Transfer news and rumours of the day: 5th August, 2016

La Liga

Vermaelen could be packing his bags once again

- Manchester City are linked with a move for Pablo Mari from Spanish second division side Gimnastic. AS are reporting the story where Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing the 22-year-old after being advised by his scouting team.

- According to Il Messaggero, AS Roma could sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen for a reported €4m fee. The Belgian International is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou and is linked with the Serie A side. Roma are looking to bring a replacement for Kostas Manolas who could move to Premier League this summer.

- Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Nemanja Matic in a reported €34m deal. According to Marca, Zidane wants Matic but Florentino Perez is keen on signing Moussa Sissoko. Both players are valued in the region of €35m.