New AC Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic snubbed a move to Manchester City because of their lack of title credentials. The Swedish striker, 28, reckons City are at least two years away from mounting a serious Premier League title challenge.
Full story: the Sun

Italy international Marco Borriello came close to signing for Manchester City earlier this week, according to his agent. The AC Milan striker was loaned to Serie A side Roma after boss Roberto Mancini’s move for the 28-year-old fell through.
Full story: Daily Mail

Hull defender Kamil Zayatte will join Leicester on a season-long loan next week, paving the way for Jimmy Bullard to return to Nigel Pearson’s side.
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Arsenal’s attempts to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Ibrahim Afellay could be scuppered by Fiorentina. The Netherlands international is top of the Italian club’s most-wanted list.
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The Gunners are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing up Dynamo Kiev’s highly rated goalkeeper Maxim Koval, who is 17.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton striker James Vaughan will join Sheffield United or Burnley on loan after the 22-year-old failed to secure a move to Premier League Blackpool during the transfer window.
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Swansea are set to snap up Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury on loan. The 19-year-old was loaned to Watford, the Swans’ Championship rivals, last season.
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