Alex Grimaldo: Last News

Pep Guardiola will waste no time in unleashing Erling Haaland on bitter rivals Liverpool in Saturday's Community Shield showdown (July 30).The Manchester City boss has been reluctant to field his strongest side in the fixture in the past, having questioned the significance of a game he believes is not needed in a packed fixture calendar. But Guardiola is determined to beat Jurgen Klopp's side to strike a psychological blow over the team he expects to be his biggest threat when it comes to landing silverware this season.And Guardiola is expected to name Haaland in his starting XI after telling the Norwegian hotshot he will have a pivotal role to play in the showdown at Leicester's King Power Stadium.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumGuardiola is keen to expose the fact Klopp will be forced to field his third-choice goalkeeper and believes his new £51m signing from Borussia Dortmund is the man to take full advantage.City, meanwhile, are growing increasingly confident of landing Benfica star Alex Grimaldo in a £17m deal.

Manchester City have reportedly begun looking at alternative options should they fail to bring in their number one target at left-back. A stumbling block has reportedly been hit in City's pursuit of Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in October made them the richest club in the world.Eddie Howe is thought to be keen to strengthen his side in midfield, with reports also suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur's star Dele Alli has told friends he'd be keen on a switch to St James' Park after talking with former teammate Kieran Trippier.And the Magpies could also be looking to sign Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo to solve their problems at full-back.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news below. Newcastle are set to bid £17million for Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo, it has been reported.