified another potential addition.

Manchester City monitoring UCL winner

That is according to a report from TEAMtalk, who reveal that Manchester City are now monitoring AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez as he continues his contract standoff at San Siro.

Hernandez has been a key figure for Milan once again this season, but as things stand his £83,000 a week deal expires in 2026, leaving this summer as the final opportunity to cash in on the former Real Madrid defender, who helped them lift the Champions League trophy in 2018.

Indeed, it is claimed that “it is increasingly likely that he will not sign a new contract”, meaning that a summer move seems inevitable amid interest from Madrid in a €50m (£42m) move.

Los Blancos are reportedly keen to bring him back to Madrid as they look to find a long-term solution to their fullback issues, having missed out on Alphonso Davies after the Bayern defender penned a new deal at the Allianz Arena.

However, City could complicate things. According to the report, Guardiola’s side “are poised to rival” Real Madrid for the defender, and are “keeping close tabs on the Milan star’s situation”. They have already reportedly agreed a deal to sign Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, but could also look to strengthen on the other side with Hernandez.

He would certainly add speed to their backline, with the Frenchman being hailed as an “electric fast” fullback who is “probably the best attacking LB in the world” by Football Analyst Ben Mattinson on X.

And with his contract running down, he could present a massive market opportunity for interested parties, something that Manchester City won’t want to miss out on.

Mohamed Salah has extended a cheeky invitation for Kevin De Bruyne to join Liverpool after leaving Manchester City this summer.

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  De Bruyne has already announced that he will leave City at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, once his contract expires. While the Belgian midfielder is yet to make a final call on his next destination, he has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer in the US.

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  Amid speculation over De Bruyne's future, Liverpool star Salah jokingly extended an invitation to the Belgian to join the Reds as a free agent ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. After the Cityzens' FA Cup final loss against Crystal Palace, the 33-year-old had even hinted that he might opt to stay back in the Premier League.

• WHAT MOHAMED SALAH SAID

  Speaking to , Salah said: "I want to tell him congratulations for your career. He’s done a phenomenal job at City, and he was great for the league. I really wish him the best…and we have a space for him!"

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MOHAMED SALAH?

  The Egyptian winger, who is favourite to win the Premier League 2024-25 Golden Boot award with 28 goals to his name, will be next seen in action on Monday as the English champions take on Brighton.