Saturday Paper Talk

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has refused to rule out the possibility that striker Edin Dzeko, 26, could leave in the summer, despite the Bosnian being the club's leading scorer in the Premier League this season.

Manchester United have discussed the possibility of bringing Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to Old Trafford from Real Madrid at a meeting with kit manufacturers Nike.

Xabi Alonso's contract talks with Real Madrid have stalled and Liverpool are monitoring the situation with a view to bringing the 31-year-old midfielder back to Anfield.

Ars*nal and Manchester City are both looking at AZ Alkmaar's Netherlands midfielder Adam Maher, 19, who has previously been assessed by scouts from Tottenham.

Chelsea are prepared to sell Fernando Torres for £15m, only two years after signing the Spaniard, 28, in a £50m deal from Liverpool

Chelsea are considering a move for AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang. The French forward, 18, was close to moving to Everton in August before joining the Italian club and would cost £8.5m.

West Brom manager Steve Clarke says Peter Odemwingie, 31, could still have a long-term future with the club despite the repercussions from the striker's failed bid to move to QPR in the January transfer window.

Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea's Rafael Benitez have refused to be drawn into a war of words with each other ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final

James Milner says he misses Mario Balotelli despite the antics that were a feature of the Italian striker's time at Manchester City before his transfer to AC Milan.

Sir Alex Ferguson has given Barnsley a helping hand in their bid to overcome Manchester City in the FA Cup by allowing the Tykes to train at United's Carrington complex ahead of Saturday's quarter-final.

Spurs and England defender Kyle Walker was not too happy when he found that there were no pancakes for breakfast at the club's training ground, so he stepped into the kitchen and made them himself.

A Cardiff City supporter has attempted to end any chance of his team being renamed Cardiff City Dragons by buying the limited company's name for £12.99.

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Crystal Palace's 19-year-old midfielder Jonathan Williams, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, says he is only thinking about winning promotion with the Eagles

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes, 24, says he wants to commit his future to the club when his contract expires in June.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, who has a year left on his contract, will reluctantly ask to leave at the end of the season after the 30-year-old was left out of the England squad.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, could turn down the chance to play for England, despite being named in Roy Hodgson's latest squad.

Everton and England midfielder Leon Osman, 31, wants boss David Moyes to commit his future to the club. Moyes, who celebrated his 11th anniversary at Goodison Park on Friday, is out of contract at the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger says goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 22, still has a long-term future at Ars*nal despite being left out of Tuesday's Champions League win over Bayern Munich

But Gunners captain Thomas Vermaelen, 27, has been told by Wenger that owning the armband does not guarantee a starting place in the side. "In England, the captain has massive importance, but being a leader should not guarantee you a place for every game," said Ars*nal boss Wenger

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to hold talks about extending his contract as soon as the club are safe from relegation, despite Hammers chairman David Gold insisting any discussions must wait until after the season is over

Everton boss David Moyes has called on midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, to "make amends" with the club's fans after being booed off during last weekend's 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Wigan

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has robustly defended Randy Lerner, claiming that the much-criticised American owner has "done one hell of a lot for this club".

Reading caretaker boss Eamonn Dolan plans to ring Brian McDermott, who was sacked as Royals manager on Monday, to ask for advice ahead of today's (Saturday) Premier League match at Manchester United.

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Manchester United want to sign Benfica's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay, 26, for £15 million

Super-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are showing interest in Manchester City's unsettled midfielder Yaya Toure, 29.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will reject all offers for French playmaker Yohan Cabaye, 27.

Tottenham have been warned that Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, 26, is "virtually non-transferable"

An England fan has been arrested following a fight outside an Italian pub before the game with San Marino.

Qatar 2022 organisers say they are prepared to play the World Cup in summer or winter as they have the facilities to cool stadiums

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has made his first public comment on the work of manager Roberto Mancini, calling him a "champion".

The plight of troubled Coventry City has reached a new low with club staff moving out of the Ricoh Arena to work at the training ground in Ryton, while the club shop is emptied of stock.

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Manchester United want to sign Benfica's Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay, 26, for £15m.

Super-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are showing interest in Manchester City's unsettled midfielder Yaya Toure, 29


Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will reject all offers for French playmaker Yohan Cabaye, 27.


Tottenham have been warned that Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, 26, is "virtually non-transferable".


Everton have sent their scouts to run the rule over Real Mallorca and Israel striker Tomer Hemed, 25.

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Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on 26-year-old Portuguese winger Nani after his poor performance in the FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

England striker Andy Carroll, 24, will not be allowed to leave Liverpool on the cheap with manager Brendan Rodgers undecided whether the £35m striker is part of his plans.


Chelsea have been told that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants £12m a year to return as boss - while the Portuguese wants midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, to remain at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's Fernando Torres, 29, has vowed to "never, ever give up" in his effort to recapture the goal touch which once made him the world's deadliest striker.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 25, insists the Blues are still the side to beat ahead of Monday's derby with Manchester United.

Former France winger David Ginola says two English midfielders - Marseille's Joey Barton, 30, and Paris St-Germain's David Beckham, 37 - have impressed and should remain in Ligue 1.

Former England and Aston Villa boss Graham Taylor says Paul Lambert faces a tough task to keep the club in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Lambert fears his side is falling foul of some referees who view his young players as an "easy target".

Manchester United have drafted in an acoustic engineer to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford after complaints from supporters.

Some Chelsea players have been completely covered in blue paint to promote the launch of their new home kit.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is preparing a summer move for Manchester City defender Micah Richards and the Reds are among a number of clubs monitoring the 24-year-old

Liverpool are also interested in Lazio defender Modibo Diakite, 26, but face competition from Serie A side Roma

Bayern Munich are keen on Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 27, as Pep Guardiola takes charge of the Bundesliga champions in the summer

Manchester City could sign Adam Maher, 19, in the summer after Dutch side AZ Alkmaar confessed the midfielder is set to be sold

Newcastle may make a bid for Toulouse left back Cheikh M'Bengue, 24, as the Magpies have been scouting the Senegalese international for two years.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes he has negotiated himself out of the Spanish club which could set up a return to Chelsea.

Manchester City defender Gael Clichy, 27, says it would be a mistake for the Blues to sack manager Roberto Mancini in the summer

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez is expected to become the first manager at the club to drop both Frank Lampard and John Terry from the Blues' team for a major cup semi-final or final at Wembley

Blackburn Rovers caretaker manager Gary Bowyer is keen to get down to serious business on the field after meeting with club owners.

Maris Eltermanis, goalkeeper for FC Kruoja in the Lithuanian league, used some bizarre moves to put off an opponent preparing to take a penalty and it worked as the spot kick was fired wide. Eltermanis' side beat Suduva 1-0 to make it even more worthwhile

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Manchester City are close to beating Real Madrid to the signing of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani by offering him a deal worth £13.3m a year. City are also confident of signing the 26-year-old Uruguayan for less than his £52m release clause.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has ruled out attempting to re-sign Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, this summer. The Sweden forward left the San Siro for Paris in 2012.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants Belgium striker Christian Benteke, 22, who has been linked with Liverpool and Ars*nal, to remain at the club to prove he is not a one-season wonder.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has revealed he will look to sign Danish players this summer after missing out on Copenhagen striker Andreas Cornelius, 20, Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore, 20, and Aalborg forward Nicklas Helenius, 21, in the past.

Manchester City are interested in Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 21, who has a £17m buy-out clause in his contract, which expires in 2016.

Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle, 22, is set to join Chelsea in a deal that will see Belgian winger Kevin De Bruyne move in the opposite direction on loan. De Bruyne, 21, has spent this season on loan to Werder Bremen.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is worried his lack of playing time at Etihad Stadium could dent his World Cup ambitions. The 30-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract, believes he can "demand a bit of respect" from the club when discussing his future.

Carlo Ancelotti is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's favourite to replace Jose Mourinho in the summer.[

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Wayne Rooney, who has been linked with a summer departure from the club, may have fallen behind Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa in his pecking order at Old Trafford.

West Brom manager Steve Clarke is set for talks over a contract extension in the summer. The Scot, 48, has guided the Baggies into the top half of the Premier League in his first season as a manager.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has backed Gareth Bale to show why he should be crowned PFA Player of the Year if he returns from injury against Manchester City on Sunday.

Swansea City winger Pablo Hernandez says it would be a "dream" to earn a recall to the Spanish national side. The 28-year-old, who has four caps for Spain, also thinks team-mate Michu should make the squad.

Peter Reid, who managed Sunderland for seven years, believes Paolo Di Canio is already a "legend" at the Stadium of Light following the club's 3-0 win over Newcastle. Reid was the last Sunderland manager to win at Newcastle

Northampton manager Aidy Boothroyd will complete an impressive milestone when he takes his side to face Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday - it will mark the 92nd league ground he has managed at.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes striker Peter Crouch's poor season is down to a mouth injury sustained in November. Crouch, 32, lost three teeth after a collision with Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini and has scored just one goal since.

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Pep Guardiola is set to sell winger Arjen Robben, 29, when he takes charge of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
John Terry collected 78 international caps before retiring from England duty in September 2012
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes winger Gareth Bale, 23, will remain at the club if they qualify for the Champions League.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been given the go-ahead by the Glazer family, who own the club, to strengthen his side this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Udinese defender Medhi Benatia, 26, wants Manchester United to make a bid for him this summer.
Full story: Metro
Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 24, and Santos's 21-year-old attacker Neymar.
Full story: Marca
John Terry wants to return to international duty with England as the 32-year-old Chelsea defender eyes a World Cup place in 2014.
Full story: The Guardian
Other reports ask if England boss Roy Hodgson will recall Terry after the Chelsea player retired from international duty in September 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Terry has insisted he will not sign for another English club if he is released by Chelsea. The defender's contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season and he has pledged to see out his final year.
Full story: The Times
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, is a doubt for the Spanish giants' Champions League second-leg semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
Full story: Marca
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has dismissed internet rumours suggesting 31-year-old defender Fabricio Coloccini, who is currently out injured, will never play for the Magpies again.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Aston Villa and England manager Graham Taylor has insisted the Midlands club should not sack boss Paul Lambert even if they suffer relegation but fears they may lose 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
The Football Association has handed non-league Rimington an allocation of 19,000 tickets for their West Riding County FA Challenge Cup final clash with Bay Athletic at Elland Road. However, the small village side are only expected to bring 300 fans.

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Barcelona are preparing a £35m offer for Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz, 25, but the Stamford Bridge club will ask for £40m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luiz joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2011
Manchester City have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Napoli's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 26, with the Italian club willing to include City forward Edin Dzeko, 27, in the deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Agent Jorge Mendes says Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is 80% sure to rejoin Chelsea in the summer and has refused to rule out the possibility of Real forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, joining Paris St-Germain.
Full story: ESPN
Bayern Munich are set to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Southampton have joined Liverpool in the pursuit of Celtic's Kenya international midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail
Martinez made his senior debut in August 2011
Barcelona and Real Madrid both want Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez. The 21-year-old Spaniard only signed a new contract, which includes a £25.2m release clause, three months ago.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Israel international midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 32, has confirmed will leave Chelsea when his contract expires this summer.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Real Madrid could allow as many as eight players, including Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 25, and striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, to leave the Bernabeu this summer in a move that will take £25m off the club's wage bill. Only 11 players are certain of their futures at Real.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to undergo hip surgery in the summer and could miss the start of next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manager Roberto Mancini admits he is uncertain about his future at Manchester City and has no idea why the club's sporting director Txiki Begiristain met Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini's agent in Madrid earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Ferguson could miss the start of next season
Arsene Wenger has revealed he wants to stay as Ars*nal manager beyond his current contract, which expires in 2014. The Frenchman joined the club in 1996 and has been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will sign a new contract this summer. Gerrard turns 33 later this month and has a year left on his current deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson is still frustrated at Manchester United's failure to sign Gareth Bale from Southampton in 2007. Ferguson claims Southampton did not respond to their offer and Bale, who was named the PFA player of the year at the weekend, joined Tottenham soon after.
David Beckham's Paris St-Germain team-mates have been teasing the former England captain after Zlatan Ibrahimovic found songs by Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez on the veteran's ipod.
Full story: Metro

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Turkish side Galatasaray want to sign Chelsea defender John Terry, 32, and Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov, 32.
Full story: Daily Mirror

John Terry has made 574 appearances for Chelsea
Ars*nal have made Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic, 23, their top summer target and are confident of landing him for a bargain price.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City are lining up a £25m bid for Sevilla's 27-year-old winger Jesus Navas.
Full story: talkSPORT
Ajax's 24-year-old defender Toby Alderweireld has indicated his interest in a move to Liverpool but does not want to sign for Manchester City.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Loic Remy will leave Queens Park Rangers this summer, with Inter Milan and Napoli interested in the 26-year-old striker.
Full story: talkSPORT
It will be a double Manchester United retirement on Sunday, as midfielder Paul Scholes will quit playing - for the second time - to become a coach at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay, 41, has been approached by Everton as a potential replacement for Manchester United-bound David Moyes.
Full story: talkSPORT
Meanwhile, United have promised Moyes he will have the final say on whether to sell forward Wayne Rooney at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
On the eve of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan, reports from Spain claim City manager Roberto Mancini is set to be replaced by Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A "psychic" llama from Sussex predicted that Brighton would win the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace. (The game was drawn 0-0)
Full story: 606 Newsletter
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan agreed to buy Manchester United for £11.5m in the 1980s - until his wife persuaded him it would be bad business.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Incoming Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will try to hijack Manchester United's attempt to bring Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to English football.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are expected to sign Queens Park Rangers' 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool's Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, is top of Barcelona's wish-list as the Spanish giants try to sign three new goalkeepers.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Italian Serie A side Fiorentina will try to buy either Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, or Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, 27, if they lose Montenegrin striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, to Ars*nal this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Forward Andreas Weimann's Aston Villa future has been cast into doubt after his agent revealed the 21-year-old striker has had offers of a summer transfer.
Full story: Metro
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes will attempt to lure Everton's 19-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley to Old Trafford for £12m this summer as he seeks to adopt a youthful transfer policy at his new club.
Full story: Caught Offside
Retiring Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 35, says there is no chance of him taking a penalty in his last game for the club against QPR at Anfield on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City players joked that the game against Reading on Tuesday got in the way of celebrating Roberto Mancini's dismissal such was the ill-feeling towards the Italian.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed how Jamie Carragher tried to play on despite breaking his leg during a fixture against Blackburn in 2003.
Full story: Liverpool website
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was presented with a hairdryer cake at his final press conference.
Full story: the Sun

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Ars*nal are monitoring Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's situation, with the club ready to alter their wage structure to bring in a big name. The 27-year-old is also being linked with Paris St-Germain, Monaco and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Marouane Fellaini: Belgian midfielder was signed by David Moyes from Standard Liege in 2008
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes wants to bring Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, with him to Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Real Madrid are poised to test Liverpool's resolve over striker Luis Suarez, 26, with a bid for the Uruguayan, who is also said to be a target for Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has urged striker Christian Benteke, 22, to ignore interest from Tottenham and Ars*nal and further his football education with his current club.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Ham are pondering a move for Liverpool's 21-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Ashley Williams: Swansea captain is said to be interesting Ars*nal
Full story: talkSPORT
Swansea City insist that they have had no contact from Ars*nal over a possible move by the Gunners for 28-year-old defender Ashley Williams.
Full story: Metro
Stoke City have rubbished reports linking goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, with a move to Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 24, has said he wants to stay at the Nou Camp following reports of interest from Manchester City and Juventus.
Rafael Benitez, who is about to end his time as Chelsea's interim manager, has been linked with Napoli, who have a vacancy after previous boss Walter Mazzarri took over at Inter Milan.
Full story: Goal.com
Roberto Martinez has flown to Spain to consider his future, with Everton believed to be considering an approach for the Wigan manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Uefa president Michel Platini has warned of the threat from mafia-type organisations involved in alleged match-fixing.
Full story: London Standard
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp's status as a cult figure has been underlined with a music video celebrating his popularity ahead of the Champions League final.
Full story: 606 newsletter

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Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 27, has been told by Paris St-Germain that he can name his own terms for a £30m move to France.
Full story: Daily Express
David Villa, 31, is definitely coming to the Premier League this summer - Ars*nal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all keen on the Barcelona striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona striker David Villa has scored 53 goals in 88 appearances for Spain
Italian champions Juventus want to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 24, if they fail to land Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle United are ready to pay £10m to sign Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 18.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Promising Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott, 15, is wanted by Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United manager David Moyes could make 20-year-old Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Valera of Penarol his first summer signing.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are set to demand a £1m fee for Thibaut Courtois, 21, if Spanish side Atletico Madrid want to take the goalkeeper on loan for a third successive season.
Everton captain Phil Neville, 36, is being lined up by Brighton as a possible replacement for manager Gus Poyet.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton, who spent this season on loan at Marseille, has taken his first steps on the path to becoming a coach by enrolling in a Uefa A licence course being run by the Irish FA in Belfast.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luis Suarez does not, contrary to some reports, have a £40m buyout clause in his Liverpool contract and the club are determined to hang on to their 26-year-old striker.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been measured up so a model of him can be made for the Madrid waxworks museum.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Chelsea have made a bid of £49.3m for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, after the Italian club rejected a lower offer that would have seen Fernando Torres head in the opposite direction.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Edinson Cavani has been linked with several of Europe's top clubs
Napoli are determined that a release clause of £53m in Cavani's contract will be triggered before they let him go, and have been given a list of fringe players from Chelsea to choose from as part of the deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona will move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26, if the Catalan club fail to convince Thiago Silva, 28, to leave Paris St-Germain.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye could move to Man United after the 27-year-old spoke of his admiration for the Old Trafford club.
Full story: The Guardian
Liverpool will complete the signing of Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas, 25, next week after Tottenham's late interest appeared to threaten their move for the Spaniard.
Full story: Metro

Mario Gomez's time at Bayern Munich appears to be nearing the end.
Fiorentina's 33-year-old midfielder David Pizarro, who spent six months on loan at Manchester City in the second half of their title-winning season in 2011-12, wants to return to the Premier League this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
Chelsea are prepared to take on Ars*nal in an attempt to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United if new manager David Moyes decides to sell the 27-year-old striker this summer.
Full story: The Independent
Ars*nal are closing in on Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain, 25, after Arsene Wenger met the striker and his father in Paris.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Spurs are preparing to offer Bayern Munich £7m for striker Mario Gomez, 27, who now appears to be surplus to requirements at the German club.
Full story: Metro
Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorenson, 36, is keen to speak with new manager Mark Hughes, although his future at the club could depend on whether the Potters sell Asmir Begovic.


Former Ars*nal midfielder Stewart Robson says Arsene Wenger cannot be trusted to spend the Gunners' transfer money wisely this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan and current United coach Rene Meulensteen are among those due to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Wigan.
Full story: The Guardian
Hull boss Steve Bruce will remain with the club after he was given assurances about the club's ability in the transfer market following an approach from Wigan earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Mail
The agent of Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has dismissed claims that the Dane could be heading to Fenerbahce.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
Theo Walcott's mother has criticised Stuart Pearce on her Facebook page after the England Under-21 manager complained about the Ars*nal forward not playing in enough international tournaments.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, is keen to stake a claim in Chelsea's first team next season after talking to Jose Mourinho and deciding against another loan spell away from Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 35, who is now with Galatasaray, has bought a five per cent stake in a gold mine in the Ivory Coast, his home country.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

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Paris St-Germain want Chelsea's David Luiz, 26, to partner Thiago Silva in defence. Chelsea may be keen to sell Luiz as new manager Jose Mourinho is not convinced about the Brazilian's abilities.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Robert Lewandowski, 24, has been strongly linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer
Chelsea have entered the race for striker Robert Lewandowski of Borussia Dortmund, who do not want to sell the 24-year-old to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal and Tottenham target David Villa, 31, will remain at Barcelona, according to the Spanish club's president Sandro Rosell.
Full story: Daily Express
Spurs are in talks with Corinthians for £17m-rated Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, 24, after going cool on Guarin of Inter Milan due to the Italian club's demand of £21m for the Colombian.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Borussia Monchengladbach say they are not interested in signing Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25. The Dane, who spent last season on loan at Juventus, has a year left on his current contract.
Full story: Sky Sports
Inter Milan are considering a move for Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov, 27, who has been kept out of the City side by Gael Clichy.

Aleksander Kolarov could be leaving Manchester City three years after joining from Lazio
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City are looking at Lazio defender Radu, 26, as they look to offload both Kolarov and Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to secure Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Shakhtar Donetsk, who could ask for a fee of £20m for the 24-year-old.

Manuel Pellegrini has targeted Champions League glory at Manchester City after admitting there will be no excuses for failure after succeeding the sacked Roberto Mancini at Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Manuel Pellegrini has finally been confirmed as Man City's new boss
Barcelona fitness coach Fernando Signorini, who has worked with the Argentina national team, has warned that Lionel Messi could suffer from burn-out ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Marca (in English)
Rupert Murdoch's global broadcasting companies are exploring an ambitious plan to create a summer football competition featuring Europe's top clubs, including English Premier League sides, with matches to be played around the world.
Full story: The Guardian
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left stumped by an interview with a nine-year-old after the fan's questions about misbehaving players and pocket money.
Full story: Metro