English Premier League
- Manchester City have officially completed the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal. As reported by BBC, City appear to have paid £20million for the midfielder. "I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” the 25-year-old told City's official website. "When I learned of City’s interest my heart was set on coming here and things have moved very quickly.” City's director of football Txiki Begiristain added: "Ilkay is an excellent addition to our team and we are delighted to have him on board.”
- Hugo Lloris has turned down Tottenham Hotspur’s offer of a new contract, as reported by The Independent. The French goalkeeper has three years remaining on his contract but has sparked interest from the likes of PSG and Manchester United following his stellar performances for the North London club. It is reported that the 29-year-old is looking for an improved deal reflecting his status as one of the world’s best, and the club are confident of agreeing on a deal before August.
- Ryan Giggs’ 29-year association with Manchester United is in danger of coming to an end, as the Welshman has not received any offers for a new role under Jose Mourinho, according to Sky Sports. Giggs had joined the Red Devils at the age of 14, and enjoyed a decorated career with the club, winning almost everything there is to win. He has been the assistant manager since retiring for three years now, but will have to take a depleted role if he wants to stay with the club.
- Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho could move to Ligue 1 champions PSG, as the Paris-based club is reportedly planning to offer the Merseyside club €60 million for the Brazillian attacker according to Le10Sport. PSG are looking to make a marquee signing as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and can very well lure Coutinho into moving to Paris with the opportunity to play in Europe.
