Football

The 28-year-old played only a bit-part in last season’s treble success due to knee and muscular injuries.

The 22-year-old defender has made 19 appearances for LaLiga giants Real.

The former Seagulls captain won 29 caps for Wales.

Sawyers left West Brom in 2013 but has returned from Brentford.

The England forward left the Merseysiders for Manchester City in acrimonious circumstances in 2015.

The Real Madrid forward is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Bernabeu.

Spaniard Benitez is now in charge of Dalian Yifang and has been succeeded at St James’ Park by Steve Bruce.

Mike Ashley’s retailer was due to update the city on Friday morning but did not publish until after markets closed.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international has agreed a three-year deal.