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Dani Olmo has been impressing so far at the Euros (Image: Getty)Manchester City's transfer radar is firmly fixed on Dani Olmo, the Spanish sensation who admitted to once trying to snub a photo with Lionel Messi during his youth. The dynamic winger, who scored the first goal in Spain's 2-1 triumph over Germany and set up their decisive extra-time winner, is being eyed for a switch to the Etihad Stadium.Pep Guardiola's City are currently considering triggering his €60million (£50.7m) buyout clause at RB Leipzig to bring him to England, with Olmo reportedly keen on the move, reports the Manchester Evening News.Olmo, a product of Barcelona's esteemed La Masia academy, encountered the six-time Ballon D'or maestro Messi as a boy but was less than thrilled to pause his playtime for a snapshot wit...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on as he smokes a cigar whilst on the Open Top Bus during the Manchester City trophy parade on May 26, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) (Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has questioned whether Pep Guardiola's tactical nous could be the missing piece for England's Euro 2024 hopes.There's a palpable sense of unease among fans as Gareth Southgate's side prepare to face Switzerland in Saturday's quarter-final clash. The Three Lions are still tipped as one of the favourites to win the tournament despite failing to sparkle in Germany thus far.And Agbonlahor has pondered whether Manchester City boss Guardiola might just be the man to...

Rodri has been one of Spain's top performers at Euro 2024 (Image: Getty)Ilkay Gundogan knows the importance of keeping Rodri on a tight leash better than most. The pair, who spent four years together at Manchester City, will go head-to-head in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals when Germany play Spain this evening.Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal have stolen the headlines for La Roja but Rodri remains a towering presence in the middle of the park. “I remember his first year at Man City,” said Gundogan. “After training sessions he stayed behind longer, he was always discussing things and trying to learn.“He managed to perfect his style. That’s why, in his position, he is extraordinary. He’s the best holding midfielder in the world.”Germany have devised a plan to stop Rodri dictating the Stuttgart s...

The footage in question was eye-catching for all the wrong reasons (Image: X/@England)Body language expert Judi James reckons there’s a lack of bonding in the England camp. It’s not been a positive start to Euro 2024 for the Three Lions, despite being unbeaten in Germany so far.The opening 1-0 victory over Serbia was unconvincing, and the 1-1 draw which followed against Denmark sparked criticism of Gareth Southgate and some of his players for their sub-par performances. Footage of them boarding the coach to head to Cologne on Monday raised fresh concerns.It showed several players exiting the team hotel on their own and looking far from high spirits ahead of their final group game against Slovenia. James believes a chemistry issue could be contributing to Southgate’s side giving off a defea...

Phil Foden has flown home from Euro 2024. (Image: Getty)Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp and flown back home to the UK just days before Sunday's round of 16 tie. The Manchester City forward, who started all three of England's Group C games, could be a doubt for the nation's first knockout clash in Germany, likely against the Netherlands.Foden is said to have returned to the UK in light of an urgent family matter a day after Gareth Southgate's side sealed top spot with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in Cologne.On Wednesday, an FA statement read: "Phil Foden has temporarily left the England camp & returned to the UK for a pressing family matter."Foden has reportedly travelled back to Manchester to be present for the birth of his third child. Pep Guardiola recently...

Phil Foden has left the England Euro 2024 camp. (Image: Getty.)Phil Foden has exited the England camp to return home due to a "pressing family matter."A day after the Three Lions secured top spot in Group C and a place in the Euro 2024 last-16 with a 0-0 draw with Slovenia, Foden has headed home to be with his partner Rebecca Cooke.She is expecting their third child, which has been confirmed by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, and Foden is returning home to prepare for the birth after the FA released a statement on Wednesday confirming Foden's absence.While no official news has been released over when Foden will return to Germany, England are hoping that he will be back to feature for their last-16 clash on Sunday, according to The Mirror. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.cre...

Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news from the Premier League and beyond (Image: GETTY)Premier League teams are busy attempting to thrash out deals to bolster their squads, despite attentions being focused on Euro 2024. Manchester United will be desperate to complete their first signing of the INEOS era, while new Liverpool boss Arne Slot will want to make an impact during his first summer at Anfield.Chelsea and Aston Villa are closing in on a swap deal after the Villans completed a separate swap deal with Everton over the weekend.Manchester City and Arsenal are also on the hunt for fresh faces, with the Citizens getting the better of Mikel Arteta’s Gunners to clinch Premier League silverware on the final day of last season. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createEl...

Arne Slot and Alexander Isak. (Image: Getty)The summer transfer window is now well underway for Premier League sides despite a host of their transfer targets still currently being involed in Euro 2024. The FA have ruled against clubs approaching players while they are on England duty in Germany, but that hasn't stopped deals being lined up elsewhere.New Liverpool manager Arne Slot is being linked with a number of stars as he chases a statement signing to announce his arrival at Anfield. Manchester Untied are also expected to soon get frenetically busy in terms of incomings and outgoings.Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all wanting fresh faces for different reasons. And UK clubs are also on alert for the inevitable raid from abroad, with Saudi Pro League bosses again expected to sp...

Arne Slot has been urged to make incremental changes at Liverpool (Image: Getty)Liverpool have been told to copy Manchester City’s playbook and make only minor additions to Arne Slot’s squad this summer. Former Reds striker Stan Collymore believes the Dutchman has inherited a ‘very capable’ squad from Jurgen Klopp and insists only small adjustments will be required.Slot will run the rule over Liverpool’s first-team squad over the coming weeks. Premier League players are expected to return for pre-season soon, aside from those competing at Euro 2024 and the Copa America.Liverpool are widely reported to be targeting defensive reinforcements this summer. Joel Matip will leave Anfield when his contract expires at the end of the month, leaving Slot with only Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Jo...

Express Sport brings you all the latest news (Image: Getty)The summer transfer window is hotting up, despite a host of players still being in Germany for Euro 2024. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all plotting rebuilds over the coming months, and they could be set to kickstart their spending sprees very shortly.With Erik ten Hag retaining the faith of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United have now turned their attention to acquiring the services of a forward and a centre-back. However, they could find themselves in the market for a left-winger too amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain in Marcus Rashford.Chelsea are also hoping to bring in reinforcements at both ends of the pitch, though Enzo Maresca appears to be prioritising signing a midfielder too. The Blues are in contact with Leiceste...