The Belgian man, 63, who watched City’s 5-1 win against Club Bruges at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Belgium, is in a life-threatening condition.

The attack took place at the E40 motorway services in Drongen, 45km from Bruges.

City said they were “shocked and saddened” by the incident, while Club Bruges said they were “horrified”.

A statement from the East Flanders public prosecutor said: “A man wearing a Manchester City scarf had stopped his car at the highway parking in Drongen after the match and had gone to the shop.

“According to the first findings of the investigation, his football scarf was taken in the shop by a suspect and he walked outside with it. Subsequently, the victim came into confrontation with some suspects in the parking lot, and ended up on the ground after physical aggression.

“The emergency services arrived on the scene. The victim, a 63-year-old man from Ninove, was taken to hospital. He is in mortal danger. Due to these facts, the police arrested five people during the night.”

Club Bruges said in a statement they “strongly disapprove of all criminal behaviour, both inside and outside the stadium and put tolerance first”, adding: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends.”

City said they were currently working with counterparts at Club Bruges, as well as with Belgian and Greater Manchester Police, to establish more information.

“Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the family and friends of the Belgian-based supporter, who remains in hospital,” their statement added.

Source: BBC Sports

Manchester City want 80m euros for 26-year-old England forward Raheem Sterling, who is wanted by Barcelona. (Marca)

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, wants in the region of £400,000 a week to sign a contract extension at Anfield. (Telegraph)

The Reds have been told by Lazio that the bidding for Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 26, starts at £67m. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez, Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and Villarreal head coach Unai Emery are emerging as the leading contenders to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager. (Times – subscription required)

Paris St-Germain could be willing to swap striker Mauro Icardi, 28, with 33-year-old fellow Argentina forward Sergio Aguero, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City in the summer. (El Nacional)

Leeds United and Newcastle United are both interested in Chelsea’s 27-year-old ex-England midfielder Ross Barkley, who is also a target for Burnley. (90 Min)

Manchester United are set to go head to head with Manchester City in a bid to sign Real Sociedad and Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 22. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Arsenal and Leicester City are both monitoring Southampton and Norway winger Mohamed Elyounoussi after the 27-year-old’s impressive start to the season. (Sun)

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unhappy that the club failed to sign a midfielder in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)

The morale within the Manchester United dressing room is at a new low after the defeat by Leicester City left Solskjaer’s side without a win from their last three league games. (Times – subscription required)

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, who is a transfer target for Real Madrid, has hinted he is happy at PSG. (Marca)

Everton are monitoring League One side Morecambe’s left-back Connor Pye after the 17-year-old Englishman impressed their scouts. (Football Insider)

Manchester United fear another huge protest by supporters before their Old Trafford date with Liverpool next Sunday, with local police already on red alert according to Skysport.

The fans had protested at Old Trafford back in May when Liverpool visited Old Trafford with the game being abandoned after supporters of the home team broke into the ground to demonstrate against the club’s owners the Glazers.

The Daily Star reports that the club chiefs are on ‘red alert’ ahead of the weekend’s clash against liverpool, with United fans suggesting they make it ‘Round Two’ in posts over social media.

According to the reports, officials have already been in contact with Greater Manchester Police and local authorities to plan in the event of any protests after being caught somewhat off-guard by the last incident, which occurred on a day the match was due to be played behind closed doors.

The atmosphere could be worse as the home fans are currently not impressed by there recent games despite a proper summer transfer that brought Cristiano Ronaldo back at the club.

Source: Futaa.

Barcelona are unlikely to pursue Manchester United’s Paul Pogba when the France midfielder’s contract ends next summer as the Spanish club cannot afford the 28-year-old’s wages. (AS)

Chelsea’s former England midfielder Ross Barkley, 27, is on Burnley’s radar for the January transfer window. (Sun)

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, will receive an offer from Arsenal in the January window. (Defensa Central – in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain will target either Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, or Borussia Dortmund and Norway forward Erling Braut Haaland, 21, in 2022 as a replacement for France’s Kylian Mbappe. (Le 10 Sport)

Juventus and Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola has spoken to Manchester City and Chelsea in the hope of shaping a deal for the 22-year-old centre-back. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Spain forward Ansu Fati’s contract renewal talks have stalled at Barcelona as the 18-year-old’s agent Jorge Mendes wants a two-year term and is rejecting a 1bn euro (£844m) release clause. (El Nacional – in Catalan)

Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is a target for Real Madrid to help the Spanish club with their transfers. (Sun)

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are targeting Fiorentina and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21. (Sun)

Aston Villa have Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey on their radar after his impressive Serie A form, but the 19-year-old Scottish defender is in no rush to return from Italy. (Sun)

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not be sacked despite the Norwegian winning only four of eight Premier League matches this season. (The Athletic)

Arsenal and Leicester City have their eyes on Southampton and Norway winger Mohamed Elyounoussi, 27. (Team Talk)

Real Madrid will offer midfielder Eden Hazard, 30, and money for Liverpool’s Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29. (Ekrem Konur)

Salah’s agent has flown to Liverpool for face-to-face talks about a new contract. (Sunday Mirror)

Newcastle United are in the picture for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, with the 21-year-old Norway international also wanted by Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris St-Germain. (AS, via Sport Witness)

Newcastle have a planned budget of just £50m for the first window under their Saudi Arabian owners. (Sunday Telegraph)

Barcelona are planning a January move for 26-year-old Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)

Barca also want to sign Manchester United and Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic, 33. (Sun on Sunday)

Manchester United have set aside £70m for the next transfer window, which will be available as long as they feel they can sustain a genuine Premier League title challenge. (Star Sunday)

Real Madrid and Serbia striker Luka Jovic, 23, has been chosen to replace French forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, at Arsenal. (Fichajes)

Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has asked his agent to negotiate with Manchester United, with the 22-year-old France international also a target for Chelsea and Real Madrid. (El Nacional – in Spanish)

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 29, has advised England defender Declan Rice, 22, to reject transfer offers from Manchester United and Chelsea and stay at West Ham. (Sunday Mirror)

Arsenal midfielder and Norway captain Martin Odegaard, 22, is open to the idea of returning to Real Sociedad, says Australia’s former Gunners loan goalkeeper Mat Ryan, 29, now with Real Sociedad. (Mundo Deportivo, via Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, wants £400,000 per week to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge. (Mail on Sunday)

Robert Lewandowski’s agent says Manchester City is a “possible destination” for the 33-year-old Poland and Bayern Munich striker in the future. (Bild, via Star on Sunday)

Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves has offered to rejoin the club on a ‘low-cost’ deal. The 38-year-old Brazil international is a free agent after terminating his contract with Sao Paolo in September. (AS – in Spanish)

Liverpool have joined the race for 22-year-old Club Bruges and Netherlands forward Noa Lang alongside Arsenal and Leeds. (Calciomercato, via Teamtalk)

Chelsea may have to reverse their decision to send Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, 20, out on loan to Norwich after Canaries manager Daniel Farke said “we are not here to develop players for other clubs”. (Sunday Express)

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, will not sign a new contract with Paris St-Germain regardless of how much money the Ligue 1 side offer him as he is determined to join Real Madrid. (AS – in Spanish)

Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are all eyeing Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 21, who is valued at around £40m. (ESPN)

Manchester City are planning to replace England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, with Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33. (Express)

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts that England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, may not be persuaded to sign a new deal at the club unless he gets more game time. (Evening Standard)

Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has offered the Manchester United midfielder to Barcelona. The 28-year-old France international’s contract at Old Trafford is set to expire next summer and Raiola has also contacted Juventus, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs. (ESPN)

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, 22, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp. (Sport in Spanish)

Former Shakhtar Donetsk and Roma boss Paulo Fonseca has emerged as a candidate to take over at Newcastle, who are expected to relieve Steve Bruce of his duties within the next week. (ESPN)

Declan Rice’s representatives have rubbished rumours linking the West Ham and England midfielder, 22, with a move to Newcastle. (90Min)

Inter Milan are hoping to tie Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 24, down to a new contract following interest from Liverpool and PSG. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)

Eintracht Frankfurt do not expect Serbia winger Filip Kostic, 28, to join Newcastle in January. (Sport1 – in German)

Marseille and France midfielder Dimitri Payet, 34, says he is confused about why their on-loan French under-21 defender William Saliba, 20, has not been given more opportunities by parent club Arsenal. (L’Equipe via Metro)

Premier League stars are splashing out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for their children. (Sun)

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says money is no guarantee of success and he will be amazed if Newcastle win the Premier League title before 2030. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra says the club’s 2008 Champions League-winning squad have a set up a WhatsApp group as they miss the dressing room banter. (Sun)

Norwich, Leicester, Everton and Manchester United are monitoring Aberdeen’s 18-year-old full-back Calvin Ramsay. (Sun)

Robert Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, sees Manchester City as “possible destination” for Bayern Munich’s 33-year-old Poland striker next summer. (Bild – in German)

Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Arsenal and a return to Liverpool are among the destinations that England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, could end up after he said he was open to leaving Manchester City. (Express)

Leeds United are monitoring Ajax’s 23-year-old Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Roma. (Football Insider)

Lille president Olivier Letang has revealed that Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 24, will be allowed to leave the club if a big offer is submitted in January. (Express)

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, has been named alongside his Chelsea team-mate and Denmark centre-back Andreas Christensen, 25, as players Barcelona are monitoring as potential free agent recruits next summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

West Ham and Tottenham have been linked with Saint-Etienne’s English goalkeeper Etienne Green, 21. (TeamTalk)

Newcastle United have made contact with the representatives of Real Betis and France midfielder Nabil Fekir, 28. (Footmercato – in French)

Midfielder Jesse Lingard is prepared to leave Manchester United in January to boost his hopes of being selected in England’s World Cup squad next year. Both Barcelona and AC Milan have been linked with the 28-year-old. (Mirror)

Liverpool expressed an interest in signing Leeds United and Brazil winger Raphinha, 24, during the summer transfer window, the player’s agent Deco has revealed. (Globo Esporte – in Portuguese)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a wish list of English defenders that includes Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey, 21, Leicester City’s James Justin, 23, and Norwich’s 21-year-old Max Aarons. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Fenerbahce are looking to make a move for Tottenham’s England Under-21 midfielder Ryan Sessegnon, 21, in January. (Sun)

Arsenal have no plans of allowing 20-year-old Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to leave on loan when the transfer window opens in January. (90min)

Tottenham are the latest Premier League club to show interest in Stoke City defender Harry Souttar, with Aston Villa already keeping an eye on the 22-year-old Australian. (Football Insider)

Newcastle’s new Saudi owners plan to look to Germany in an attempt to mirror the success of Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel in England. Chelsea’s Germany striker Timo Werner, 25, is a top target, along with Bayern Munich and Germany centre-back Niklas Sule, 26, Barcelona’s Brazilian midfield flop Philippe Coutinho, 29, and a German manager such as ex-Dortmund boss Lucien Favre. (Bild – in German)

The Magpies have contacted the representatives of Leicester City’s French centre-back Wesley Fofana about the possibility of making a move for the 20-year-old in January. (RMC Sport – in French)

Juventus’ France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has also been linked with Newcastle, with the Serie A club open to selling the 26-year-old in January to help fund potential bids for Monaco’s France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni or Manchester United’s Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Monaco have put a price tag of 60m euro on 21-year-old Tchouameni, with Real Madrid, as well as Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on the player. (Marca – in Spanish)

Barcelona are keen to offload Coutinho in the January transfer window and Liverpool are open to bringing the 29-year-old back to Merseyside. (El Chiringuito TV, via Express)

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is Newcastle’s top target if the club’s new owners decide to sack boss Steve Bruce. (Sky Italy via Mirror)

Foxes boss Rodgers, however, is said to be “totally committed” to the East Midlands club. (Telegraph)

Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 28. The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and would add experience to the Spanish side’s back four. (Marca in Spanish)

Phil Foden is poised to sign a contract with Manchester City that is worth nearly £50m, with the 21-year-old England midfielder’s new six-year agreement set to see him earn £150,000-per-week. (Mirror)

Arsenal are preparing a 30m euro bid for Club Bruges’ 22-year-old Dutch winger Noa Lang. (Voetbal24 – in Dutch)

Manchester United could revive their efforts to sign Sevilla’s 22-year-old France centre-back Jules Kounde, who also remains a Chelsea target. (Fichajes, via FourFourTwo)

Barcelona are in advanced talks with Spain midfielder Pedri about a new deal, with the 18-year-old ready to agree a contract that will run until 2026 and includes a release clause of more than 600m euro. (Goal)

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Mats Hummels, 32, has warned Erling Braut Haaland, 21, he may not find “the grass greener” if he leaves the club. Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid are all thought to be interested in signing the Norway forward. (Bild – in German)

Paris St-Germain could make a move for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, who is out of contract at the end of the season. PSG, however, face competition for 21-year-old Serbia international Vlahovic, with Tottenham, Juventus and Bayern Munich all linked with the player. (Le 10 Sport – in French)

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone attempted to sign Lionel Messi, 34, in the summer and has detailed how he tasked striker Luis Suarez with sounding out his former Barcelona striker partner before the Argentine moved to Paris St-Germain. (Ole, via Mail)

Erling Braut Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential summer move for the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker. (Times, subscription required)

England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, wants to be sure he remains a key part of manager Pep Guardiola’s plans before he resumes contract talks with Manchester City. (Sun)

Liverpool are willing to sell England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 28, – but only for the right price – with his former club Arsenal interested. (Mirror)

The Reds have also started negotiations to sign Barcelona’s French forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, on a free transfer next summer. (Mail, via Mundo Deportivo)

England midfielder Phil Foden, 21, is close to signing a new contract with Manchester City. His current deal expires in 2024. (The Athletic, subscription required)

Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Juventus in the race for Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 21. (Express)

Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, 26, could be the first arrival at Newcastle following their recent takeover with the France international said to be a player the club is keen on. (Sport.es)

Southampton players are expecting Austrian boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, 54, to be sacked in the coming weeks with the club yet to win in the Premier League this season. (Football Insider)

Germany central defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, will assess his options before making a decision over his Chelsea future, with his current contract expiring at the end of the season. (Sky Sports)

Southampton,Tottenham and West Ham are interested in signing West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 28. (Hampshire Live)

Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin, 26, has hinted he has no intention of returning to Arsenal when his season-long loan at Real Betis ends. (El Desmarque, via Mail)

Leeds United are close to signing Spanish 17-year-old Espanyol attacker Mateo Joseph Fernandez. Leeds have offered £450,000, but Espanyol want £1m. (Team Talk)

Real Madrid are keen on bringing Tottenham’s Spanish full-back Sergio Reguilon, 24, back to the Bernabeu before next season. (Defensa Central, via Express)

Chelsea have held informal talks with Real Madrid over re-signing 30-year-old Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard – but the Spanish club would want England right-back Reece James, 21, in return. (El Nacional – in Catalan)

Liverpool are closely monitoring Ousmane Dembele’s situation at Barcelona. The 24-year-old France winger, who has not played since Euro 2020 because of a knee injury, is out of contract at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre, 63, and ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, 43, are two of the names the new Newcastle United owners are considering as a possible replacement for Steve Bruce at St James’ Park. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Arsenal and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, has no intention of signing a new contract with the Gunners when his current deal expires at the end of the season. (Football.London)

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, still believes he can be a success at Juventus with a season-and-a-half remaining on his current contract. (Times – subscription required)

Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 30, says he is “not completely happy” at Paris St-Germain – just four months after joining from Liverpool. (Independent)

Dutch side Feyenoord are preparing a fresh bid for Manchester United and Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, 19, after an injury scuppered a loan move in the summer. (Sun)

Manchester United will consider selling England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, for £15m in January if he does not sign a new contract at Old Trafford, with his current deal due to expire next summer. (Sun)

Juventus have opened talks with the agent of Manchester United’s Donny van de Beek, 24, with a view to a January move for the Netherlands midfielder. (La Stampa via Football Italia)

Juventus are also preparing a January loan offer for Manchester City and Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva, 27. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

English centre-half Ben Davies, 26, still believes he has a future at Liverpool, despite not playing for them after joining in February and then going on a season-long loan to Sheffield United. (Liverpool Echo)

Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 26, says he is happy at Brentford amid interest from Arsenal and Everton. (Cadena Ser – in Spanish)