Phil Foden pledges Man City loyalty despite 114 charges as Liverpool lead wonderkid race

Phil Foden has pledged his long-term future to Manchester City despite the club facing 114 financial charges. Elsewhere, Liverpool lead the race for Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora, while Manchester United close in on Barcelona's Alejandro Balde.

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05:05 - 04/10/2026

Foden pledges future to Man City amid storm of 114 financial charges

Phil Foden pledges his long-term future to Manchester City despite the club facing 114 financial charges.

Phil Foden (26, who joined the club aged eight) has pledged to remain at Manchester City even if they face relegation over 114 charges regarding an alleged £830m illicit sponsorship scheme. The decision comes ahead of the 2 October 2026 appeal deadline, following a clarification from the UK Prime Minister's Office on 1 October 2026 regarding statements on financial breaches.

Liverpool lead race for 17-year-old wonderkid Gilberto Mora

Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora in action for Club Tijuana as Liverpool lead the transfer race.

Liverpool have leapfrogged Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United to lead the race for Club Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, who has a release clause of €20m-€25m. The youngest-ever goalscorer in World Cup 2026 history (aged 17 years and 240 days) has already netted five goals and provided one assist this season. Mora will be eligible for a transfer when he turns 18 on 14 October 2026.

Manchester United clear to sign Alejandro Balde from Barcelona

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, who is a January transfer target for Manchester United.

Manchester United are in pole position to sign 22-year-old left-back Alejandro Balde in January 2027. The defender has fallen out of favour under manager Hansi Flick, playing just 12 to 13 minutes in La Liga this season. Barcelona have valued Balde at £30m, despite his current contract running until 2028.

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