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Premier League Transfer Talk

Transfers: Latest news, rumours and gossip for every Premier League club.

Audacious move: PSG are said to be preparing a bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney Photo: GETTY IMAGES

By Telegraph Sport

7:00AM BST 31 May 2012


Arsenal
Arsenal target Olivier Giroud will not decide his future until after Euro 2012. The 6ft 3in striker, 25, fired Montpellier to their first French title with 21 goals. (The Sun)
Arsenal are to hold talks over a possible deal for CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbia. CSKA value him at £26m but it is understood that could be negotiated. (Mail)
Fernando Llorente, Athletic Bilbao's powerhouse centre forward, is a £28m target for Arsenal if Robin van Persie decides to leave the Emirates this summer. (Mail)
Chelsea could take advantage of Arsenal's reticence in handing Theo Walcott a new contract with a shock move for the England winger (Mail).
Nigel De Jong is a back-up target for Arsène Wenger if preferred target Yann M'Vila proves out of his reach (Various)
In: Lukas Podoloski (Cologne, £11m) Out: Manuel Almunia (released), Gavin Hoyte (released), Jeffrey Monakana (Preston, free)
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Aston Villa​

In: Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, free) Out: Emile Heskey (released), Carlos Cuellar (released), Brad Guzan (released)
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Chelsea
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Fulham’s £10million-rated striker Moussa Dembele. (The Sun)
Barcelona have made an enquiry for 28-year-old Branislav Ivanovic as competition hots up for the Serbian defender. (Daily Mail)
In: Marko Marin (Werder Bremen, £7m) Out: Didier Drogba (released)
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Everton
Everton are looking to lure Benfica forward Oscar Cardozo, 29, to Goodison Park this summer. (Caught offside)
Leighton Baines is rumoured to be a £12m target for Manchester United. (Goal.com) and manager David Moyes is ready to enter the £2m chase for Peterborough’s transfer-listed striker Paul Taylor, 24. (Daily Star)
In: None Out: Adam Forshaw (Brentford, undisclosed), James McFadden (released), Marcus Hahnemann (released)
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Fulham
Andrew Johnson could be the next big name to swap the Premier League for the Pro League after the Fulham striker's agent confirmed there is interest in the player from the United Arab Emirates. (Sport360)
In: None Out: None
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Liverpool
Gylfi Sigurdsson, who was close to agreeing a permanent switch to Swansea, will be the first name on Brendan Rodgers' shopping list once he becomes Liverpool manager. (Mail)
Dirk Kuyt admits a number of clubs from Europe's major leagues are interested in signing him. (Mirror)
Barcelona midfielder Ibrahim Afellay could be available for as little as £6m this summer. Liverpool and Spurs are both interested in the highly-rated 26 year-old. (TalkSport)
Sochaux's 22-year-old Algerian winger Ryad Boudebouz has revealed that the Merseyside club are one of the clubs chasing his signature. (Sky Sports)
In: None Out: Fabio Aurelio (Gremio, free), David Amoo (Preston North End, free)
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Manchester City
Manchester City could be about to make a bid for Inter Milan's 27-year-old Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder. (TalkSport)
In: None Out: Owen Hargreaves (released)
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Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain are plotting an audacious bid for Wayne Rooney, after abandoning attempts to sign Lionel Messi. The Qatar-backed club are said to have €150m set aside for the transfer fee and Rooney's wages. (SPORT.com)
Borussia Dortmund insist they have not yet finalised a deal with Manchester United for Shinji Kagawa. However, it is widely reported that the two clubs are set to agree terms on a deal worth an initial £12m rising to £17m. (Sky Sports)
Sir Alex Ferguson is also keen on bringing City winger Adam Johnsonto Old Trafford. (Caught Offside)
Edin Dzeko is a target for Champions League finalists Bayern Munich. A return to the Bundesliga, where he enjoyed a productive four-year spell with Wolfsburg between 2007 and 2011, is now being touted. (Sky Sports)
In: None Out: Michael Owen (released), Richie De Laet (Leicester, undisclosed), Matty James (Leicester, undisclosed)
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Newcastle United
26-year-old Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy has been strongly linked with a move to Tyneside. Newcastle are in the market with Danny Simpson expected to leave the Sportsdirect Arena this summer. (Sky Sports).
Manager Alan Pardew may have to admit defeat in his bid to add £7m-rated defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to Newcastle’s French foreign legion, however. (Daily Express)
Manchester United and Manchester City both have their eye on Papiss Cisse, who scored 13 times in 14 games after joining Newcastle in January. (Mirror)
In: Romain Amalfitano (Reims, free) Out: none.
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Norwich City
A host of Championship clubs are battling to sign Norwich striker Chris Martin. Burnley, Birmingham, Millwall and recently relegated Bolton are amongst the clubs believed to have Martin on their radar. (Sky Sports)
In: None Out: Zak Whitbread (released), Aaron Wilbraham (released), Josh Dawkin (released)
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Queens Park Rangers
Robert Green may be lured across London from West Ham with a £2.5million- a-year cash carrot. (The Sun).
Mark Hughes is ready to launch an ambitious bid to bring Christopher Samba back to England. (Mail)
In: None Out: Peter Ramage (released), Danny Gabbidon (released), Danny Shittu (released), Fitz Hall (released), Gary Borrowdale (released), Lee Cook (released), Rowan Vine (released), Patrick Agyemang (released)
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Reading
Royals boss Brian McDermott will be given a £15m transfer kitty after Russian Anton Zingarevich’s takeover was finally confirmed. (Daily Express)
In: Garath McCleary (Nottingham Forest, free) Out: Brian Howard (released), Tomasz Cywka (released), Andy Griffin (released), Jack Mills (released).
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Southampton
Real Madrid sensation Joselu could start a transfer battle this summer with six Premier League clubs desperate for his signature, including Southampton but also West Ham and Reading. (talkSPORT)
In: None Out: Radhi Jaidi (retired), David Connolly (released), Bartosz Bialkowski (released), Lee Holmes (Preston), Ryan Doble (released).
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Stoke City
Tony Pulis has offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal at Stoke. Pulis wants the England international to agree a 12-month extension after his current deal expires. (Mirror)
In: None Out: Andrew Davies (Bradford, free)
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Sunderland
Carlos Cuellar, released by Aston Villa, is set for a move to Wearside to join former boss Martin O'Neill once he becomes a free agent on July 1. (Northern Echo)
O'Neill is also keen on Adam Johnson and wants to give him the chance to rekindle his England career... (Mirror)
...and is ready to snap up Wigan’s Senegalese midfield star Mohamed Diame after he missed out on a move to Liverpool. (Mirror)
In: None Out: Craig Gordon (released), Jordan Cook (released)
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Swansea City
Liverpool may hijack Gylfi Sigurdsson's £7m move to the Liberty Stadium following Brendan Rodgers' departure to Anfield. (Mail)
Swansea are looking to set up a deal to bring unhappy Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to the Liberty Stadium. (Mirror)
In: None Out: None
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Tottenham Hotspur
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to renew his interest in Tottenham star Luka Modric in the hope of luring him to Manchester United, with a £30million bid. (Daily Star)
Ledley King becomes a free agent next month but is set to be offered a new 12-month contract at Tottenham when he sits down for crunch talks this week. (Mail)
German giants Schalke will bid £12million for Tottenham’s Rafael van der Vaart. (The Sun)
Ola Toivonen has suggested that he could be ready to quit PSV Eindhoven. The Swedish forward has been strongly linked with a summer move away from the Philips Stadion, with Tottenham reportedly keen. (Sky Sports)
In: None Out: None
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West Bromwich Albion
In: None Out: Nicky Shorey (released), Joe Mattock (released), Somen Tchoyi (released)
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West Ham United
West Ham are pressing ahead with their bid to sign Jussi Jaaskelainen, 37. The Finn has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal with relegated Bolton. (Mail)
Fulham’s David Stockdale has also been targeted to replace Robert Green. (The Sun)
In: Stephen Henderson (Portsmouth, undisclosed) Out: Julien Faubert (released), John Carew (released), Abdoulaye Faye (released), Papa Bouba Diop (released), Frank Nouble (released)

 

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Altintop confirms agreement with Galatasaray
The 29-year-old has barely featured for Los Blancos since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu last summer from Bayern Munich and is now poised to move to Turkey

Inter to offer Juan and Pandev to Napoli for Lavezzi - report
The Nerazzurri remain intent on landing the Partenopei attacker, but they are said to have drawn up a list of alternatives, which includes another Argentine, Alejandro Gomez

Scholes signs one-year deal at Manchester United
Having decided to come out of retirement in January and contributing to the Red Devils' title challenge, the midfielder has now opted to prolong his playing career at Old Trafford

Andy Johnson mulling over a move to the UAE
The Fulham forward's contract at Craven Cottage is due to expire this summer after failing to agree a new deal and his agent has revealed he is contemplating a move abroad

Ajax chasing England Under-21 star & Manchester United target Clyne
The right-back is set to leave Crystal Palace this summer when his contract expires, with the Dutch giants competing with the Red Devils, Newcastle and Everton for his signature

AC Milan to sell Robinho, Pato, Cassano or Boateng to hold on to Ibrahimovic & Thiago Silva
The Rossoneri could be forced to cash in on at least one of the four attackers to generate transfer funds without having to sell off Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva

Moroka Swallows join race for Orlando Pirates' Chansa
The Buccaneers midfielder is a wanted man, and it seems that Soweto rivals the Dube Birds have joined the list of interested parties

Agent offers Dzeko to Bayern Munich
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international appears to be set for an early departure from the Premier League winners. However, no agreement exists between the player and the Bavarians

Middlesbrough sign Leadbitter on free transfer from Ipswich
The former Sunderland midfielder's contract with the Tractor Boys was due to expire next month and he has sealed a move North to become the club's first signing of the summer

Leverkusen chief rules out return of Manchester United striker Berbatov
The German side have been linked with a move for the Bulgarian, who looks poised to depart the Red Devils this summer, but have cited the cost as a stumbling block

Agent: Dortmund in talks to sign Wolski
The Bundesliga champions are keen to land the young midfielder, who is considered one of the biggest prospects in Polish football

Atletico Madrid confirm Emre signing
The Turkey international, who was accused of racial abuse by Trabzonspor's Didier Zokora in April, has penned a two-year contract with the Europa League winners

Agent of Javi Martinez in touch with Bayern
The German giants are keen on signing the 23-year-old having held discussions with his agent, although there are serious financial hurdles that could derail a transfer

Liverpool lead Reading in race for Juventus star Krasic
The Reds want the winger on loan though the Turin club would prefer to sell, while the Serbian is not keen on a Madejski Stadium switch despite their willingness to buy him

Manchester United prepare bumper contract offer for Kagawa
The Old Trafford club are reportedly close to agreeing a £17.6m deal and will offer the Japanese midfielder a lucrative image rights package to meet his £100,000-a-week wages

Inter set sights on Dries Mertens
The Nerazzurri are keen to add the Belgium international to their squad next season, and are prepared to include Luc Castaignos in a part-exchange proposal

Napoli keen on Jovetic - report
The highly-rated attacker has caught the attention of the Coppa Italia champions, who could lose their prized assets Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani in the off season

Australian-American goalkeeper Caleb Patterson-Sewell seals move to Portuguese top-flight with Vitoria Setubal
The 25-year-old has been rewarded for his solid work between the posts in the Liga Orangina, shifting to Vitoria under Jose Mota for the 2012-13 campaign

Sevilla give up on Daniel Carrico signing
The Spanish club's official conceded defeat in the race for the Portuguese youngster, saying that neither the defender, nor his employers, are interested in a transfer

Benfica close in on Paraguayan sensation Mauro Caballero, claims Libertad offical
The Portuguese capital club have reportedly won the race for the sought-after talent, with a transfer expected to be finalised in the next few days

Valencia officially announce Guardado signing
The Mestalla outfit have confirmed that they have secured the services of the Mexican ace, who is leaving the promoted Spanish club five years after his arrival

Official: Atletico Madrid sign Cristian Rodriguez from Porto
The Uruguayan winger has brought his search for a new club to an end after his last season at the Estadio do Dragao was marred by disciplinary problems

Cech signs new four-year Chelsea contract
The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who saved two penalties in the Champions League final shoot-out win against Bayern Munich, has signed a deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2016

Swansea City agree club-record £6.8m fee for Sigurdsson
The 22-year-old Iceland international, who arrived in Wales on loan in January, has agreed personal terms and will complete his move from Hoffenheim following a medical

 

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Pulis: Stoke won't sell Huth
The Potters manager insists the imposing German centre-back will not be sold this summer even if he refuses to sign a new contract at the Britannia

Hulk wants Premier League move, says agent
The powerful forward is ready to take the next step in his career and play in a more competitive league, with England being seen as the most ideal destination

Sion confirm Del Piero interest
The Swiss side's official revealed that the experienced attacker is a transfer target. but admitted that it will be hard for the player to move to the Stade Tourbillon

Liverpool and Manchester United interested in Hector Herrera and Marco Bueno
Herrera is currently on national team duty representing the U-23 side that has already made history at the Toulon Tournament, while Bueno won the U-17 World Cup in 2011

Ronaldinho quits Flamengo
The Brazilian playmaker, who had complained over unpaid wages, is no longer tied to the Rubro-Negro after being granted an injunction but the club will appeal against the decision

Bayern Munich complete signing of Weiser - report
The teenage winger, who lit up last year's Under-17 World Cup, submitted a transfer request on Wednesday in order to push through his switch to the Allianz Arena

Torino in the hunt for Maxi Lopez - report
The Argentine striker's future is uncertain, having left AC Milan and snubbing the prospect of a return to Catania, allowing the newly-promoted side to take a look at him

Internacional keen to bring back Nilmar
The striker stated he has no intention of playing in the Spanish second tier next season, and his former club have been immediately alerted to his admission

Betis to take Fontas on loan - report
The Blaugrana are apparently willing to allow the centre-back move to Seville given he will need game time after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in January

Espanyol make loan offer for Zamalek’s Shikabala
A member of Zamalek's board says that Espanyol are interested in signing Shikabala to a loan deal and that the White Knights are considering the offer before making a decision

Atletico Madrid launch €5 million bid for Jurado - report
The Rojiblancos are unlikely to retain Diego next season and have identified their former player, who is believed to be unhappy with his situation at Schalke, as a replacement

Luuk De Jong 'dreams' of Bayern switch
The young Netherlands international has made no secret of his desire to play for the German giants one day, as he prepares for an influx of offers come his way this summer

Juventus continue Cavani pursuit - report
The Uruguay international has angered the Partenopei by asking for a pay rise - just 12 months after signing a new five-year deal with the club

Caceres: Suarez has asked me about Juventus
The Uruguayan defender has admitted that he has been in touch with his compatriot about the Old Lady, but added the attacker is happy on Merseyside for now

Valencia resigned to losing Jordi Alba - report
The Primera Division side realise that they face a tough task to hold onto the Spain international, with the Catalan giants reportedly close to making their move

AC Milan keen to re-sign Matri
The Italy international looks set for a transfer back to the club where he started his professional career, with the Old Lady ready to cash in on the attacker

Manchester City lead Liverpool & Tottenham in race for Gaston Ramirez
The Premier League champions have first refusal on the €18 million midfielder until June 6 while his agent has been authorised to talk to Spurs

Agent offered Pazzini to Juventus
The attacker's representative has offered his client to the Serie A champions, but the Old Lady prefer the likes of Heerenveen striker Bas Dost

Van der Vaart agent confirms Schalke interest
The Dutchman’s representative claims the German side want the playmaker, with Spurs’ failure to reach the Champions League and his relationship with Harry Redknapp fuelling a move

Redknapp set for crunch talks over his Tottenham future
The Spurs boss will meet the club chief on Friday as the pair look to settle their considerable differences, with the Londoners ready to renew the 65-year-old's contract

Official: Oscar joins Internacional for €6 million in compensation after Sao Paulo rescind his contract
The Brazilian talent's legal dispute with the Morumbi outfit has finally come to an end, which will allow him to finally move to the Porto Alegre club

Batista: Shanghai Shenhua will do their best to get Drogba
The Chinese outfit's new manager claims that the club is working hard to secure the services of the Ivorian, who is leaving Chelsea following their Champions League triumph

Leverkusen's Voller: Tranquillo Barnetta decision due this week
The Swiss international is the subject of transfer interest given his expiring contract with the German club, and a settlement over the matter will apparently be reached soon

Djourou considering Arsenal exit
Following limited starting opportunities this term, the Swiss defender is becoming frustrated with life in north London and concedes that he may have to move elsewhere

Kaka met with Sao Paulo executive - report
The attacker has been reduced to the role of a bit-part player at the Santiago Bernabeu and is apparently open to the idea of going home to boost his 2014 World Cup hopes

 

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Arsenal
France midfielder Marvin Martin has attracted Arsenal's attention by admitting he is ready to leave Sochaux. (Mail)

Aston Villa
Norwich striker Grant Holt is in line to follow Canaries boss Paul Lambert to Aston Villa. (Mail)

Chelsea
Chelsea are pondering a move for Newcastle striker Demba Ba after his release clause was activated. (Givemefootball)
Chelsea on verge of £38m deal for Porto striker Hulk with paperwork the only stumbling block. (Guardian)

Liverpool
Brendan Rogers set to raid Swansea to bring Scott Sinclair and defender Ashley Williams to the club. (Mirror)
Gylfi Sigurdsson, who was close to agreeing a permanent switch to Swansea, will be the first name on Brendan Rodgers' shopping list once he becomes Liverpool manager. (Mail)

Manchester United
Manchester United are favourites to sign Udinese midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah. (Sport 360)

Queens Park Rangers
QPR are stepping up interest in Birmingham keeper Ben Foster with a £5m bid. (Mail)

West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion are attempting to tee up a deal for Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie. (Express&Star)

 

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Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter to Lavezzi signing - report
The Argentine attacker had attracted the interest of both the Nerazzurri and the Ligue 1 giants, but he now appears to be on his way to the French capital

Official: Dost leaves Heerenveen for Wolfsburg
The Eredivisie outfit have announced on their website that the prolific striker has signed a five-year contract with the 2009 Bundesliga champions

Mancini hints at Manchester City move for Arsenal star Van Persie
The Italian has suggested the Premier League champions will only sign a striker if one of their current attackers leaves, but indicated he is still interested in the Dutchman

Brendan Rodgers unveiled as new Liverpool manager
The Northern Irish boss replaces the sacked club legend Kenny Dalglish, admitting that the lure of "one of the dynasties of the game" was too appealing to ignore

Higuain not leaving Real Madrid, says agent
The player's representative has ended all speculation about the attacker's future by stressing that his client is going nowhere this summer

Pato: I do not want to leave Europe yet
The Brazil international has ruled out a move to his native country this summer as he feels he still has plenty to achieve in the UEFA continent

Diego hints at Wolfsburg return
The former Juventus playmaker has given a strong indication that he will return to his parent club despite previously saying he wanted to stay with the Europa League champions

 

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Del Piero in talks with Montreal Impact - report
The 37-year-old is said to be considering following in the footsteps of former team-mate Marco Di Vaio and making the move to Canada

Zeman will be Roma's new boss, reveals Baldini
The 65-year-old Czech, who is considered one of the most colourful characters in the Italian game, is expected to confirm his return to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday

Bielsa renews Spanish residency licence - report
The Rosario native appeared downcast after his side's Europa League and Copa del Rey final defeats, but it has been rumoured that he has already decided to continue at San Mames

Fransman completes SuperSport United transfer
The former Moroka Swallows defender will be playing in the South African top flight next season, following his move to Matsatsantsa

Official: Bayern Munich sign Weiser from Koln
The 18-year-old has been closely linked with the Bundesliga record champions in recent weeks, and on Friday put pen to paper on a three-year contract

 

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Lucas Moura has no interest in Inter's offer, says agent
The Brazilian attacker's representative confirmed that Mourinho is an avid fan of his client, but stated that the player is not interested in a new challenge just yet

Hamburg and Getafe fighting over Basel defender Abraham
The German outfit are looking to annul the Argentine's pre-agreement with Getafe that he signed five months ago after the player declared that he would like to join HSV

Barcelona release Henrique
The Blaugrana have agreed to terminate the contract of the centre-back, who parts company with the Catalans having failed to make a single competitive appearance for the club

No Inter offer for Ramirez, insists Bologna president
The Uruguay international is considered one of the most exciting young players in Serie A and it has been reported that the Nerazzurri have already made a bid for his services

Paris Saint-Germain to offer AC Milan €68 million for Thiago Silva and Pato - report
The Ligue 1 side are said to have made their interest in the two players clear during a meeting with Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani at Roland Garros on Tuesday

 

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Diego Maradona wants to sign Didier Drogba for Al Wasl
Diego out to hijack striker’s move to China by bringing him to the United Arab Emirates

Palmeiras admit Ronaldinho interest
The Verdao chief had initially ruled his side out of the race for the creative attacker, but then confessed that he would be open to signing the ex-Barcelona star

Schalke interested in Van der Vaart
The Gelsenkirchen side have acknowledged their interest in the Spurs playmaker but conceded that it will take a long time to iron out a potential transfer

Jan Vertonghen to seal Tottenham move after England game
Belgian not bothered that Spurs will not play in the Champions League

 

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Arsenal
Arsène Wenger has joined the chase for Manchester United target Nick Powell, a £10m-rated 18-year-old midfielder that plays for Crewe. (Mirror)
Arsenal target CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbi and Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk’s Yevhen Konoplyanka. (Daily Mail)
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City will move for £25m-rated striker Robin van Persie this summer. (Daily Mail)
In: Lukas Podoloski (Cologne, £11m) Out: Manuel Almunia (released), Gavin Hoyte (released), Jeffrey Monakana (Preston, free)
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Aston Villa​

Randy Lerner has promised incoming Paul Lambert a £25m transfer kitty. (Footy Latest)
Once he is confirmed as Villa manager, Paul Lambert plans to go back to Norwich for striker Grant Holt. (Daily Mirror)
In: Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, free) Out: Emile Heskey (released), Carlos Cuellar (released), Brad Guzan (released)
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Chelsea
Fiorentina are interested in Chelsea youngster and Belgium international Romelu Lukaku. (Footy Latest)
Inter Milan have had a £19m bid rejected for Chelsea target Lucas Moura, the Sao Paulo midfielder. (Footy Latest)
Chelsea and Man Utd have both registered interest in Fulham's Moussa Dembele, who is valued at £10 million. (Daily Mail)
In: Marko Marin (Werder Bremen, £7m) Out: Didier Drogba (released)
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Everton
David Moyes has bid £5m for highly-rated Icelandic striker Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson. (Transfer Tavern)
Alex Ferguson has been quoted a price of £20m if he wants to land Leighton Baines. (Toffeeweb)
New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is ready to make a bid to sign midfielder Marouane Fellaini. (Caught Offside)
In: None Out: Adam Forshaw (Brentford, undisclosed), James McFadden (released), Marcus Hahnemann (released)
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Fulham
The agent of Moussa Dembele says his client is ready to leave Craven Cottage for Chelsea. (London 24)
West Ham are interested in a move for Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale. (East London Guardian)
Andrew Johnson could be the next big name to swap the Premier League for the Pro League after the Fulham striker's agent confirmed there is interest in the player from the United Arab Emirates. (Sport360)
In: None Out: None
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Liverpool
Liverpool are interested in offering £4m for Fulham's American striker Clint Dempsey. (Star)
Dirk Kuyt's expected departure from Anfield could see the arrival of Fiorentina's Juan Manuel Vargas in a swap deal. (Metro)
Brendan Rodgers is ready to make a bid to sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini. (Caught Offside)
In: None Out: Fabio Aurelio (Gremio, free), David Amoo (Preston North End, free)
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Manchester City
City's traditional summer spending spree will begin with a £25m bif for Athletic Bilbao defender Javier Martinez. (Mirror)
Roberto Mancini says City will move for £25m-rated Arsenal striker Robin van Persie this summer. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool and City have been told they must cough up £20 million for Bologna playmaker Gaston Ramirez. (Daily Mail)
In: None Out: Owen Hargreaves (released)
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Manchester United
Alex Ferguson is reluctant to pay a combined £72m to secure the services of top targets Leighton Baines, Luka Modric and Cheick Tiote. (Daily Mail)
United will offer Anderson in a cash plus player deal for Valencia and spain full back Jordi Alba. (Caught Offside)
Paris St Germain are preparing an amazing £100 million bid to sign England striker Wayne Rooney. (Metro)
Nani is thinking about leaving United, even though the 25 year-old is being offered a pay rise from £90,000 to £130,000 a week over the next four years. (The Sun)
In: None Out: Michael Owen (released), Richie De Laet (Leicester, undisclosed), Matty James (Leicester, undisclosed)
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Newcastle United
22-year-old winger and Toon target Yacine Brahimi has handed in a transfer request at Rennes. (Talksport)
26-year-old Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy has been strongly linked with a move to Tyneside. (Sky Sports).
Manager Alan Pardew may have to admit defeat in his bid to add £7m-rated defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to Newcastle’s French foreign legion, however. (Daily Express)
In: Romain Amalfitano (Reims, free) Out: none.
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Norwich City
Once he is confirmed as Villa manager, Paul Lambert plans to go back to his previous club Norwich for striker Grant Holt. (Mirror)
In: None Out: Zak Whitbread (released), Aaron Wilbraham (released), Josh Dawkin (released)
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Queens Park Rangers
Mark Hughes will turn his attentions to Spurs outcast Heurelho Gomes as he hunts for a new goalkeeper. (Metro)
QPR are stepping up interest in Birmingham keeper Ben Foster with a £5m bid. (Daily Mail)
Robert Green may be lured across London from West Ham with a £2.5million- a-year cash carrot. (The Sun).
In: None Out: Peter Ramage (released), Danny Gabbidon (released), Danny Shittu (released), Fitz Hall (released), Gary Borrowdale (released), Lee Cook (released), Rowan Vine (released), Patrick Agyemang (released)
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Reading
Reading and West Brom are interested in a move for Danny Guthrie, after the midfielder was released by Newcastle. (Mail)
Watford have rejected a £2m bid from Reading for defender Adrian Mariappa. (ClubCall)
Royals boss Brian McDermott will be given a £15m transfer kitty after Russian Anton Zingarevich’s takeover was finally confirmed. (Daily Express)
In: Garath McCleary (Nottingham Forest, free) Out: Brian Howard (released), Tomasz Cywka (released), Andy Griffin (released), Jack Mills (released).
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Southampton
Nigel Adkins is interested in making a £2m bid for Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter. (Sun)
Saints are planning a £3 million move for 19-year-old Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland. (Daily Mirror)
In: None Out: Radhi Jaidi (retired), David Connolly (released), Bartosz Bialkowski (released), Lee Holmes (Preston), Ryan Doble (released).
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Stoke City
Everton and Sunderland are monitoring Robert Huth's contract talks at the Britannia Stadium, and poised to make a move for the defender if he fails to agree a new deal. (Caught Offside)
Tony Pulis has offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal at Stoke. Pulis wants the England international to agree a 12-month extension after his current deal expires. (Daily Mirror)
In: None Out: Andrew Davies (Bradford, free)
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Sunderland
Martin O'Neill is weighing up a loan move for Manchester City striker John Guidetti after the 20-year old scored 20 goals in the Dutch league last season. (Mail)
Carlos Cuellar, released by Aston Villa, is set for a move to Wearside to join former boss Martin O'Neill once he becomes a free agent on July 1. (Northern Echo)
O'Neill is also keen on Adam Johnson and wants to give him the chance to rekindle his England career. (Daily Mirror)
In: None Out: Craig Gordon (released), Jordan Cook (released)
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Swansea City
Liverpool may hijack Gylfi Sigurdsson's £7m move to the Liberty Stadium following Brendan Rodgers' departure to Anfield. (Daily Mail)
Swansea are looking to set up a deal to bring unhappy Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to the Liberty Stadium. (Daily Mirror)
In: None Out: None
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Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool are considering a surprise move for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Dos Santos. (Caught Offside)
Mark Hughes will turn his attentions to Spurs outcast Heurelho Gomes as he hunts for a new goalkeeper. (Metro)
Jan Vertonghen is closing in on a £14 million move from Ajax to White Hart Lane. (The Sun)
In: None Out: None
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West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham are in talks with West Brom about midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, who is also being tracked by Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea. (Setanta)
Ben Foster is top of Mark Hughes' list as the QPR manager searches for a new goalkeeper. (Star)
West Bromwich Albion are attempting to tee up a deal for Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie. (Express&Star)
In: None Out: Nicky Shorey (released), Joe Mattock (released), Somen Tchoyi (released)
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West Ham United
Rob Green will leave West Ham this summer after failing to agree a new contract. (Sky Sports)
West Ham are interested in a move for Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale. (East London Guardian)
Sam Allardyce wants to sign 22-year-old Real Madrid striker Joselu - but will have to pay £7 million. (Daily Mirror)
In: Stephen Henderson (Portsmouth, undisclosed) Out: Julien Faubert (released), John Carew (released), Abdoulaye Faye (released), Papa Bouba Diop (released), Frank Nouble (released)
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Wigan Athletic
Sunderland, West Ham and QPR are interested in signing former Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who has left the DW Stadium on a free transfer. (Sunday Sun)
Midfielder Victor Moses says he will only consider a move away from Wigan if Roberto Martinez gives his permission for him to leave. (Click Lancashire)
Chairman Dave Whelan has blamed money-grabbing agents are to blame if Huge Rodallega leaves on a free transfer. (Goal)
In: None Out: Chris Kirkland (Sheffield Wednesday, free)

 

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Fenerbahce announce signing of Liverpool's Kuyt
The Turkish powerhouse have confirmed that they have secured the services of the Netherlands international on a three-year contract

Hummels signs new Dortmund deal until 2017
The Germany international has committed his future to the Bundesliga champions by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club for another five years

Pastore's girlfriend leaks Lavezzi's move to Paris Saint-Germain on Twitter
The Argentine's girlfriend Chiara Picone has congratulated Lavezzi’s partner Yanina Screpante on the Napoli striker's move to the French capital via the social networking site

Sir Alex won't be held to ransom over transfer targets Modric, Tiote & Baines - report
Red Devils' boss is refusing to pay the price tags being demanded by Spurs, Newcastle and Everton, respectively - totalling nearly £72m - as he looks to strengthen this summer

Liverpool boss Rodgers highlights Sigurdsson as first transfer target
The new Anfield manager was close to sealing the deal to bring the Icelandic playmaker to Swansea on a permanent basis, but now wants the player to follow him to Merseyside

Roma send Gago back to Real Madrid
Reports had claimed that the Italians were keen to keep the holding midfielder permanently, but the deadline for a transfer has now passed without a resolution being thrashed out

Valencia and Barcelona at loggerheads over €15m Alba transfer - report
Talks between the two sides for the Spain left-back are claimed to have reached an impasse, with the Liga runners-up not prepared to meet Los Che's asking price

Juventus close in on €18m deal for Isla & Asamoah - report
The Udinese pair look destined for a switch to Turin once the transfer window reopens later this month, as it has been reported that both clubs are close to an agreement

Official: Rubin Kazan seal Marcano deal
The 24-year-old defender has quit the Yellow Submarine after their relegation last season, and has signed with the Russian Premier League outfit

Borussia Dortmund reportedly interested in Trabzonspor's Burak Yilmaz
The Bundesliga champions have reportedly set their sights on the Turkish striker, who is in great demand after an impressive season at the Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium

 

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Pastore's girlfriend leaks Lavezzi's move to Paris Saint-Germain on Twitter
The Argentine's girlfriend Chiara Picone has congratulated Lavezzi’s partner Yanina Screpante on the Napoli striker's move to the French capital via the social networking site


Ok so you are wondering how Pastore's girlfriend Chiara Picone look like huh? FAT WAGS gets free publicity from me. Duh!

 

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Catania confirm Montella departure
President Antonino Pulvirenti refused to allow the former Roma striker to return to the Stadio Olimpico, but he has now agreed to release the 37-year-old trainer from his contract

Maxi Lopez edging towards Torino move
The Argentine is reluctant to return to Catania after his six-month stint with AC Milan and is now considering linking up with the Granata, who will be back in Serie A next season

Official: Ronaldinho signs with Atletico Mineiro
The 32-year-old's time at Flamengo was cut short by a dispute over unpaid wages, and he will now play the remainder of the 2012 Brasileirao with the Minas Gerais state champions

Sevilla confirm deal to sign Maduro
The 27-year-old Dutchman is to put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Andalucians after rejecting an offer to remain at Valencia for a further two seasons

Silva will not leave Manchester City, says agent
The former Valencia star has been linked with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu but he is content at the English club, according to his representative

Besiktas open up talks with Arsenal outcast Ozyakup
The Turkish U21 international midfielder has attracted the interest of the Super Lig club, having only made two first-team appearances for the Gunners in four years

AC Milan keeping tabs on Dede - report
The Brazil international has previously been linked with a move to Juventus, but the Rossoneri have now shown an interest in signing the defender

Eskisehirspor keen on Arsenal's Rosicky
The midfielder has caught the attention of the Turkish side as they aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2012-13 campaign, where they will play in the Europa League

Celtic dismiss coach Alan Thompson
The former England international joined the club he used to play for as a coach in June 2010, and his lawyer revealed that he was notified of the decision by manager Neil Lennon

Allegri '99 per cent' sure Thiago Silva will stay at AC Milan
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to pay €40 million for the Brazilian, but the Rossoneri coach is confident that the centre-back is not bound for the Parc des Princes

Fenerbahce confirm capture of Liverpool's Kuyt
The Turkish powerhouse have confirmed that they have secured the services of the Netherlands international on a lucrative three-year contract

Wolski agent confirms Dortmund deal is dead
On Saturday, the Legia Warsaw starlet appeared certain to join the German champions, but just over 24 hours later the deal has collapsed due to a dispute over the transfer fee

Former Braga boss Jardim to take charge of Olympiakos - report
The 37-year-old Portuguese is a free agent, having terminated his contract with the Primeira Liga side less than a year after arriving at the Estadio Municipal from Beira-Mar

 

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Borussia head Hoilett queue
Borussia Monchengladbach have leapt to the front of the queue in the race to sign Blackburn star Junior Hoilett. Hoilett, 22 is out of contract at Rovers this month and has attracted interest from a number of clubs including Arsenal, Tottenham and Bayern Munich.

Maradona’s Drog dream fading
Diego Maradona admits he is losing the race to sign Didier Drogba. Although Al Wasl are rich they cannot match the £10million deal Shanghai Shenhua have offered the ex-Chelsea striker.

Mulumbu wants out of West Brom
Youssouf Mulumbu is a target for Newcastle and Tottenham. The West Brom midfielder, who started 34 Premier League games last season, wants out.

Wigan and Fulham are chasing Derby striker Theo Robinson.
Latics boss Roberto Martinez and Cottagers chief Martin Jol are looking to boost their firepower after losing Hugo Rodallega and Andy Johnson respectively.

 

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Koo Ja-Cheol pens one-year extension with Augsburg
The South Korean, who was a revelation with the Bavarian outfit last season, will return on loan to the club next term which ensures he's available for the 2012 London Olympics

Ballack's negotiations with Montreal Impact have stalled as club target Clarence Seedorf
A club official has revealed that talks with the German veteran have broken down, but they are continuing to explore other options, including the Dutchman

No written Paris-Saint Germain offer for Ibrahimovic, says Galliani
The Milan director has insisted that the club have not received any formal bids for the Sweden international amid reports that the Ligue 1 side have tabled an offer

Manchester United agree Kagawa transfer
The Borussia Dortmund attacker, who has been linked with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side for over a year, will join Old Trafford subject to a medical and UK work permit

 

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Arsenal
Arsenal are in talks with £8-million rated Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia, though face competition from Real Madrid for the Argentine. (The Sun)
Duo Bacary Sagna and Theo Walcott are in Chelsea's sights. (Caught Offside)
Arsène Wenger has joined the chase for Manchester United target Nick Powell, a £10m-rated 18-year-old midfielder that plays for Crewe. (Mirror)
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Aston Villa​

Former Aston Villa midfielder Alan Thompson could become Paul Lambert’s first Villa Park signing after his surprise dismissal as Celtic’s first team coach. (Eastern Daily Press)
Villa have expressed interest in Burnley’s Jay Rodriguez as his move to Southampton is yet to be finalised. (Daily Mail)
Randy Lerner has promised incoming Paul Lambert a £25m transfer kitty. (Footy Latest)
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Chelsea
European champions target Lucas Moura, 19, won’t be leaving Sao Paulo until 2014 at the earliest after already being the subject of a £30m bid from the club. (Talksport)
Chelsea have put together a £7m-a-year package for Porto striker Hulk. (Times)
Fiorentina are interested in Chelsea youngster and Belgium international Romelu Lukaku. (Footy Latest)
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Everton
Phil Jagielka believes the right price could lure team-mate Marouane Fellaini away from Goodison Park this summer. (Mail)
Steven Pienaar is worried he will be priced out of a permanent move to Goodison Park. (Sun)
David Moyes has bid £5m for highly-rated Icelandic striker Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson. (Transfer Tavern)
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Fulham
Fulham are keen on signing Derby County striker Theo Robinson who scored 12 goals last season. (The Sun)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is interested in Fulham target Liam Trotter of Millwall (ClubCall)
The agent of Moussa Dembele says his client is ready to leave Craven Cottage for Chelsea. (London 24)
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Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers, the new Liverpool manager, is set for his first battle with Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson as the two North West rivals both chase the signature of Crewe Alexander forward NickPowell. (The Daily Mirror)
Liverpool are interested in offering £4m for Fulham's American striker Clint Dempsey. (Star)
Rodgers is ready to make a bid to sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini. (Caught Offside)
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Manchester City
Mats Hummels, who's been linked with a move to City, has committed his future to Borussia Dortmund by signing a new-five-year contract. (Talksport)
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini is in the sights of the Premier League champions. (Metro)
City's traditional summer spending spree will begin with a £25m bif for Athletic Bilbao defender Javier Martinez. (Mirror)
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Manchester United
Alex Ferguson is reluctant to pay a combined £72m to secure the services of top targets Leighton Baines, Luka Modric and Cheick Tiote. (Daily Mail)
United will offer Anderson in a cash plus player deal for Valencia and Spain full back Jordi Alba. (Caught Offside)
Paris St Germain are preparing an amazing £100 million bid to sign England striker Wayne Rooney. (Metro)
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Newcastle United
Fabricio Coloccini is in the sights of Manchester City, who are looking to sign the Newcastle United captain. (Metro)
Yacine Brahimi, the22 year-old Rennes winger and Newcastle target, has handed in a transfer request at the Ligue 1 club. (Talksport)
26-year-old Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy has been strongly linked with a move to Tyneside. (Sky Sports).
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Norwich City
Cardiff will fend off interest in Malky Mackay from managerless Norwich (Daily Star)
Once he is confirmed as Villa manager, Lambert plans to go back to his previous club Norwich for striker Grant Holt. (Mirror)
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Queens Park Rangers
Tottenham, QPR and West Ham have all expressed an interest in Nicolas Anelka who is currently with Shanghai Shenhua. (Daily Mail)
Mark Hughes will turn his attentions to Spurs outcast Heurelho Gomesas he hunts for a new goalkeeper. (Metro)
QPR are stepping up interest in Birmingham keeper Ben Foster with a £5m bid. (Daily Mail)
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Reading
Reading look likely to strike a deal for Colombian international Carlos Sanchez (Mail)
Reading and West Brom are interested in a move for Danny Guthrie, after the midfielder was released by Newcastle. (Mail)
Watford have rejected a £2m bid from Reading for defender Adrian Mariappa. (ClubCall)
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Southampton
Southampton face competition for Birmingham keeper Jack Butland from Manchester City, Spurs and Arsenal. (Mail)
Nigel Adkins is interested in making a £2m big for Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter. (Sun)
Saints are planning a £3 million move for 19-year-old Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland. (Daily Mirror)
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Stoke City
Everton and Sunderland are monitoring Robert Huth's contract talks at the Britannia Stadium, and poised to make a move for the defender if he fails to agree a new deal. (Caught Offside)
Tony Pulis has offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal at Stoke. Pulis wants the England international to agree a 12-month extension after his current deal expires. (Daily Mirror)
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Sunderland
Sunderland's appear to have been beaten to the signature of Blackburn Rovers forward Junior Hoilett by Borussia Mönchengladbach who will be in next season's Champions League. (Sunderland Echo)
Ahmed Elmohamady may head to West Ham following talks over a potential loan switch. (Mail)
Martin O'Neill is weighing up a loan move for Manchester City striker John Guidetti after the 20-year old scored 20 goals in the Dutch league last season. (Mail)
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Swansea City
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson had been linked with a move to south Wales, though following Brendan Rodgers's exit the move may be scuppered. (ChronicleLive.co.uk)
Swansea will target Blackpool manager Ian Holloway after Wigan assistant Graeme Jones turns down management role. (Daily Star)
Liverpool may hijack Gylfi Sigurdsson's £7m move to the Liberty Stadium following Rodgers' departure to Anfield. (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale is weighing up his Tottenham future as doubts over manager Harry Redknapp's future continue. (Mirror)
Midfielder Steven Pienaar, who has been on loan to Everton, worries he will be priced out of a permanent move to Goodison Park. (Sun)
Tottenham, QPR and West Ham have all expressed an interest in former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka who is currently with Shanghai Shenhua. (Daily Mail)
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West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham are in talks with West Brom about midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, who is also being tracked by Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea. (Setanta)
Ben Foster is top of Mark Hughes' list as the QPR manager searches for a new goalkeeper. (Star)
West Bromwich Albion are attempting to tee up a deal for Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie. (Express&Star)
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West Ham United
West Ham have been told they will have to pay £6m if they want to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt. (Mirror)
Rob Green will leave West Ham this summer after failing to agree a new contract. (Sky Sports)
West Ham are interested in a move for Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale. (East London Guardian)
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Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez is reportedly interested in managing Spurs amid doubts Harry Redknapp’s long term future at the club. (Sportsvibe)
Sunderland, West Ham and QPR are interested in signing former Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who has left the DW Stadium on a free transfer. (Sunday Sun)
Midfielder Victor Moses says he will only consider a move away from Wigan if Roberto Martinez gives his permission for him to leave. (Click Lancashire)

 

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Botafogo close in on Seedorf - report
The veteran Dutch midfielder had recently claimed that he could end up staying at AC Milan, but he is apparently now on the verge of moving to Rio de Janeiro after all

Torino will only sell Ogbonna if they receive a 'sensational offer'
The 24-year-old has made a real name for himself this season in the heart of the Granata's promotion-winning defence, but his club will do their utmost to hold onto him

Melo set on Galatasaray switch but Napoli set to tempt Juventus with €10m bid
The 28-year-old Brazilian is desperate to remain in Istanbul, but the Turkish champions have thus far refused to meet the pre-determined fee for the midfielder

Barcelona refuse to 'confirm or deny' Thiago Silva speculation
Blaugrana spokesperson Toni Freixa is remaining coy over reports that president Sandro Rosell has spoken with Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani about a transfer for the Brazilian

Lazio revive interest in Krasic but winger wants Italy exit
The Serbia international rejected the chance to join the Biancocelesti during the January transfer window and his stance has not softened in the intervening months

Juventus reach agreement for Isla and Asamoah - report
The Bianconeri will pay the Zebrette a combined fee of €15 million for 50 per cent stakes in the Udinese duo, who had previously been linked with moves to Inter and AC Milan

Real Betis contemplating swoop for Sun Xiang - report
The Verdiblancos are said to be keen on making the 30-year-old, who has previously played in Europe with PSV and Austria Vienna, La Liga's first Chinese player

Inter consider making improved bid for Lucas Moura - report
Sao Paulo were believed to have turned down €18 million from the Nerazzurri for the teenager in January, but they could go back in for him this summer with a bigger offer

Ibrahimovic & Thiago Silva '99.9 per cent' certain of AC Milan stay, insists Galliani
Paris Saint-Germain are said to be willing to hand over a combined total of €80 million for the in-demand duo, but the Rossoneri have no intention of cashing in on the pair

Agent hints at Maicon departure from Inter: 'He may need a change of scenery'
The right-back only has a year left on his current contract with the Nerazzurri, who could be tempted to cash in on the defender if Paris Saint-Germain come calling again

Official: Feyenoord sign Immers from ADO Den Haag
The midfielder puts pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Eredivisie giants, in what is increasingly becoming a busy summer in South Holland

Sivori tells Del Piero: Come to River Plate
The son of Millo and Juve legend Omar Sivori has put his support behind a transfer to Argentina, and even offered the star a place in his house if he accepted

Douglas: Newcastle are interested in signing me
The Brazilian defender is looking to leave Twente this summer as he seeks a fresh challenge and has revealed the Magpies are one of five clubs chasing his signature

Martin will join Lille, reveals Sochaux president
The France international is on the verge of signing for the 2011 Ligue 1 champions after months of speculation about his future in Montbeliard

Llorente hints at future Premier League move
The Athletic Bilbao striker, who lost in the Europa League and Copa del Rey final last season, says fellow Spaniards Fernando Torres & Xabi Alonso have recommended the switch

 

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Ancelotti: Paris Saint-Germain do not need Ibrahimovic
The Italian coach dismissed suggestions that he is keen to sign the Sweden forward, stressing that the French club's focus is on securing the services of talented youngsters

Ivanovic denies link to 'agent' making claims over Chelsea future
Defender revealed the man purporting to be his representative who claimed he was happy at the Blues was in no way affiliated to him and refused to commit his future to the club

Official: Napoli sign Pandev from Inter
The Macedonia international spent the 2011-12 campaign on loan at the Partenopei and has now secured a permanent deal

Manchester United step up interest in Everton full-back Baines
Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to offer Ji-Sung Park or one of Da Silva twins on temporary deals to push through a move for England left-back as a long-term Patrice Evra replacement

Kranjcar confirms Tottenham exit ahead of proposed Dynamo Kiev move
The attacker found first-team opportunities limited last season and now looks set to end his six-year stay in England, although he has conceded there are still terms to be agreed

Vertonghen's move to Tottenham could be completed 'this week', says agent
The Belgian's representative has revealed his client is only interested in a transfer to White Hart Lane and a deal is close, though the two clubs are yet to agree a fee

Swansea City target Sigurdsson weighing up Liverpool switch
The Iceland international had been expected to complete a permanent move to the Welsh side, but has admitted that Brendan Rodgers' recent move could see him join the Reds

Muller refuses to rule out Inter move
The versatile player is happy with life in Germany, but has admitted that he could opt to move if his chances of a regular starting position are put under threat

Dani Alves: I want to stay at Barcelona
The Brazil international has made it clear that he's very happy with life at the Catalans, and has no intention to leave the club this summer after speculating linking him away

Liverpool-target Elm could turn into Sweden's Euro 2012 ace
The lanky attacking midfielder doesn't look like a typical creative genius, but the technically gifted 24-year-old could soon wow more than the Anfield scouts at the Euros

Van Persie's Arsenal future will be resolved after Euro 2012, says Gazidis
With the striker's contract set to expire in 12 months' time, the board member has admitted that discussions over a new deal have occured, but nothing will happen until next month

Ibrahimovic laughs off Paris Saint-Germain rumours
The Sweden international has insisted that there is no truth in the rumours linking him with the Ligue 1 side, and added that he is happy at his current club

 

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Arsenal
In the countdown to what could turn out to be the summer transfer saga Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has revealed that the club and Robin van Persie, the Dutch forward, will be concentrating on the Euro 2012 finals. Van Persie, who scored 30 league goals last season remains a Manchester City target and the hierarchy at the Emirates are desperate to ensure Van Persie doesn't follow in the footsteps of Samir Nasri, who joined City last year.

“Robin sat down with us at the end of the season and we had a good discussion,” Gazidis said. “What we agreed at that meeting was that we would keep all the discussions we had over the summer to ourselves and make announcements when it is the right time.

“Robin is clearly focused on the Euros at the moment and we wish him well, and at the right time we will make the right announcements. But at the moment we are not saying anything.”(London24)
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Aston Villa​

Sunderland are hoping Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert's interest in Norwich City striker Grant Holt will pave the way for for the North East club to make a move for Gabriel Agbonlahor. (Shields Gazette)
Former Villa midfielder Alan Thompson could become Lambert’s first Villa Park signing after his surprise dismissal as Celtic’s first team coach. (Eastern Daily Press)
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Chelsea
Chelsea will loan Kevin de Bruyne, their Belgian midfielder, to newly-promoted Southampton so he can gain Premier League experience after the 20 year-old failed to make any appearances for the club following his £7-million transfer from Genk during the January transfer window. (TheSun)
European champions target Lucas Moura, 19, won’t be leaving Sao Paulo until 2014 at the earliest after already being the subject of a £30m bid from the club. (Talksport)
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Everton
Tim Cahill, the Australian midfielder, has failed to rule out a big-money move to the Middle East. Speaking ahead of Australia’s final stage of World Cup qualifying against Oman on Friday, the 32 year-old said: "I am a massive fan of the Middle East, the cultures, the people.”
Rumours have suggested that Cahill is set to be offered a contract worth up to £2.5m for one season.
Cahill, whose current contract at Goodison Park expires in 2014, though, added that he has not fallen out with the Everton hierarchy. “I don’t need to say anything about Everton," he said. "My relationship with the manager and chairman has always been first-class and for me. I am very, very lucky to have their backing.” (Daily Post)
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Fulham
Danny Murphy appears to be staying at Craven Cottage after sources at the club suggested the 35 year-old midfielder is close to agreeing a new deal.
The club captain, who made 48 appearances last season and had been placed on the ‘free transfer’ list last week, will more than likely play out his career with Fulham after rebuffing interest from neighbours Queens Park Rangers.
It is also understood that Martin Jol, the Fulham manger, is keen on the former Liverpool and England midfielder, to join the backroom staff in some sort of coaching capacity in the future. (Daily Star)
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Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers, the new Liverpool manager, is set for his first battle with Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson as the two North West rivals both chase the signature of Crewe Alexander forward Nick Powell. (The Daily Mirror)
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Manchester City
The Premier League champions will be boosted by the the news that midfielder David Silva, 26, has rebuffed an approach from Real Madrid.
Julio Llorente, one of Silva’s representatives, headed off interest from the Spanish champions, saying: “Silva has a long contract with Manchester City, and he’s really valued there.
"I don’t know what could happen in the future, but Silva wants to stay there.” (Manchester Evening News)
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Manchester United
After already opening his chequebook with the £12-million capture of Borussia Dortmund's Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa, the Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appears set for a dramatic double-swoop for Everton left-back Leighton Baines and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric.
Baines would more than likely jump at the chance to join the 19-time league champions while it is widely acknowledged that Modric is desperate to play Champions League football next season.
Spurs lost their place in next season's tournament after Chelsea took their qualifying place after winning the European Cup final in Munich last month. (Daily Mirror)
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Newcastle United
Alan Pardew, the Newcastle United manager, is eyeing Copenhagen’s 27-year-old Senegalese forward Dame N’Doye, as a possible replacement for Demba Ba should the striker quit St James' this summer.
Ba has attracted the attention of a number of clubs around Europe after scoring 16 goals in 32 league games last season and has a release clause in his contract which kicks in after a club offers £7.5m. (DailyStar)
Douglas, the 24 year-old Brazil-born FC Twente star, has said that Newcastle are pursuing him but also that there is a "bigger" club interested. "Five clubs are interested and there's a bigger club than Newcastle," said the defender. (Newcastle Chronicle)
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Norwich City
Paul McVeigh, the former Norwich City striker, has said that Birmingham City manager Chris Hughton would be “a great appointment” as Norwich manger following the departure of Paul Lambert.
“I worked with Chris at Tottenham for six years and you don’t get any better than Chris for a football man because he has been there, seen it, done it,” said McVeigh.
“He has been in the game so long now and he is having his time at management, and he’s proving what he can do in the management level. He did well at Newcastle and obviously he is doing well at Birmingham at the minute as well. He’s also a very nice man, which just adds to all his credentials.
"So if Chris is going to be the next Norwich manager then he would be a great appointment.” (Norwich Evening News)
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Queens Park Rangers
Tottenham, QPR and West Ham have all expressed an interest in Nicolas Anelka who is currently with Shanghai Shenhua. (Daily Mail)
Mark Hughes will turn his attentions to Spurs outcast Heurelho Gomes as he hunts for a new goalkeeper. (Metro)
QPR are stepping up interest in Birmingham keeper Ben Foster with a £5m bid. (Daily Mail)
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Reading
Reading look likely to strike a deal for Colombian international Carlos Sanchez (Mail)
Reading and West Brom are interested in a move for Danny Guthrie, after the midfielder was released by Newcastle. (Mail)
Watford have rejected a £2m bid from Reading for defender Adrian Mariappa. (ClubCall)
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Southampton
Southampton face competition for Birmingham keeper Jack Butland from Manchester City, Spurs and Arsenal. (Mail)
Nigel Adkins is interested in making a £2m big for Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter. (Sun)
Saints are planning a £3 million move for 19-year-old Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland. (Daily Mirror)
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Stoke City
Everton and Sunderland are monitoring Robert Huth's contract talks at the Britannia Stadium, and poised to make a move for the defender if he fails to agree a new deal. (Caught Offside)
Tony Pulis has offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal at Stoke. Pulis wants the England international to agree a 12-month extension after his current deal expires. (Daily Mirror)
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Sunderland
Sunderland's appear to have been beaten to the signature of Blackburn Rovers forward Junior Hoilett by Borussia Mönchengladbach who will be in next season's Champions League. (Sunderland Echo)
Ahmed Elmohamady may head to West Ham following talks over a potential loan switch. (Mail)
Martin O'Neill is weighing up a loan move for Manchester City strikerJohn Guidetti after the 20-year old scored 20 goals in the Dutch league last season. (Mail)
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Swansea City
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson had been linked with a move to south Wales, though following Brendan Rodgers's exit the move may be scuppered. (ChronicleLive.co.uk)
Swansea will target Blackpool manager Ian Holloway after Wigan assistant Graeme Jones turns down management role. (Daily Star)
Liverpool may hijack Gylfi Sigurdsson's £7m move to the Liberty Stadium following Rodgers' departure to Anfield. (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Niko Kranjcar is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur and join Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv after Euro 2012, the Croatia midfielder has said.
"The two clubs have reached an agreement, there are just a few minor details to be sorted out and I am still to define my personal terms," he said.
"I will let my agent handle it as I am now completely focused on playing for the national team in Euro 2012."
The 27 year-old midfielder has struggled to make an impact at White Hart Lane since he joined them in 2009 from Portsmouth.
Although one of Croatia's most experienced players in Euro 2012, he faces a battle with Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic to break into their first eleven. (Zagreb daily Sportske Novosti)
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West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham are in talks with West Brom about midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, who is also being tracked by Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea. (Setanta)
Ben Foster is top of Mark Hughes' list as the QPR manager searches for a new goalkeeper. (Star)
West Bromwich Albion are attempting to tee up a deal for Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie. (Express&Star)
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West Ham United
West Ham have been told they will have to pay £6m if they want to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt. (Mirror)
Rob Green will leave West Ham this summer after failing to agree a new contract. (Sky Sports)
West Ham are interested in a move for Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale. (East London Guardian)
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Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez is reportedly interested in managing Spurs amid doubts Harry Redknapp’s long term future at the club. (Sportsvibe)
Sunderland, West Ham and QPR are interested in signing former Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who has left the DW Stadium on a free transfer. (Sunday Sun)
Midfielder Victor Moses says he will only consider a move away from Wigan if Roberto Martinez gives his permission for him to leave. (Click Lancashire)