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Mirror back page Express back page Star back page Times back page Telegraph back page Guardian back page i Sport back page 1 of 7 Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold while Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso. Manchester City are actively keeping tabs on England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty continues to grow over the 27-year-old's future at Real Madrid. (Teamtalk) , external Liverpool have contacted ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso's representatives to enquire about the Spaniard's availability, with the 44-year-old reportedly giving a positive response to his former club's approach. (AS - in Spanish) , external Bournemouth are close to completing the signing of Vasco da Gama's Brazilian forward Rayan, 19, on a permanent deal. (Athletic - subscription required) , external Lazio have submitted an offer worth up to £15m for Everton's 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Football Insider) , external Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking Rennes' 18-year-old French striker Mohamed Kader Meite. (Caughtoffside) , external Meanwhile, Ligue 1 side Rennes have rejected Chelsea's January approach for France Under-21 centre-back Jeremy Jacquet but the Blues remain keen on a summer deal for the 20-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano) , external Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, 32, who was a target for Sunderland, has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany) , external Get the latest on your Premier League team All your football quizzes in one place Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast NFL play-offs: Williams touchdown puts Rams ahead in Seattle - who will join Patriots in Super Bowl? 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure' Jessie Buckley on her Oscar-nominated performance in Hamnet Catch up with Harry Styles on his new music and upcoming tour A killer coldly recounts the crime he got away with The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances Hardly anyone would have picked Carrick to be Man Utd boss - but now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes? 'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery? 'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer. Video'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors 'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run' Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea. Video Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit? 'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.