Gustavo not signed with Wolfsburg, Arsenal refuse to pay asking price

Germany is a lovely country but Wolfsburg wouldn't be high up on the list of destinations to visit. It's the home and backbone of Volkswagen and that's about it. The local football club have had highs but last season only finished 11th, if Gustavo wants to further his World Cup dream then a better side would probably be advised.

The midfielder may well like the Bundesliga and Wolfsburg may well be prepared to pay him a very good wage but Arsenal could match the financials if they really wanted to and he'd have a much higher profile at the London club. He'd be across town from Paulinho and Sandro who he'll be battling with for a Brazil place and he'd likely get Champions League football. 

Dzeko: Pellegrini gives me more confidence

The 27-year-old striker has struggled for consistency at Manchester City since his €37 million move from Wolfsburg but is full of belief ahead of the new campaign

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is full of confidence about the coming season under new manager Manuel Pellegrini after struggling to convince former coach Roberto Mancini of his striking talents.

The 27-year-old Bosnian struggled to command a first-team spot last season as City failed to defend their Premier League title, but the forward was on form to score twice in his side's 5-3 Audi Cup win over Milan on Wednesday.