Manchester City have finalised a deal to bring Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli back to the Etihad Stadium from Marseille. The veteran shot-stopper arrives as the designated backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma following the departure of homegrown talent James Trafford to Leeds United.
Newcastle United's search for midfield stability has hit a significant roadblock after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St. James' Park. Despite the Magpies reaching an agreement with Marseille, the Denmark international has opted against the switch to Tyneside.
After his departure as sporting director at Olympique Marseille, Medhi Benatia does not have much good to say about the traditional club. His biggest disappointment, however, concerns the players.
Manchester City have agreed a bargain €2m deal with Marseille to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as a direct replacement for James Trafford. The 34-year-old Argentina international returns to the Etihad Stadium a decade after his first spell with the club, providing experienced cover following Trafford's £45m departure to Premier League rivals Leeds.
Barcelona reportedly explored the possibility of signing Mason Greenwood before the former Manchester United forward completed his move to Fenerbahce. The Catalan giants had the Englishman on their radar as a potential cut-price option to bolster their attacking ranks during a period of financial restructuring.
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