English Premier League
– Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid star Raphael Varane, reports Marca. The Frenchman has never been able to establish himself as a regular starter at Real Madrid and now reports link him with a move away from the La Liga club. Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in him.
– Arsenal star Laurent Koscielny is attracting interest from German champions Bayern Munich. According to Bild, Bayern Munich’s technical director Michael Reschke is a fan of Koscielny, and the Frenchman could be signed as a backup option to Jerome Boateng and Mat Hummels.
– AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen has vented out his frustration for not being allowed to sign for Tottenham Hotspur. The Eredivisie side had already rejected three bids for the Dutchman, and a bid of €17m has also been rejected. The player has accused AZ for blocking his dream move to White Hart Lane.
“I trust AZ will talk to Spurs. If AZ do not, despite the offered amount, and Spurs drop out, then that is a blow to me.I’m not one to create war quickly, but how I react, I do not know. I assume that AZ realises that a transfer for everyone is the best.AZ are blocking my dream transfer and that makes me incredibly disappointed.”
– Manchester City have announced the signing of Celta Vigo star Nolito on a four-year deal. Nolito will become Pep Guardiola’s second signing after Ilkay Gundogan.
"I’ll try to bring as much as I possibly can. I’ll do everything that the manager asks of me, try my absolute best and do everything I can to try to repeat the form I’ve shown throughout my career at various clubs,” he told Manchester City’s official website.
