All the reaction and latest news as Manchester City are drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off draw and Celtic to face Bayern Munich.

The newly-introduced league phase of the Europa League came to a close on Thursday night. Mail Sport explains how the knock-out stage draw will work ahead of it taking place on Friday afternoon.

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to Europa League round of 16.

West Ham have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson after Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr was called off. Bayer Leverkusen were leading the race to sign Ferguson but their need for a striker has been eased after Al Nassr struck a deal for Jhon Duran, meaning Boniface will stay at Leverkusen.

Manchester United’s academy recruitment has gathered pace since INEOS stepped in as seen from the deals for Malian youngster Sekou Kone and Chido Obi, from Arsenal.And as recently relayed by The

Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven is closing in a move to Manchester United. Heaven is currently on scholarship terms at Arsenal and they are set to expire at the end of this season. The 18-year-old has been offered a professional contract by Arsenal, but he is set to join United.

Premier League clubs have been presented the opportunity to sign Chelsea target striker Mathys Tel, who has 'decided to leave Bayern in January'.

STOCKHOLM/BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Northvolt asked more than 100 shareholders at a meeting this month to provide $1.29 billion over the next two years to help restore the bankrupt Swedish battery maker's business, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

According to data from FootballTransfers.com, Manchester City are responsible for more spending this month - about £125m - than the other 19 Premier League clubs combined. With another seven days left, the spending will likely rise but is unlikely to get near the 2023 record of £815m.

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 opened slightly higher on Tuesday, keeping its poise despite a sell-off of a host of US tech names at the start of the week.

Women's football has grown in popularity over the last few years, and continues to flourish, with more and more access to the beautiful game at grassroots level all over the globe. But the game as we know it would not be where it is today without those footballers who pioneered the game in its earlier years.