All the Latest Transfer Rumors on Tuesday, 6th October from Europe’s Top 5 leagues
Stones snubbed Spurs interest.
Manchester City’s John Stones turned down an opportunity of joining Tottenham on a season-long loan deal. Stones remains determined to prove his worth to Pep Guardiola after falling down in the pecking order under him this season. So far, the English defender has played just once this term but is committed to staying at the Etihad. [Daily Star]
Garcia determined to join Barca.
Manchester City’s Eric Garcia has made the club aware of his desire to join FC Barcelona. The 19-year old center-back has informed the Man City board that he wants to move to Barca in January. If not, he will quit the Etihad after letting his contract run down and join Camp Nou in the next summer window as a free agent. [Fabrizio Romano]
Everton bring in a goalkeeper on deadline day.
Everton completed the signing of Robin Olsen on a season-long loan deal from AS Roma. The 30-year old Swede will provide competition for Jordan Pickford, who has made a number of high-profile errors lately. [Everton official website]
Man United make contact with Pochettino.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s position at Manchester United has come under huge pressure following Sunday’s 6-1 defeat to Tottenham. While the club have plans to stick with Solskjaer for now, they could sack him by the next international break if there is a lack of ‘dramatic improvement’.
Mauricio Pochettino has already been approached by them as a contingency plan. Senior figures at the club have contacted Pochettino, who sees the Man United job as a great opportunity to resume his managerial career. [Daily Star]
Porto have eyes on West Ham midfielder.
FC Porto are plotting a move for West Ham’s Felipe Anderson. The Portuguese side want the Hammers’ record signing on a loan deal until the end of this season.
The transfer can still go through as the Portuguese transfer window does not close for another three weeks. [Sky Sports]
