Transfer News

Higuain deal close.

Reports in Argentina claim Gonzalo Higuain's father - and agent - Jorge has finally been given permission by Real Madrid to open talks with Arsenal.

Arsenal are thought to have been locked in talks with Real for weeks about a deal for the Argentina international striker and sources claim that the two clubs have now agreed a deal.
Real Madrid reportedly wanted €25m (£21m) for the 25-year-old, with Arsenal's opening offer believed to be €20m but it appears a compromise has now been reached, although it would still represent a club-record deal for the English club.
Higuain senior was quoted as telling Fox Sports Argentina: "We have been given permission by Real Madrid to negotiate with Arsenal.
"I will luckily be able to see my son in the Premier League soon."

Celtic set to sign Mouyokolo.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has revealed he is set to offer Steven Mouyokolo a deal after impressing on trial.

The former Hull and Wolves defender has been on trial at Celtic and started in Wednesday's friendly defeat to Ukrainian side Sevastopol.
The 26-year-old has impressed Lennon and the club are ready to hand him a one-year deal at Celtic Park.
Lennon is just waiting for Mouyokolo's medical results before finalising the deal with the French defender having suffered a serious knee injury while on loan at Sochaux in 2012.
"We have liked Mouyokolo for a long time," Lennon told the Daily Record.
"He's had a few injury problems but has come on trial and impressed.