Fresh on the back of signing Tyler Blackett on loan from Manchester United, Celtic dominate the Scottish transfer headlines again today.
Meanwhile, in England, Manchester City have flexed their financial muscles again to sign Kevin De Bruyne.
Here’s a quick look at today’s latest transfer stories.
- Celtic are reportedly considering a bid for Anderlecht defender Fabrice N’Sakala.
The 25-year-old DR Congo international would provide competition for Emilio Izaguirre in the left back role. (Walfoot.be)
- Ronny Deila has been discussing transfer targets and hinted that Celtic tried to sign Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher in January.
The Celtic boss said: “Darren Fletcher went to West Brom on three times the salary he could get at Celtic.
“We were talking to every player who has a connection to Celtic with that type of experience but they still need to have the energy and more in them.“
- Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says the Saints are “working hard” to bring in a central defender, widely believed to be Celtic’s Virgil van Dijk.
Celtic are reportedly holding out for £13million for their star man but speaking after Southampton’s win today Koeman said: “We already mentioned two weeks ago we need a centre back.
“We are working hard to bring in a new player in that position. We have two days more, and we have to do it.” (Sky Sports)
And down south…
- Manchester City have signed Kevin de Bruyne from Wolfsburg on a six-year deal.
- West Ham are closing in on the signing of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez. (Sky Italia)
- Bayern Munich are interested in signing Everton defender Seamus Coleman, Paris St-Germain had previously been linked with the Irishman. (Daily Star)
- Arsenal have had a bid for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi rejected. (Daily Star)
- Chelsea are considering launching a bid for Marseille defender Nicolas N’Koulou. (Daily Mail)
- Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has rejected a move to Sunderland as he wants to join Inter Milan. (Sun On Sunday)
- Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes’ proposed move to Besiktas has been called off. (BBC)
- Tottenham are looking to sign Barcelona’s Cameroon midfielder Alex Song, 27. (Sun on Sunday)
