Thursday Transfer News: United to miss out on Thiago as City close in on Jovetic

With last season a fading memory, clubs are making their moves in the summer transfer market with the next campaign in mind. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...

Barcelona youngster Thiago Alcantara could be set to turn down the advances of Manchester United and sign for Bayern Munich this summer - who are managed by his former Nou Camp tutor Pep Guardiola.

Manuel Pellegrini could land his first blow against title rivals United, Chelsea and Arsenal asCity prepare to wrap up the signing of Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic.

The Citizens also appear to be moving closer to signing Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, as Pellegrini searches for more firepower at the Etihad.

QPR midfielder Esteban Granero is in talks with Swansea over a switch to the South-Wales club, according to his agent.

David Moyes made a personal visit to Wayne Rooney’s home to convince him to remain at Manchester United.

Hull manager Steve Bruce does not anticipate making another attempt to sign Celtic striker Gary Hooper, after their £4.5m bid was rejected.

Roberto Martinez says Everton have signed one of the 'diamonds' of Spanish football aftersnapping up Barcelona striker Gerard Deulofeu on loan.

Swansea are in talks to sign QPR's Spanish playmaker Esteban Granero

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has admitted he would have liked to havejoined forces with Edinson Cavani and Robert Lewandowski.

Sunderland look to have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Emanuele Giaccherinifrom Juventus for £6.8m, according to sources in Italy.

Swansea insist that striker Wilfried Bony will join the club today despite a 72-hour hold-up.

Arsenal are on standby for Mathieu Flamini who has dropped a hint that he would like to return to the Premier League, while Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons has poured cold water on a switch to the Emirates by saying he is staying at Lyon.

Valencia defender Aly Cissokho has moved to quash speculation that he could be inching closer to a move to Liverpool.

Millwall have given trials to Arsenal forward Nigel Neita, former Chelsea left-back Aziz Deen-Conteh, 20, and Southampton midfielder Ben Reeves, 21.

Norwich have signed defender Martin Olsson from Blackburn on a four-year deal.

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of winger Jerome Thomas on a free transfer from West Brom.

Chelsea's Ivanovic laments the club missing out on Cavani (left) and Lewandowski (right) this summer

Preston have signed former Bolton striker Kevin Davies on a two-year contract.

Club chat and other gossip

Manuel Pellegrini has wasted no time in throwing down the gauntlet to Manchester United, saying the most important thing for City next season is to top their local rivals.

A sixth Premier League club is expected to fall into American hands with Shahid Khan, owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, in advanced talks to buy Fulham.

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has been advised to leave England if he engineers a summer departure - by Gus Poyet.

Leonardo has resigned as sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain and will leave next month.

Best of the rest

EXCLUSIVE: The FA have created a labyrinth at St George’s Park to help celebrate their 150th Anniversary. The maze will be open to the public from Saturday until September 8, and the FA expect more than 30,000 people to take the challenge.

(express)