Ex-Manchester City star tips Jude Bellingham to snub Etihad transfer in favour of Real Madrid

Lenny Kravitz oozed rock star cool during a private performance at Amalie Arena in Florida on Friday, in celebration of the official launch of EDITION's 15th hotel.The Fly Away hitmaker, 58, was effortlessly cool in a long black leather coat and snakeskin platform boots while rocking out to a star-studded crowd. Those in attendance included Joan Smalls, Karrueche Tran, Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross, Jesse Williams, Laura Harrier, Jasmine Sanders and more. Rocker: Lenny Kravitz oozed rock star cool during a private performance at Amalie Arena in Florida on Friday, in celebration of the official launch of EDITION's 15th hotelThe musician accessorized his look with a pair of black shades for the evening, and enjoyed a spirited performance on a classic golden brown guitar.    The Grammy Award winner's 13-song set list included hits American Woman, Let Love Rule as well as Are You Gonna Go My Way.'It’s a blessing to be here on this beautiful night to perform and to celebrate with my friends the opening of The Tampa EDITION,' Kravitz said during his performance.  Fly guy: The Fly Away hitmaker, 58, was effortlessly cool in a long black leather coat and snakeskin platform boots while rocking out a star-studded crowd Classic Lenny: The musician accessorized his look with a pair of black shades for the evening, and enjoyed a spirited performance on a classic golden brown guitarMeanwhile Ashlee Simpson, 38, and her husband Evan Ross, 34, matched in all black ensembles for the evening.The Pieces of Me singer dazzles in a metallic partly see-through asymmetrical dress and black platform heels.She wore her brunette tresses parted in the middle and lightly curled.

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison described inferences that he would not be a “good traveller” as ‘insulting’.The Englishman hammered home a wonderful brace in Brendan Rodgers’ side’s vital 4-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest. He has been a bright light in a disastrous season that currently sees the Foxes languishing in 19th position in the Premier League.However, this has not stopped Maddison from hammering home five goals and two assists in seven Premier League matches this season.

Erling Haaland is attempting to persuade Jude Bellingham into signing for Manchester City - according to reports.

Erling Haaland has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants him to 'connect' with his teammates as he looks for the Norwegian striker to get even better.

England fans want to see Chris Smalling called up for the World Cup after his fine spell with Roma continued with a winning goal against Inter Milan in Serie A this weekend. The 32-year-old former Manchester United man headed home from close range to hand Jose Mourinho's side all three points having been hailed for his defensive contributions since leaving Old Trafford.

Manchester City are likely to rip up Erling Haaland’s contract and give him a new one - if he continues to plunder goals at such a prolific rate.With 11 goals from his opening six Premier League games, the Norwegian ace is on course to break all sorts of scoring records this season.And should he maintain that sizzling form, it will put him in line for a pay rise at the Etihad as reward for a stunning debut campaign in England.READ MORE: Erling Haaland considered Liverpool move but didn't even think about Man Utd transferCity have made a habit of doing that in recent years in order to protect top names from becoming transfer targets for rivals, home and abroad, who offer bigger basic salaries.Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias are among those to benefit from a bumper pay rise at the end of a brilliant first year with Pep Guardiola’s outfit.Haaland, 22, already pockets £375,000 weekly, making him the club’s joint highest earner alongside Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne .But a source close to the English champions insisted not to rule out an improved contract extension for the forward next May.Boosting the ex-Borussia Dortmund man’s lucrative package of bonuses and add-ons is another option for the City hierarchy if reluctant to break their basic pay structure at the Etihad.Haaland has been sensational since his £51million summer arrival.

Manchester United have been warned about a potential pursuit of Jude Bellingham.

Todd Boehly is preparing to equip Graham Potter with a transfer war chest, as the Chelsea boss prioritises three key additions to improve his squad.Boehly, 49, is wasting no time in his efforts to transform the west Londoners into the next Premier League powerhouse, having already splashed over £250million in the summer window. But in order to battle with Liverpool and Manchester City for the title, Potter believes Chelsea need three world-class additions to boost the starting XI.The former Brighton boss has informed Boehly that he needs a new goalkeeper, midfielder and striker if the club are to seriously challenge the titan squads held by Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.READ MORE: Chelsea chief Todd Boehly made bid to buy another club - but was scuppered at last minuteTop of Potter's transfer wishlist is Jude Bellingham and Chelsea are desperately trying to play catch up to sign the Borussia Dortmund starlet.

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly failed in a late bit to buy Ligue 1 giants Lyon in the summer - missing out to an investor of their Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. American billionaire Boehly has spoken openly about his desire to create a multi-club network of football clubs akin to Manchester City owners City Football Group.

Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne controls the pitch better than England legends Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard did in their playing days, according to ex-goalkeeper David James.But James, 52, stopped short of labelling De Bruyne a better player than his former midfield counterparts as the Belgium international has had the luxury of playing on modern pitches - which Gerrard and Lampard missed out on before they both went into management. Gerrard's gone onto take the reins at Aston Villa since hanging up his boots, while Lampard's trying his luck in Everton's dugout.Plus, James reckons De Bruyne's benefitted by having the likes of ex-City striker Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus - who moved to Arsenal in the summer, and new goal-scoring phenomenon Erling Haaland up front to finish off his assists.

When Manchester United lost 4-1 to Manchester City in the derby in March of this year, it felt like the club had completely hit rock bottom.

Manchester City will sit down with Bernardo Silva to discuss his future before they finalise plans for strengthening their midfield next summer.

Pep Guardiola almost got a perfect international break, but then John Stones pulled up for England vs Germany and looks set for a spell on the sidelines.

England goalkeeper David James says Harry Maguire's torrid recent displays are a result of a "self-fulfilling prophecy".The Manchester United defender hit the headlines again this week after his mistakes cost England a couple of goals in their 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley on Monday night, though James insists his calamitous form is no surprise because fans want him to fail."I feel for Harry Maguire on the basis where he doesn’t seem like he can do a lot right in people’s eyes," the 52-year-old ex-Premier League star told GGRecon.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd career"I’ve been in that position myself where it’s almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy, where people wait for you to make a mistake and do something that’s not quite right, and that’s what they were expecting."James said he thought Maguire was an integral part of the England squad, regardless of his form, and backed him to start for the Three Lions at the World Cup."I’m a Harry Maguire fan," James added. "Harry’s an integral part of that squad and was a major reason behind why England got to the final of the European Championships.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday, September 27.

Jude Bellingham could snub Manchester City and other Premier League suitors in favour of a big-money switch to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund - according to reports.

Sergio Gomez has not played much since joining Manchester City this summer, but he has revealed a quality of his that could help him find more first team minutes in the months and years ahead.

Borussia Dortmund are keeping a close eye on Liverpool's Naby Keita with a view to snapping him up on a free transfer at the end of the season.The 27-year-old has less than a year to run on his Anfield contract and with Jurgen Klopp's side expected to splash the cash on new midfielder next summer, Keita's future at the club looks anything but secure.Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham is one of Liverpool's top transfer targets and if the 19-year-old moves to Merseyside as some expect him to, the Bundesliga giants will look to Keita to replace him.READ MORE: Jude Bellingham 'could move for just £83m' if suitors including Liverpool pay up frontThe largely underwhelming Keita has struggled to nail down a first team spot since £69m move from RB Leipzig in 2018.

Former Manchester United centre-back Wes Brown has suggested that Jadon Sancho should be included in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar – if he can continue his good form so far this season.