Rest of Europe
PSG closing in on Lassana Diarra
According to SFR Sport, Paris Saint-Germain are in advanced talks to sign the 32-year-old free agent and former Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra. The veteran has been a free agent since he was released by Al Jazira. Along with the Parisians, AC Milan, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are also linked with the hard-working midfielder.
Arsenal eyeing Konstantinos Mavropanos
Arsenal are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations with PAS Giannina for the transfer of 20-year-old central defender, Konstantinos Mavropanos. The youngster has played for the Greek U-21 side and is being seen as the one for the future by the Gunners. He is set to sign this week for Arsenal and will then be immediately shipped to Werder Bremen on a six-month loan spell.