Any panic around Manchester City's midfield cracks will start to fade when Rodri returns to Premier League action this weekend, yet a flaw in the squad design has now been exposed and next year will bring an attempt at further evolution. City will look again at signing a top-end midfielder and Joshua Kimmich will continue to be linked as their No.1 target. The future of Kalvin Phillips, who ...Full Story »

Toon want City's England midfielder in January as £55million summer buy Sandro Tonali faces a lengthy ban after admitting betting offences while at AC Milan. Kalvin Phillips is wanted by Newcastle, West Ham and Bayern MunichPep Guardiola has concerns about letting Phillips join Newcastle in January The Magpies are keeping tabs on City outcast Phillips, 27, who said he will consider his Et...Full Story »

Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips could be looking to leave in January after failing to break into the first team under Pep Guardiola. WHAT HAPPENED? Bundesliga champions Munich are, The Mirror reports, among the clubs considering the signing of the England international. The midfielder has started only two Premier League games since completing his £45 million move from Leeds in July 202...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson praised Wrexham’s character as they came from behind to stun Salford with a 3-2 victory.The travelling Ammies raced to an early 2-0 lead thanks to Matt Smith’s ninth goal of the season and a Matty Lund strike.An accurate Elliot Lee header halved Salford’s lead shortly before the interval and ignited an unlikely fightback.Wrexham left it late to pull off a miracul...Full Story »

Arsenal warned against Toney signing Arsenal has been forewarned by Martin Keown about the possible drawbacks of acquiring Ivan Toney from Brentford in January.  Bayern Munich considering Sokratis signing Bayern Munich are considering a move for former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, according to a report. Benzema gives reason for joining Al-Ittihad...Full Story »

The England ace has seen his hopes of earning regular football under Pep Guardiola take a significant knock in recent weeks. Bayern Munich are interested in signing Kalvin Phillips He was barely used by the Etihad boss despite a suspension to midfield lynchpin Rodri — and a move away in January looks likely. Bayern are understood to be closely monitoring his situation with a view to mak...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is ready to leave in January. Phillips has struggled for minutes since joining City from Leeds United last year. The i says Phillips is likely to head out on loan in January, with Everton favourites to take him off City's hands. Last month, City manager Pep Guardiola said of Phillips: "I'd love to have done with Kalvin what Marcelo [Bielsa] has don...Full Story »

The midfielder has struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola. Kalvin Phillips has struggled for game time at Man City Credit: Rex Even in the absence of suspended Rodri in recent weeks, the City boss has instead turned to teenager Rico Lewis rather than Phillips. The former Leeds ace was an unused substitute as the Premier League champions lost 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday. According The I, Ph...Full Story »

Manager Phil Parkinson was full of praise for the way his Wrexham side battled with 10 men after a first-half goal from striker Ollie Palmer gave them a 1-0 victory at Crawley.Wrexham came back three times after having a player sent off to clinch a 3-3 draw at Crewe a fortnight ago and the Red Dragons held firm for the last 24 minutes at the Broadfield Stadium with a man down to move above Crawl...Full Story »

Phil Jones was released by Manchester United this summer after 12 years with the club. Former England centre-back Phil Jones has returned to Manchester United as part of his global football sport directorship course with the PFA. The 31-year-old, who was released upon the expiry of his contract in June, posted a statement on social media outlining his new goals. Jones has been out of work sinc...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson believes there is plenty more to come from his Wrexham side after they extended their unbeaten league run to six games with a 2-1 win over Doncaster.An Elliot Lee strike with two minutes remaining bagged all three points for the Red Dragons, who move into the League Two play-off places, while Grant McCann’s wait for Rovers’ first win of the season goes on.Wrexham took ...Full Story »

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed the effort of his players as the Red Dragons recorded their first away win since being promoted to League Two last season as well as their first clean sheet of the campaign.Aaron Hayden’s 56th-minute header meant Parkinson’s side took all three points in a fiercely contested local derby against Tranmere at Prenton ParkThe visitors dominated the e...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson branded Bradford’s penalty a “nothing incident” as he expressed frustration at the officials in their Carabao Cup second-round exit but was pleased with his Wrexham players.Tyler Smith’s spot-kick inside three minutes put Bradford ahead but Will Boyle’s header took the game to a shoot-out.Mark Howard saved Dan Oyegoke’s effort, but Luke Young mi...Full Story »

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a superb second-half hat-trick as Crystal Palace won 4-2 at Plymouth in the EFL Cup second round after trailing 2-0.Palace scored three goals in four minutes to turn the tie on its head.An inspirational triple substitution – the introduction of Jordan Ayew, Eberechi Eze and Jeffrey Schlupp on 55 minutes – had an immediate impact as all three subs played a ...Full Story »

Liverpool are planning to sign out-of-favor Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The former Manchester City man has failed to make any impression since joining City last summer. Phillips, who barely featured for the treble winners last term, is on the market if the right offer arrives. Per The Mirror, Liverpool are assessing a number of midfield targets before the window closes. The...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed his side’s commanding performance in a 4-2 victory over Walsall.The Hollywood-owned Dragons recorded a first win since their EFL return, banishing a shaky start to life in League Two.Parkinson felt that his side stood up and singled out the goalscorers, saying: “I thought it was a very good performance from us.“(I am) disappointed to concede t...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was left to rue two penalty decisions after his side were denied a first win back in the English Football League as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.After Elliot Lee’s deflected opener in the first half, James Tilley’s late spot-kick earned a point for the Dons – with Ali Al-Hamadi having earlier seen his penalty saved by Ben Foster...Full Story »

The treble-winning winger, 23, splashed about at a beachside resort in Mykonos whilst girlfriend Rebecca Cooke watched on. Phil Foden took a break from stardom to enjoy a day at Mykonos' stunning Nammos beach with his partner Rebecca CookeRebecca, 22, took a dip in the sea wearing a strapless black swimsuit Three Lions favourite Foden, paid £200,000 a week, delighted starstruck tourists a...Full Story »

Manchester City's Phil Foden and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka have put their Premier League rivalry aside to enjoy playing some darts while on England international duty Phil Foden left Bukayo Saka stunned as he showed off his incredible darts skills by hitting a bullseye on request. The two England talents were enjoying their downtime following the Three Lions' 4-0 Euro qualifiers win over Malta. ...Full Story »

Phil Jones will leave Manchester United this summer after 12 years at Old Trafford, the club announced on Friday. Jones has not played for United for over a year, and the club have decided not to trigger a one-year option in his contract that would have kept him at Old Trafford until 2024. The 31-year-old defender will not be on United's retained list, due to be published by the Premier League...Full Story »