Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan for £31m, Gianluca Di Marzio claim.

Borussia Dortmund have been reluctant to sell their midfielder but it is claimed they have now softened their stance.

And the Italian journalist claims a deal is nearly done with only the paperwork left to be exchanged before it is formally announced.

Arsenal are lining up a move for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, the Sunday Mirror claim.

Arsene Wenger has turned to the 25-year-old after Jamie Vardy snubbed a move to the Emirates Stadium to remain at Leicester.

Lyon are said to be demanding £45m for Lacazette, who scored 23 goals last season.

And the Gunners will face competition for his signature with West Ham and Atletico Madrid also interested.

EDGING CLOSER: Only paperwork needs to be completed for United to sign Mkhitaryan

Liverpool have had a £12.2m bid for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marko Pjaca rejected, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 21-year-old is said to be in high demand with Inter Milan, Roma and Fiorentina also interested.

The report claims Dinamo want at least £16m if they are to be persuaded to sell the Croatian midfielder.