Arsenal make unsuccessful loan-to-buy move for Dynamo Moscow striker Aleksandr Kokorin

Arsenal have reportedly made an unsuccessful attempt to bring Dynamo Moscow striker Aleksandr Kokorin to the Emirates in the final hours of the window, according to reports in Russia. Sports report that the Gunners had offered to take the 24-year-old on loan for the rest of this season, before making his move permanent next summer when his contract with his parent club expires. And while the Russia international was ready to make the switch, Sports suggest that Moscow rejected the move, and plan to offer the forward a new contract.…

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Man United in talks with Dynamo Moscow about deal for striker Aleksandr Kokorin

Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Dynamo Moscow about a potential move for striker Aleksandr Kokorin, according to the Metro. The Metro suggest that the Red Devils are keen on the 24-year-old, and may not find it difficult to bring him to Old Trafford as Dynamo are willing to sell. However, having apparently missed out on Pedro (via BBC Sport), this is surely the kind of uninspiring signing that is unlikely to appease disgruntled supporters. Despite playing all of his domestic career in Russia – which is a considerably…

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