Manchester City have activated the release clause in Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri’s contract, the LaLiga club have announced.

Vincent Kompany has declared that England will reach a World Cup final before 2030 because of the investments made by owners like the Abu Dhabi United Group at Manchester City.

RICHARD DUNNE’S impressive form has been used in evidence by team-mate Micah Richards to back up his claim that the Republic of Ireland defender is every bit as good as Chelsea and England captain John Terry.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has agreed a new contract which keeps him at the club for the next three years.