Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller interested in Manchester United move?

Thomas Muller is reportedly open to the idea of leavingBayern Munich for Manchester United before the transfer window closes in 12 days' time.

It is believed that the Premier League giants have tabled a club-record £59.8m bid for the German World Cup winner.

Publicly, Muller has rejected suggestions that he could move to Old Trafford this summer, but according to the Daily Star, the 25-year-old is keen on joining the English club, who are prepared to offer £250,000-a-week wages.

The report adds that Bayern are determined to keep the forward after they sanctioned Bastian Schweinsteiger's switch to United, meaning that Muller will have to lodge a transfer request in order to force through the move.

The forward is said to have become United's top target after they ended interest in Barcelona winger Pedro, who is now believed to be on the verge of joining Chelsea.

Muller's contract at the Allianz Arena does not expire until 2019.

Chelsea confirm Pedro signing

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of winger Pedro fromBarcelona.

It is understood that the Spanish international has joined the Premier League champions for £21.4m.

The Blues have refused to disclose the length of the contract that the 28-year-old has signed.

Pedro had been tipped to join Manchester United before reports on Wednesday claimed that Chelsea were ready to pounce for his services.

"I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles," he told the club's official website. "Thanks to the club and the supporters for giving me the opportunity to put the blue shirt on."

A product of Barcelona's famed La Masia youth academy, Pedro won 20 honours with the club between 2008 and 2015.

Manchester City sign Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia

Manchester City have announced the signing of defenderNicolas Otamendi from Valencia.

The Argentina international has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.

The 27-year-old becomes City's third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Raheem Sterling andFabian Delph.

"I am here to give my best, to fight game by game and push City to the highest peaks for as long as possible, and I wish we will be able to win several cups and titles," Otamendi told City's official website.

"That's the most important. To be here inside a club that looks so wonderful from the outside is a dream."

Otamendi will wear the No.30 shirt at City.