Premier League transfer news: Alexandre Lacazette, Gerard Pique, Yaya Toure

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Alexandre Lacazette: Arsenal to Lyon/PSG/Marseille

According to a report in French newspaper Le10Sport, Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is considering his future at the Emirates Stadium.

The 27-year-old, who signed from Lyon for £52.5m in July last year, has struggled for game-time under new Gunners boss Unai Emery.

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The Daily Express, quoting odds from the bookmaker Coral, says that Lyon are favourites to re-sign Lacazette, but Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille are “also in the race to secure his signature”.

Pique rules out return to Old Trafford

Manchester United have searched the world for a new centre-half but one defender who won’t be moving to Old Trafford anytime soon is Barcelona ace Gerard Pique. The 31-year-old played for United from 2004 to 2008 but when asked about a return he told the Daily Star: “I don’t think so. I’m very happy here [at Barcelona]. It’s my home, with my family and friends, and playing for the club I always dreamed to play, and I hope to win more titles here.”

Toure passes medical in London

Yaya Toure’s agent Dimitry Seluk has sparked speculation of his client’s future after posting on Twitter that the former Manchester City midfielder had “passed a medical in London” and was “close to signing a new contract”. Seluk ruled out Toure signing for West Ham or Crystal Palace saying that the 35-year-old was “a champion. The last place is not for him”. According to the Daily Mirror, Toure is closing in on a return to Greek club Olympiakos.

Rose to turn down PSG

England left-back Danny Rose will “fight for his future” at Tottenham and reject the chance of moving to Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille on loan. (The Daily Telegraph)

Sheyi Ojo: Liverpool to Stade Reims

One player who looks ready for a loan move to France is Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo. The 21-year-old England youth international is set to join Ligue 1 side Stade Reims. (Daily Mirror)

Defoe staying at Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has ruled out Jermain Defoe joining Championship club Nottingham Forest on loan ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. Howe said: “Jermain’s a valued member of our squad, we only carry four strikers so there’s absolutely no chance of him going anywhere.” (Sky Sports)

Demetri Mitchell: Manchester United to Hearts

United winger Demetri Mitchell is returning to Scottish Premiership club Hearts on a season-long loan deal. The 21-year-old played on loan at Hearts for the second half of last season. (ManUtd.com)

Sandro Ramirez: Everton to Real Sociedad

Everton striker Sandro Ramirez could be set for a return to Spain after he was linked with a £9m move to Real Sociedad. The Spaniard, who is 23, signed for the Toffees from Malaga last year but has failed to impress on Merseyside. (The Sun)

Fenerbahce deny contact with Sissoko

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko is not a target for Fenerbahce. The Turkish club said in a statement: “Regarding a transfer of Moussa Sissoko to our club, there has been no contact with the player, the manager or the club.” (London Evening Standard)