Ben Ransom

Jan 17, 2025 | skysports.com | Ben Ransom |Nick Wright

Erling Haaland has signed an extraordinary nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City but what do we know about the finances of the deal? The agreement takes Haaland up to 2034 at the Etihad Stadium, making it the longest contract in the Premier League and putting paid to long-standing links with Real Madrid.

Nov 20, 2024 | skysports.com | Ben Ransom

News of Pep Guardiola's decision to extend his contract as Manchester City manager comes as a major boost to the club. His future was unclear with his deal due to expire in June. He had hinted at a possible departure in some of his media comments and the confirmed exit of sporting director Txiki Begiristain next summer added to the uncertainty. So, what's behind his decision to extend his contract by a year, with an option for a further year, which would take him up to 2027?

Oct 25, 2024 | skysports.com | Ben Ransom

Josko Gvardiol: "My idol was Messi. When you are a defender for 10-15 years you get sick of it!"Perhaps not the words you'd expect to hear from a man regarded as one of the best defenders in world football, but a smiling Gvardiol certainly has the goal-scoring highlight reel to back-up his burning ambition to attack.

Sep 18, 2024 | skysports.com | Ben Ransom

Conor Benn could finally learn whether he can resume his boxing career when a British Boxing Board of Control hearing into his drug ban is held next month. Benn is currently under a provisional suspension from boxing after failing two voluntary drug tests taken ahead of a scheduled fight with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022. An independent National Anti-Doping panel initially lifted the suspension, before the BBBoC and UKAD successfully appealed that decision, reinstating the ban.

Jan 18, 2024 | skysports.com | Dharmesh Sheth |Ben Ransom |Tim Thornton

West Ham are in discussions over a loan move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Talks between the clubs centre on the conditions of a potential deal. Sky Sports News reported on Thursday that West Ham are one of six clubs interested in Phillips. Crystal Palace and Newcastle have also made contact with City about a deal during the January transfer window, while Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are also understood to be interested.