Manchester City wanted to sign Lucas Paqueta two years ago but the deal fell apart after the midfielder was charged by the FA.

Tottenham have been handed a fresh boost in their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White after Manchester City's stance on returning for the midfielder was revealed.

Pep Guardiola loves an £80m Premier League star who can now be signed for just £30m, a report has revealed, with a transfer potentially back on

Champions Chelsea host Manchester City on the opening weekend of the new Women's Super League season when Sonia Bompastor's side will begin their quest for a seventh successive title.

Chelsea will open their latest Women's Super League defence with a Friday night home clash against Manchester City, while Arsenal host newly promoted London City Lionesses.

Manchester City have banked £5million from the sale of Farid Alfa-Ruprecht after the teenager completed his move to Bayer Leverkusen. City have also included a 50% sell-on clause for the German winger that could net them more profit further down the line should the 19-year-old go on to excel in the Bundesliga.

The Women’s Super League (WSL) have confirmed the fixture schedule for the upcoming season. The WSL season commences on the weekend of September 5, which coincides with the men’s international

Newly promoted London City Lionesses face a trip to the Emirates Stadium to play European champions Arsenal the following day live on BBC One, promising a stern test for the WSL ’s first fully independent club in their first ever top-flight fixture.