Hồ Chí Minh Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City circling for €50m Bennacer

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City circling for €50m Bennacer


Newcastle increase Longstaff offer champions league predictions
Matty Longstaff has been offered an improved contract by Newcastle United, reports the Telegraph.
The midfielder has been linked with interest from Udinese which has seen his current club offer improved terms over an extension.
Contract talks have reportedly dragged on for several months and he currently earns just £850 a week.

Victory confirm Toivonen departure
Melbourne Victory have confirmed Ola Toivonen has departed the club to return to Europe.
The Swedish striker had spent the past 18 months in Australia and scored 25 goals across 40 appearances for the club.
Man Utd deny Lingard's interest in Italy move
Manchester United have rejected claims Jesse Lingard is exploring the idea of a transfer to Serie A, says the Daily Mail.
Recent reports suggested the attacker had asked Chris Smalling and Ashley Young about how they've found their transitions to Italy amid interest from AC Milan.
Red Devils' insiders have however squashed those claims as they seemingly confirm his long-term future remains at Old Trafford.
Man City facing wait over UEFA ban
Manchester City may have to wait two months to learn whether their two-year UEFA ban will be upheld, reports the Mirror.
The club were suspended from both the Champions League and Europa League following a breach of Financial Fair Play rules but they have contested those charges with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ahead of City's appeal next week, it appears the club will have a nervous wait on their hands to see whether such a significant ban is upheld.
Inter seal deal for Vagiannidis
Panathinaikos teenager Giorgios Vagiannidis has signed a four-year deal with Inter, claims Gianluca Di Marzio.
The right-back has only cost €400,000 in a "training allowance" fee and he is expected to link up with Inter at the end of the season.
Man City circling for Bennacer
The Algerian has been turning heads in Italy
AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer has attracted the attention of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, according to RMC Sport.
The Spanish manager has spoken to Bennacer personally about a move to the Etihad with Paris-Saint Germain also showing interest.
Bennacer reportedly has a release clause of €50 million ($56m) and wants guarantees around playing time before making a move.

Lyon close to deal with Portuguese club
Lyon are set to finalise a partnership with Portuguese first-division side Sporting Club Farense, reports L'Equipe.
The collaboration is seen as a gateway for Lyon into Portugal, with younger players also likely to be sent there on loan in the future soccer predictions.