Manchester United pass up chance to sign Man City target Julian Alvarez and more transfer rumours

HYBE boybands Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and ENHYPEN have opened up about collaborating with one another for their joint performance at last December’s 2021 KBS Song Festival.In the newly released ‘BACKSTAGE: TXT x EN-‘ documentary – which features never-before-seen backstage footage of the two boybands, alongside interviews with the individual members – the members of TXT and ENHYPEN talked about how the rehearsals leading up to the performance helped form a friendship between both groups.“I thought we would be competitive, but they came to us first. We were so comfortable with each other in the practice studio,” noted TXT member Beomgyu. His thoughts were echoed by ENHYPEN member Ni-ki, who said that the two groups “became much closer” through the process.

Beck and Lizzo are among the keynote speakers announced for this year’s edition of SXSW Festival next month.The two artists join author Neal Stephenson, director Celine Tricart, Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McHill Johnson and Brentwood Growth Partners Founder Reggie Fils-Aimé in giving keynote addresses as part of the program.TX IM COMING BAAAACK—- it’s been a min, is @torchystacos vegan

New Zealand has voted to protect LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy.”In an almost unanimous vote, the New Zealand Parliament voted 112 to eight in favour of banning the controversial  practice. So-called “conversion therapy” is the discredited and dangerous practice that is intended to change, often by force, a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The New Zealand Herald reported that it is now an offence to “perform conversion practices on a child or young person aged under 18, or on someone with impaired decision-making capacity. Such offences would be subject to up to three years’ imprisonment, and up to five years where it has caused serious harm, irrespective of age.”Leader of End Conversion Therapy NZ Shaneel Lal tweeted, “The ban on conversion therapy is a win for humanity, not just the queer community.

Jamie Redknapp and his wife Frida celebrated their very first Valentine's Day as a married couple this week – but it wasn't quite as romantic as you might think.The newlyweds only recently returned from their honeymoon in the Maldives, along with their baby son Rafael. But it was back to earth with a bump on Monday.WATCH: Jamie Redknapp's baby son is already taking after him!Jamie, 48, shared a snapshot showing the couple looking hot but happy as they posed with their trainer after a boxing session.

Manchester United hitman, who turns 35 next month, will be out if contract in the summer – and River Plate view him as a replacement for their Man City-bound striker Julian Alvarez.A two-year deal is on the table for Cavani ahead of him becoming a free transfer at the end of the season.The Uruguayan international had been hoping to get away in the current window – with both Juventus and Barcelona keen to take him on loan for the rest of the campaign.But that interest was immediately blocked by the United hierarchy on the orders of interim boss Ralf Rangnick.The German coach does not consider the ex-PSG and Napoli forward surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.Quite the opposite. He sees him as essential impact player off the bench as a well as a decent alternative up front when wanting to rest Cristiano Ronaldo.Ironically, City’s imminent capture of River Plate hotshot Alvarez, 21, has opened the door for Cavani to finish his prolific career in South America.The Premier League champions expect to secure the deal before the transfer window shuts on Monday night.They then plan to loan the Argentina international back to the champions River Plate until later in the year.Should Manchester United try and keep Edinson Cavani? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section belowFellow South American side Corinthians had previously tried to lure Cavani to Brazil, though were unsuccessful.Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves said: “I have to look for the best in the world.

Arsenal have reportedly expressed interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has already highlighted the Brazilian's qualities.

Dusan Vlahovic has broken silence on his January switch to Juventus amid 'interest' from Manchester City.

Football has a way of shaping a player’s whole career with simple twists of fate.

Julian Alvarez might already have realised he will not be given any special treatment as he prepares to sign for Manchester City during the January transfer window.

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of River Plate striker Julian Alvarez before Monday's transfer deadline.

Manchester City are on the verge of completing of adding another wonder kid to their ranks in the shape of winger Zalan Vancsa.The 17-year-old has impressed at MTK Budapest and drawn interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, including Bayern Munich and AC Milan.But City have managed to fend off that interest.According to The Telegraph, the Hungarian prospect is ‘on the brink’ of signing for the Etihad Stadium outfit.The forward has scored just once so far this season, but his goal-scoring record evidently doesn’t do justice to how impressive he has been since breaking into Budapest’s senior side.It is no secret that City are in need of an out and out striker, though there is an expectation that Vansca won’t be the answer to their prayers just yet and is more likely to be sent back out on loan.With a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s side weren’t expected to spend excessive amounts this month as frankly they are in no rush or need to strengthen.A striker was a priority over the summer but Tottenham were unwilling to part ways with the English no.9 despite the player pushing for the move.But they may not need to, as they are also set to sign Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez this month for £18million from River Plate.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who is the best wonderkid you've ever seen? Comment below.Alvarez was linked with a move to Manchester United this month but a deal never materialised, and City seized the opportunity by striking a deal with the Argentinian side to sign the 21-year-old but loan him back for the remainder of the season.He scored 18 goals and assisted six in 21 league appearances and drew comparisons to Sergio Aguero, which has obviously piqued the interest of the City faithful

Manchester City could make a surprise January signing by adding River Plate forward Julian Alvarez to their ranks, with a view to him arriving in the summer.

Manchester City are edging closer to signing Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from River Plate - but they also have one eye on the summer transfer window.

Manchester City look set to sign River Plate's wonderkid Julian Alvarez for around £20million.Alvarez has some large shoes to fill at the Etihad after Sergio Aguero left the club over the summer when his contract expired.But Alvarez could be ready for that role more than most after earning comparisons to the City legend in his native Argentina.The 21-year-old, like Aguero, is small in stature and possess a low centre of gravity with an eye for goal.Alvarez even stated in an interview with La Nacion in 2019: "I like Kun Aguero a lot, and I try to copy his movements."City look to have beaten a whole host of European clubs for his signature.But Alvarez had been on the radar of the majority of top sides before he earned a call up to the Copa America over the summer, despite the strength in depth of Argentina's front line.Real Madrid had hosted Alvarez and his family for a trial when he was just 11 years old.Los Blancos had wanted to sign the youngster, but age restrictions on foreign signings in Spain halted a move. Do you think Alvarez will be a success at City? Let us know in the comments sectionInstead, the youngster rose through the ranks of River with the 2021 season being Alvarez's breakout campaign, and he's bagged 18 goals in the Argentine top flight.His standout moment came on the superclasico, against River's hated neighbours Boca Juniors, when he scored twice to help his side to a 2-1 win.One Argentine journalist wrote: "The fans burst their palms from applauding him so much when he came off."

The full extent of Manchester City’s investment in 21-year-old Argentina whizzkid Julian Alvarez have been revealed.

Manchester City target Julian Alvarez has previously discussed the pleasure he received by playing with record Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi at international level.

Manchester United have not shown any interest in signing Julian Alvarez this month amid interest from Man City in a transfer before deadline day.

With little more than a week remaining until the January transfer window closes, Manchester City could well be closing in on a late signing.

Manchester City know they already have one thing in their favour as they enter the race for Julian Alvarez.

Manchester City's new transfer target Julian Alvarez has already revealed his admiration for the club.

Manchester City fans have been reacting to the news that Julian Alvarez could be set to join the club.