EPL newcomers Huddersfield Town FC are preparing a formal offer for AJ Auxerre in-demand striker Brahim Konate. Elsewhere, Spanish La Liga club Real Sociedad have confirmed their interest in signing Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj this summer. Catalan giants Barcelona are considering a possible return for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin.
Here's a report of the latest transfers updates Making The Rounds in the world of soccer.
Konate wanted by Huddersfield Town
Brahim Konate is set to leave AJ Auxerre this summer, and while the 21-year-old remains in hot pursuit, Premier League newcomers Huddersfield Town are also keeping close tabs on his situation at Auxerre, according to Get Football News France.
Huddersfield are embarking on their first English top flight football campaign and are ready to get business done as early as possible in the summer transfer window. Belgian giants Standard Liege are another club in the “mix” and are looking to establish a close link with the player's representatives to set the wheels in motion on a potential move to Belgium.
The 21-year old's desire to leave AJ Auxerre this summer will certainly come as good news for the newly promoted EPL club Huddersfield. However, they must act quickly to ward-off interests from other European club sides.
Sociedad confirms interest in Januzaj
Adnan Januzaj was deemed surplus to requirements by United boss José Mourinho last term and was subsequently shipped out on loan to AFC Sunderland.
The Belgian winger started eighteen times for Sunderland, who were eventually relegated to the English Championship. Now the 22-year-old winger looks set to leave Manchester United again, although this time it seems that a permanent move is on the cards for The Belgian. Both AS Roma and Celtic have been reportedly linked with the United youngster, but now Spanish club Real Sociedad are hoping to lure the Belgian winger to Spain, according to ESPN FC.
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay told reporters, “It's true that we're interested in Januzaj, but we're not in close talks with him or Manchester United at the moment.”
Barcelona keen on Bellerin return to Nou Camp
Hector Bellerin has been heavily linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer, with Catalan giants Barcelona believed to be pushing to take their former La Masia academy product back to Nou Camp.
There has been speculation that the 22-year-old defender's agents have formally met Barcelona officials over the course of the past few months and the Arsenal youngster is keen for a return this summer. However, it seems Barca could face strong competition from other European giants. According to Dailystar, Italian giants Juventus are also in the pursuit for the young Spaniard's signature.
With veteran defender Dani Alves expected to leave Turin this summer, Juventus are in the transfer market for a right back, and Hector Bellerin is one of the ideal players the Turin giants have been keeping close tabs on. However, Barcelona are confident that they're the only club the 22-year-old defender would certainly leave Arsenal for in this summer transfer window.