Transfer window: Top buzz from Europe
What's the story
The January transfer window has already seen a lot of movement between European clubs. Philippe Coutinho's move to Barcelona was the biggest signing so far. But with just a little over 24 hours left for the window to close, clubs are speeding up their process of acquiring reinforcements. Here is the top buzz from Europe's top papers.
'Aubaman'
Aubameyang close to joining Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is looking to fill the void left behind, after Alexis Sanchez's departure to Manchester United and the Gunners have decided to bring in Borussia Dortmund hitman, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on board. The Gunners have agreed on a club record fee £60 mn for his services and are expecting his arrival soon. The Gabon international was spotted at the Dortmund airport.
Merry-go-round
Olivier Giroud to Chelsea?
Aubameyang's sale to Arsenal means Olivier Giroud could be on his way out of Arsenal. This could lead to a merry-go-round, as Borussia Dortmund are interested in Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi which could, in turn, lead to The Blues buying Giroud from Arsenal. Chelsea are also said to be interested in Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente whom they tried to sign 6 months ago.
Defensive reinforcements
Manchester City sign Aymeric Laporte for £57 million
League leaders, Manchester City have imported defensive reinforcement in the form of Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao for a club record fee of £57million. The 23-year-old French central defender was pictured in Manchester on the way to City's training ground. Manchester City took to Twitter to announce his arrival.
Steal of a deal?
Tottenham Hotspur chasing PSG's Lucas Moura
Tottenham Hotspur are looking for attacking reinforcement and they have identified Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian forward Lucas Moura as the prime target. The 25-year-old was spotted arriving at Tottenham's training base ahead of a medical. Spurs have reportedly agreed a fee of £25million with PSG for the forward. In this inflated transfer market, this could be a steal deal for a world cup winner.
Quality signing
Inter Milan want Javier Pastore on loan
Italian outfit, Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore on loan. The Serie A side, placed currently third on the table, are keen on securing a Champions League spot, hence the need of an attacking talent. PSG are reportedly happy to let the Argentine go after he scored 4 goals in 21 appearances for the French side.