The former Stoke City star is understood to be one of Unai Emery’s main transfer targets this summer as he looks to bolster his midfield ahead of the 2018/19 season. Emery worked alongside the France international during his time at the Ramon Sanchez Pijuan, where he won the Europa League three years on the bounce. Castro is well aware of Emery’s interest in bringing Nzonzi to north London and has issued a hands-off warning to his former colleague. “We want Steven NZonzi to come back here, he is our player,” he said.

Source: Express August 01, 2018 17:03 UTC