FC Barcelona make Man City's Eric Garcia their 'top priority' and more transfer rumours

No stranger to a red carpet event, Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett stole the show in a jaw dropping dress for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.The 52-year-old was nominated for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role award, however sadly missed out to West Side Story actress Ariana DeBose. But this didn't matter as the actress took home the award for best dressed as she left us and fans speechless in a fabulous custom black dress by designer brand Armani.The dress showed off Cate's incredible figure which was only emphasised more by a dramatic plunging neckline.

Dame Helen Mirren has won the Lifetime Achievement SAG Award at last night’s ceremony, Sunday 27 February. Helen, 76, first came on the acting scene at the age of 18, and has since gone on to star in at least 80 movies over the course of her career.The Collateral Beauty actress wowed in a pink gown with floral detailing for the awards, which she paired with a matching pink headband. Helen was introduced at last night by fellow British actress Kate Winslet, 46, who, for an unknown reason, couldn’t physically attend the event so gushed about Helen from a remote location via video link.

Fourteen years on from sparring against a future boxing superstar, Jimmy Kilrain Kelly has now joined Tyson Fury as a world champion.

A mum told of her horror when she found her violent ex was spying on her using a camera hidden in her wardrobe.

Livingston boss David Martindale hailed his side's performance in their 4-0 win over Dundee as the best of the season - and said the Lions are ready to 'fight and scrap' to claim a top six berth.

A disabled great-gran battling a brain tumour took her first steps in three years for the hospice that saved her life.

The construction of a new Lidl supermarket in North Lanarkshire has begun following permission being granted by council planning officers.

Scotland will not play Russia in any international football fixture while the war on Ukraine continues.

Leeds bosses fear new manager Jesse Marsch will be taking over a squad that is mentally and physically shattered.Former RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls boss Marsch is expected to be appointed today as Marcelo Bielsa's replacement.Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani sacked Bielsa in the wake of last weekend's 4-0 home thrashing by Tottenham.The news left Leeds fans stunned and distraught, but Radrizzani decided to wield the axe because he thought the Argentine would take the club back into the Championship.And it has emerged that one of the main factors behind Radrizzani's decision was that Bielsa's intense training methods had left his stars too tired to compete in games.It is understood the players became bored of Bielsa's approach, found him too demanding and could no longer cope with what he was asking them to do.Leeds find themselves two points above the drop zone following six games without a win, and have lost their last four matched by an aggregate scoreline of 17-2.Radrizzani, along with his fellow directors, targeted Marsch two years ago and had lined him up to come in this summer, when Bielsa was expected to leave the Yorkshire club.But Leeds have had to bring forward their plans and hope to confirm Marsch's appointment within a matter of hours, provided the necessary paperwork and visa applications get completed.Bielsa, meanwhile, travelled to the club's training ground this morning to say an emotional goodbye to his players and staff and is expected to fly back to Argentina to be reunited with his family.

Jake Paul has offered a radical solution to fix any controversial decisions with judges in boxing.Like many the YouTuber shared his thoughts on Josh Taylor’s contentious win over Jack Catterall over the weekend.Despite the Scotsman being knocked down in the eighth round and utterly dominated by the Englishman, two out of three judges ruled in his favour and the 32-year-old kept hold of his super-lightweight world titles by the skin of his teeth.And now YouTube star Paul, 24, who has amassed a 5-0 record in the ring, has offered his own solution to the problem. "I think there should be six boxing judges for title fights," he wrote on Twitter .Do you think Jack Catterall was robbed? Let us know in the comments section."Three pairs of two [and] each pair has to agree on the same score at the end of the round."If they don’t they briefly debate their reasoning, almost like a jury system.

Frank Lampard has a chance to steal in and swoop for Bournemouth star Nathan Ake, who looks set to join Manchester City.But has has chosen not to - and that would be a wise decision.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his squad with the transfer window now officially open.As well as looking at a replacement for Leroy Sane, his defence has given him major concerns this campaign.Both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have failed to impress while Aymeric Laporte's continued injury problems have given Guardiola much to stress about.And he wants to get players in early doors - with Ake close to a £41m deal, as well as Valencia winger Ferran Torres.Bournemouth are happy to cash in after being relegated while Chelsea have first-option on the

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 30.City close to completing Ake dealManchester City are on the verge of completing a £40million deal for Nathan Ake.They are in advanced talks with Bournemouth and look set to sign the centre-back in the coming days.An agreement has not yet been reached, but City are believed to be close to securing Ake’s transfer.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defensive options following last summer’s departure of Vincent Kompany and questions surrounding the futures of Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones.Ake, 25, made 29 appearances in the Premier League this season but couldn’t prevent Bournemouth’s relegation.Torres signing edging closerCity are also in the

straight to your inboxManchester City are closing in on a deal to sign the Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. City have been dogged by issues in defence this season following Vincent Kompany's departure and a serious injury to Aymeric Laporte, and Pep Guardiola's made strengthening his defence a priority in the summer window.

straight to your inboxManchester City are closing in on the £40million purchase of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. The Blues are locked in talks with the relegated Cherries for the Holland international, just a day after they seem to have wrapped up a move for Valencia winger Ferran Torres.

Manchester City from Bournemouth this summer.The Premier League runners-up have had a bid worth £41m accepted by the Cherries as they look to raise funds following their relegation to the Championship.Pep Guardiola is ready to spend big in order to give them the best chance possible of regaining the Premier League title that they failed to win for the first time in three years this season.The Spaniard is set to wave goodbye to John Stones after seeing Vincent Kompany leave last summer before Aymeric Laporte suffered a serious injury.The Athletic have reported that the bumper bid has been accepted by Eddie Howe's bosses as they prepare for their first season in the second flight since 2014/15.Ake joined Bournemouth from Chelsea and has

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, July 29.La Liga giants Barcelona have made Eric Garcia their top priority in this summer’s transfer window, according to Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo.The 19-year-old centre-half was born and raised in Barcelona and developed in the club’s famous La Masia academy before making the switch to City in 2007.He’s since been capped at under-19 and under-21 level by Spain, and made the step up for Pep Guardiola’s side in recent weeks, making seven starts since the season resumed after lockdown.City want to keep the emerging central defender, who is under contract until 2022, but Mundo Deportivo claims boyhood club Barcelona are “crazy” about signing him.Manchester

straight to your inbox The summer transfer window is now open and Manchester City are looking to add to their squad after a disappointing domestic campaign. City saw their dominance of the Premier League slip this season as Liverpool won the trophy for the first time in their history and the Blues will be hoping to improve in order to close the gap on the reigning champions next season.

straight to your inboxThe summer transfer window is now open, and Manchester City look set to be pretty active.City will be looking to make some new acquisitions this summer as they look to mount a challenge to wrestle the Premier League title back from Liverpool's grasp next season.

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak made sure David Silva knew how much he is loved at Manchester City after the Spaniard's final Premier League game for the club. Silva is calling it a day at the Etihad after a ten-year stint that has seen the Blues win four Premier League titles during a sensational period of their history, with the player set to go down as one of the greatest to have ever played for them.

straight to your inbox David Silva will play his 309th and final Premier League game this afternoon as he captains Manchester City against Norwich this afternoon. Silva, who leaves City at the end of the season, captains the Blues today in the last game of the extended domestic season against the relegated Canaries.

straight to your inboxNapoli sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has revealed the club are yet to receive any offers for star centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, amid interest from Manchester City.M.E.N.