Gossip: Man City agree £12.5m deal to sign Monga

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Leicester to sign 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5m plus a sell-on fee, despite interest from Arsenal and Brentford. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Preston North End have made an ambitious attempt to sign the versatile Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny from Crystal Palace, though the 22-year-old is also admired by Leicester and Southampton. (Lancashire Post)

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