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Monday 17 August 2015 14:10 BST

Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi (Getty Images)

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Manchester City are on the verge of signing Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi, according to widespread reports. Follow the latest transfer news here.

● Manchester City agree £25m deal to sign Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia

● United miss out on Otamendi while Sergio Ramos agrees new five-year deal with Real Madrid

● Arsenal linked with a move for 'unsettled' Bayern midfielder Mario Gotze

● Thomas Muller 'wants to join' United this summer

● Liverpool target Mateo Kovacic on verge of joining Real

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