Manchester United look to steal FC Barcelona's no.1 January target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 3rd October, 2017

Premier League

Alexander Lacazette wishes Antoine Griezmann to join him at Arsenal

Alexander Lacazette wants Antoine Griezmann at Arsenal

The Arsenal striker, Alexander Lacazette has revealed in an interview with Match of the Day magazine that he wants his best friend, Antoine Griezmann to sign for the Gunners.

He said, "We are very good friends and have lots of fun. Our nicknames for each other are Griezzy and Lacaz. If Griezzy visits me in London, I'm going to ask him to sign for Arsenal!"

Griezmann has a contract with Atletico Madrid until 2022 but the arrival of Diego Costa may change the complexion of Griezmann's future. With Alexis Sanchez set to leave next summer, Griezmann can be a perfect replacement for the Chilean.

Manchester City eye a replacement for Benjamin Mendy

The City left-back is now out until April with a knee injury he suffered a few weeks ago. Pep Guardiola has used Fabian Delph at his position in the past two matches but cannot be said as the answer to Mendy's absence.

Reports in France have claimed that Manchester City are looking at Napoli left-back, Faouzi Ghoulam as a January option. The 26-year-old is one of Napoli's consistent performers and looks ready for a move to a bigger club.