Paul Hirst

Manchester City manager says he doesn’t know if he will recall defender after he asked to move abroad but still rates him as one of the best in the world

Antonio Conte’s side have made Alejandro Garnacho their top target to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is on verge of a £59million move to Paris Saint-Germain

Even Pep Guardiola could barely believe his ears when told by Txiki Begiristain, the director of football, that his star striker had put pen to paper until the summer of 2034

Manchester United 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 3: André Onana gifts visitors third goal as Ruben Amorim’s side slump to sixth league defeat of season at Old Trafford

Forward is hoping to be considered for club’s next game, against Rangers on Thursday, with wages proving an obstacle to securing move away from Old Trafford this month

Lens defender joins Pep Guardiola’s side on 4½-year deal in first confirmed signing of January rebuild. Plus: Chelsea set to sign teenage defender from sister club Strasbourg

After completing deal for Omar Marmoush, champions eye Atalanta’s Éderson among others to strengthen engine room, though they could try John Stones or Manuel Akanji in holding role

Move comes after violent scenes in Europa League clash when Rangers fans managed to buy tickets for home sections at Old Trafford. Plus: Garnacho available for £60m, United tell suitors

Man City 3 Chelsea 1: Uzbek debutant Abdukodir Khusanov gifts Chelsea lead — but Norwegian takes advantage of mistake from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to secure City comeback victory

Lecce defender, 20, is expected to cost club about £30million as head coach admits Brazilian midfielder is no longer able to keep up with the pace of the Premier League