Great Scott
Manchester City have confirmed that Scott Carson will leave the club this summer as his contract expires.
Carson departs after six years at the Etihad, where he was a major part of City's successes despite not playing often.
Pep Guardiola had previously lauded the 39-year-old's impact in the dressing room on the rest of the team.
Incredibly, he won a trophy every 9.8 minutes he played for City.
The veteran goalkeeper only played 108 minutes since 2019, but leaves with four Premier League titles and a Champions League.
On top of that, he was also part of the squad that won the FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, a UEFA Super Cup and more.
A statement from Man City ended: "Everyone at Manchester City would like to thank Scott for his hard work and dedication and wish him the very best of luck for the future."
Sunderland latest
talkSPORT reported yesterday that Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the capture of Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.
The deal is set to earn the Black Cats a club-record fee.
They have accepted an offer of a €33million (£27million) fixed fee, including €5million (£4.2million) add-ons.
The club also have a 15 per cent sell-on clause, should Jobe follow Jude's pathway in the years to come.
talkSPORT's chief football correspondent, Alex Crook, has given an update on Sunderland's situation this morning.
He said: "I know a lot of Sunderland fans are really disappointed that he won't be joining them on their Premier League adventure.
"But it is a club record sale for the club. There are some add-ons included as well, so that fee could well rise.
"The fear for Sunderland now is that we've seen how difficult it is for clubs coming up from the Championship to stay in the Premier League.
"They've lost Bellingham, they've lost their Wembley playoff hero Tommy Watson because, of course, he'd already secured a move to Brighton. Dan Neil, the captain, is out of contract.
"Normally, clubs coming up are thinking, how can we add to our squad? We need a bit of Premier League experience.
"Jordan Henderson is a potential target, but to be losing players of that calibre, particularly when you look at how recently promoted teams have fared, I think it's going to be a really tough season for Sunderland."
'I couldn't wait'
Imminent Manchester City signing Tijjani Reijnders has confirmed that he has completed his medical.
He has also revealed he will be joining before the Club World Cup, which gets underway this weekend.
Speaking to media in Italy, he said: "The medical? I couldn't wait to do it. The plan is to take part at the Club World Cup with City.
"I'm really excited about that. Doing that means I'll get to know my new teammates sooner."
Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands that Rayan Ait Nouri has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad over the weekend.
City and Wolves agreed a fee of around £36million including add-ons, and that deal will go through this week too.
Kane and unable
England captain Harry Kane has admitted that the Three Lions 'got away with it' in their 1-0 win against Andorra.
"It wasn't our greatest performance," said the Bayern Munich striker, whose matchwinner took his tally to 72 for his country.
"I don't think it's one many people are going to remember, that's for sure, but it's three points in the bag.
"But, yeah, for sure, we know we can play better in all aspects, both with and without the ball.
"It's down to us now to analyse it, look back and try and learn from it because condition-wise it's going to be very similar to next summer - dry pitch, warm weather, humid."
He added: "It [the goal] was probably our best move and we just didn't have enough of that, both with probably the runs and also the quality - a lot of balls kind of overhit, out of play, and it just kind of killed our momentum, especially there in the second half."
Germany 0-2 France FULL-TIME
Kylian Mbappe became just the third player to bring up 50 goals for France - and he's done it in record time.
The 26-year-old broke the deadlock in Les Bleus' Nations League third-place play-off clash against Germany on Sunday afternoon.
A late goal from substitute Michael Olise sealed the result, but his captain Mbappe stole the headlines.
The Real Madrid star, who made his France senior debut as an 18-year-old in 2017, has reached the milestone in just 90 caps.
He has followed in the footsteps of ex-Arsenal centre-forwards Olivier Giroud and Thierry Henry in scoring at least 50 times for France.
Henry had been the record holder in reaching 50 goals for France in the quickest time.
The 1998 World Cup winner brought up the landmark strike on his 113th appearance against Serbia in September in 2009.
Marching on together
Leeds United defender Max Wober has revealed that the club has told him that he will be sold this summer.
The 27-year-old arrived at Elland Road two years ago in a £10million deal from Red Bull Salzburg under former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch.
However, Wober has made just 29 appearances in two and a half seasons with the Whites and has now been told he has no future in Yorkshire.
Currently away on international duty, he told Austrian media outlet Krone, Wober said: “Leeds has already made it clear to me that they want to sell me.
"I might have been able to send out a letter of application (with his performance for Austria.)
“I was extremely pleased that I was able to show other clubs that I’m fit, that I’m still a really good player, and that I don’t want to just rot away in England.”
No Maur to give
Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out of the running to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
The United States head coach enjoyed a five-year stay at Spurs before he was sacked in November 2019.
The Argentine, who was appointed US manager in October 2024, has long been linked with a return to north London but says he is happy in his new role.
"Today it's not realistic," said Pochettino. "Look where I am. Look where we (his backroom staff) are. The answer is so clear.
"I think, since I left in 2019, my name has always been on the list [of rumours].
"I've seen the rumours, we are 100 coaches on the list. Don't be worried about that.
"If something happens [in the future], you for sure will see, but I am so happy in this moment and we cannot talk about this type of thing."
Sacked
Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has revealed he has been sacked after their 3-0 defeat to Norway.
The Italians have made a disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.
A swift decision has been made to axe Spalletti, but he will still take charge of their match against Moldova.
He said: "I spoke with Gravina last night and he told me that I will be relieved of my duties as coach of the national team. I was sorry: given the relationship we have, I had no intention of giving up.
"Especially when things aren't going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job.
"However, it is a dismissal and I have to take note of it. I have always interpreted this role as a service to the country and I want to facilitate the future of the national team. I think it is right to seek the best."
Spalletti was then asked if he felt betrayed and walked out of his press conference.
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional.
The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder would become the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican league should the formalities of the move be completed.
Ramsey was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the Sky Bet Championship season after the club sacked Omer Riza.
The 34-year-old was unable to prevent Cardiff from being relegated to the third tier, but reports had linked him to taking over the Bluebirds on a full-time basis this summer.
Ramsey has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next summer.
"There's a lot to play for and that World Cup is a massive carrot being dangled," Ramsey said in April.
Ramsey returned to his boyhood club Cardiff in 2023, but injuries have restricted his game time and he is currently recovering from hamstring surgery.
Club Universidad Nacional, known as Pumas UNAM, finished sixth in the 2024-25 Mexican standings and qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Looney Toons
Manchester City appear resigned to missing out on Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento, talkSPORT understands.
The 22-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 season to help the Magpies lift the Carabao Cup and secure their Champions League return.
Livramento featured in 45 games in all competitions, where he operated on both sides of the defence.
His impressive form led to the ex-Chelsea academy star making his England senior debut in November.
And with Pep Guardiola keen on bolstering his backline, Livramento was identified as a player who could help City win back the Premier League title.
However, negotiations are believed to have reached a standstill between the two clubs.
City had been keen to bring in the youngster ahead of the Club World Cup, which starts next weekend.
But the Toon are unwilling to part ways with the defender, who has become a huge fan favourite since joining the club.
Player ratings
Jordan Henderson was rated 2/10 by talkSPORT's Adrian Durham - with nine England stars handed a 3/10 rating for their performances against Andorra.
Henderson was surprisingly named in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI - becoming England's oldest player to feature since Frank Lampard in 2014.
But his display was enough for Durham to never want to see Henderson in an England shirt again.
Having his say on the Ajax midfielder, Durham simply stated: "Just no."
Noni Madueke received the highest scoring with a 7/10 rating, with Jude Bellingham [4/10] and Harry Kane [5/10] the only other to players to receive more than a 3/10.
Even Tuchel was handed a 2/10, as Durham raged: "He isn’t getting the best out of the players.
"He promised to entertain and three games in we’ve definitely not been entertained.
"And imagine not bringing Morgan Gibbs-White on until injury time, what's that all about?
"Can’t wait to say it to his face at St Georges Park on talkSPORT on Wednesday afternoon..."
Player ratings
Jordan Henderson was rated 2/10 by talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham – with nine England stars handed a 3/10 rating for their performances against Andorra.
Henderson was surprisingly named in Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI – becoming England’s oldest player to feature since Frank Lampard in 2014.
But his display was enough for Durham to never want to see Henderson in an England shirt again.
Having his say on the Ajax midfielder, Durham simply stated: “Just no.”
Noni Madueke received the highest scoring with a 7/10 rating, with Jude Bellingham [4/10] and Harry Kane [5/10] the only other to players to receive more than a 3/10.
Even Tuchel was handed a 2/10, as Durham raged: “He isn’t getting the best out of the players.
“He promised to entertain and three games in we’ve definitely not been entertained.
“And imagine not bringing Morgan Gibbs-White on until injury time, what’s that all about?
“Can’t wait to say it to his face at St Georges Park on talkSPORT on Wednesday afternoon…”
Adrian Durham's full England player ratings
Starting XI
Jordan Pickford – 3
Curtis Jones – 3
Ezri Konsa – 3
Dan Burn – 3
Reece James – 3
Jude Bellingham – 4
Jordan Henderson – 2
Mogan Rogers – 3
Cole Palmer – 3
Noni Madueke – 7
Harry Kane – 5
Substitutes
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 3
Eberechi Eze – 3
Declan Rice – N/A
Anthony Gordon – N/A
Morgan Gibbs-White – N/A