FOOTBALL EXTRA

MANCHESTER CITY are weighing up a move for Juventus right-back Dani Alves. The Brazilian (right) worked with City boss Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. The summer exits of Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta leave Guardiola in need of an experienced player at right-back. GERMANY and Italy got their Under-21 European Championships off to a flier. The Germans beat Czech Republic 2-0 and Italy edged out Denmark 2-0. NEWLY-PROMOTED Brechin City have signed former Dundee United defender Euan Spark. The 20-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Ladbrokes Championship side.