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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday April 16

Jose Mourinho is finally set to axe Oscar this summer - and reignite Chelsea's interest in West Ham forward Enner Valencia.
Manchester City face competition from Italian side Napoli if they are to make Borussia Dortmund's outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp their new boss.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is keeping checks on QPR assist king Matt Phillips.
Louis van Gaal has revealed he has been working on new summer signings for Manchester United since the turn of the year.
Chelsea look to be on the verge of completing a move for Brazilian wonderkid Nathan.
Cash-rich Newcastle must spend, spend, spend this summer if they want to restore any Premier League pride, according to John Carver.

Liverpool are preparing to offload Italy striker Mario Balotelli to finance a move for Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao from Monaco.
West Ham are considering a summer move for Swansea manager Garry Monk, with current boss Sam Allardyce's future still uncertain.
Jurgen Klopp's shock decision to leave Borussia Dortmund has pushed Mats Hummels a step closer to joining Manchester United.
Mike Ashley has been urged to splash the cash this summer after it emerged Newcastle are sitting on a £34m stockpile of cash.

Louis van Gaal wants Danny Ings to form a central part of his Manchester United rebuilding this summer.
Napoli boss Rafa Benitez admits he tried to sign Andre Schurrle from former club Chelsea.
QPR striker Charlie Austin is set to be handed an England call-up by Roy Hodgson for the summer matches against Slovenia and Republic of Ireland.

Fabio Capello says John Terry is still England's best defender.
Gary Neville claims Manchester United are only three players away from challenging for the title.

England right-back Nathaniel Clyne is set to leave Southampton for Manchester United in a £17million summer deal.

Manchester Under-21 boss Patrick Vieira is a candidate to replace Manuel Pellegrini if the club decide to sack the Chilean at the end of the season.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday April 17

Louis van Gaal is to introduce night-time training sessions at Manchester United.
Van Gaal has revived his interest in Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic, also a target for Liverpool.
Mike Ashley wants Charlie Austin to become Newcastle's new number nine and is still targeting Steve McClaren as the club's next manager.
Wojciech Szczesny could be Arsenal's Wembley FA Cup hero - and still be shown the door at the end of the season.
Aston Villa and Tottenham are eyeing Charlton goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Stoke want Barcelona's teenage winger Moha El Ouriachi.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has come under fire from the club's former manager Sven Goran Eriksson.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers had had a heart-to-heart with Raheem Sterling after this week's controversy.
Napoli and AC Milan are the first two European giants to try to lure Jurgen Klopp.
Paul Lambert could be back in management with Sunderland or Fulham - if he fails to end up at Borussia Dortmund.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy earned a £500,000 pay rise last season, accounts have revealed.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has told Manchester United target Nathaniel Clyne that it's time to make his mind up.
Daniel Sturridge is a major injury doubt for Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Wojciech Szczesny will be fighting for his Arsenal future in tomorrow's FA Cup after boss Arsene Wenger hinted he could be on his way.

Yaya Toure is determined Manchester City will not force him out of the club this summer.
Valencia are keen on Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao - and not Alvaro Negredo, who is currently on loan from Manchester City.
Newcastle boss John Carver is set to strip Fabricio Coloccini of the captaincy this summer and give it to Daryl Janmaat.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has been told to send Radamel Falcao back to Monaco and spend the money on a striker who suits his system.
Sean Dyche has revealed another Premier League manager told the Burnley boss to "get with the times" and encourage his players to dive to help secure their top-flight status.
Oscar says he will not be driven away from Chelsea this summer.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman accepts it will be difficult to keep hold of Nathaniel Clyne this summer.

Manchester United's owners were convinced the club would lose Wayne Rooney to Manchester City at the height of the uncertainty which led them to give him a £200,000-a-week contract.

Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough says the club will demand compensation from the SPFL if they are forced to splash out on temporary contracts for the top-flight play-offs.
West Brom have stepped up their bid to land goalkeeper Michael McGovern.

Valencia may be forced to abandon a summer move for Manchester United forward Radamel Falcao after being told by Manchester City that they must complete a £24million deal for Alvaro Negredo.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday April 18

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has agreed to join Real Madrid, according to Spanish television channel La Sexta.
QPR striker Charlie Austin is set to move on this summer - whether they beat the drop or not.
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho says he is 100% committed to the club regardless of whether they win trophies or finish in the top four this season.
Joe Hart has admitted Manchester City's players have let down under-pressure boss Manuel Pellegrini this season.
Chelsea midfielder Oscar has urged the club to sign Lazio star Felipe Anderson - even though there are doubts about his own future.

Liverpool want to sign Petr Cech in a £7.5million loan deal from Chelsea next season.
Carlo Ancelotti will want a bigger say in Real Madrid's signings if he is to carry on at the Bernabeu next season.

Jose Mourinho claims it is easier to manage Manchester United than Chelsea within the modern confines of Uefa's Financial Fair Play rules.
Alan Pardew has warned Crystal Palace's Barclays Premier League admirers that if they want to sign Yannick Bolasie this summer then the bidding will have to start at £20million.

Brendan Rodgers has warned Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe to avoid bad company.
Mikel Arteta is desperate to stay at Arsenal and will sign any contract offered to him by the Gunners.
Roberto Martinez will put Everton before job security every time.
Ashley Barnes claims Burnley strike partner Danny Ings is still a "hot property" as he backed the Clarets to end their goal drought at Everton today.
Jose Mourinho and Sam Allardyce last night rallied round managerial rival Manuel Pellegrini, insisting Manchester City would be crazy to sack the Chilean.

Mikel Arteta says his new contract at Arsenal will take five minutes to sort out once he is fit again.
Manuel Pellegrini says it is unfair to blame Yaya Toure for Manchester City's slump and insists he will not drop him for Sunday's home clash with West Ham.

Pep Guardiola has said the fact that four members of Bayern Munich's medical team walked out on Thursday night changes nothing at the club and that he will remain in charge next season.
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Striker Danny Ings says he has no idea where he will be playing next season as he looks to help Burnley out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Tim Sherwood says he pushed Tottenham to sign Raheem Sterling before the winger left the QPR academy to sign for Liverpool.

Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara says the current format of the Scottish Premiership is 'monotonous' and he has called for an expansion to the 12-team setup.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday April 19

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has emerged as a target for German side Wolfsburg.
Inter Milan will make a summer bid to sign Stoke 'keeper Asmir Begovic, who has already been linked with a number of Premier League clubs.
Swansea are interested in Aston Villa's out-of-favour midfielder Ashley Westwood and will make a £4m bid for the 25-year-old.
Midfielder James McCarthy is considering his Everton future amid Manchester City and Spurs interest.
Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk believes his client is being made a scapegoat for Manchester City's poor season and he has branded Manuel Pellegrini 'a good coach but a weak manager.'
Jose Mourinho has warned his Chelsea players the title is not won yet despite their win over Manchester United on Saturday lifting them seven points clear.
Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling will be taking a step down if he leaves Liverpool.
Edwin van der Sar believes Manchester United will win the Premier League title next season, while United boss Louis van Gaal has sued a Dutch firm for using a picture of him in one of their adverts without his permission.

Manchester United are keen on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who is entering the last year of his contract and could be looking for a move now boss Jurgen Klopp is leaving.
Arsenal are ready to make a bid for Birmingham sensation Demarai Gray, who was the subject of a number of offers from Championship title challengers Bournemouth in January.
Jamaica are keen to get Aston Villa prodigy Rushian Hepburn-Murphy to play for their national side, putting the FA on alert. The striker is the fourth youngest player in Premier League history and an England U16 international.
Marseille star Andre Ayew has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.
West Brom are keen to bring Marseille striker Andre Pierre-Gignac to the Premier League.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood will make a summer move for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal and Manchester City have been put on alert by the news that Real Madrid will consider offers of £35m for Spanish sensation Isco this summer.
Everton face battle to keep Romelu Lukaku as PSG, Wolfsburg and Dortmund target Belgian striker.
Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria, 27, has told the club he wants to stay and is set to extend the lease on his new family home.
Tottenham want to sign Everton midfielder Kevin Mirallas and are prepared to allow winger Aaron Lennon to make his Goodison Park loan switch permanent as part of the deal.

Manuel Pellegrini believes he will be sacked by Manchester City if they fail to reach the Champions League.
Brendan Rodgers says Manchester City should forget about signing Raheem Sterling as Liverpool are a bigger club. But Sterling, 20, could buy out the last year of his contract, leaving Chelsea and Manchester City clear to make £25m offers.

West Ham will target Everton boss Roberto Martinez if they decide not to stand by Sam Allardyce.
FC Dnipro's Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka will turn down £85,000 a week from West Ham because he has his heart set on a move to Arsenal.
Burnley striker Danny Ings wants to stay in the Premier League next season but only if he is guaranteed a regular role.
Mauricio Pochettino fears England call-ups will eventually cost Tottenham a place in Europe.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers claimed it will take Manchester City 20 years to become as big a club as the Anfield outfit.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is scouting 22-year-old Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli with a view to bringing him in as a replacement for Petr Cech. He would be understudy to No 1 keeper Thibaut Courtois.

In-demand Burnley striker Danny Ings says he will only join Manchester United or Liverpool if he has guarantees he will be in the first team.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday April 20

Radamel Falcao's agent Jorge Mendes has made contact with Liverpool over a permanent deal this summer, after Manchester United told Monaco they will not be making a summer bid for the 29-year-old striker.
West Ham are ready to accept a bid of £20m from Chelsea for 25-year-old full-back Aaron Cresswell.

Manchester United are closing in on a £25m deal to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is planning a double raid on Newcastle this summer for Dutch internationals Tim Krul and Daryl Janmaat.

Jurgen Klopp says Manchester United, and not City, would be his dream managerial job now it has been confirmed he is to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino has vehemently denied telling 'the Leeds six' to go on strike and not play in Saturday's away game at Charlton.
Meanwhile, Leeds and Bolton are eyeing Blackpool's 22-year-old left-back Charles Dunne who could be allowed to leave for £100,000.
Bolton boss Neil Lennon is targeting at least five players this summer as he bids to get the club back into the Premier League.
Burnley striker Ashley Barnes feels he has got a rough deal from referees since Jose Mourinho accused him of a 'criminal tackle' on Nemanja Matic earlier this season.

Manchester United will have to pay £25m to prise winger Memphis Depay away from PSV Eindhoven, although the Dutch club expect him to leave along with Georginio Wijnaldum.
Fulham have offered 22-year-old goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli a new deal to ward off interest from rivals Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho admits he was stunned to see Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini at the Chelsea team hotel on Saturday morning - it turned out to be his lookalike brother Mansour.
Former Southampton boss Dave Jones has applied to take over from Andy Awford at the club's south coast rivals Portsmouth.
Stoke striker Peter Crouch is being targeted by Australian A-League side Newcastle Jets.
Watford midfielder Lewis McGugan is set to make his loan move to Sheffield Wednesday permanent.

Stoke have opened talks with Asmir Begovic over a new contract with the 27-year-old Bosnia keeper wanted by a host of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
Valencia's reticence to sign Alvaro Negredo on a permanent deal could have big consequences for their Financial Fair Play figures.
Rule changes mean the team finishing seventh in the Premier League - currently occupied by Southampton - will qualify for the Europa League next season if Arsenal defeat Aston Villa in the FA Cup final.

Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill has set his sights on going straight through the Championship and into the Premier League after securing the League One title on Saturday.

Luke Shaw says he is ready to justify his £28m price tag after admitting he has struggled to adapt to life as a Manchester United player.

Boss Ronny Deila was left raging at the officials after Celtic were beaten by Inverness in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup, ending their hopes of a domestic treble.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday April 21

Juventus are willing to pay £50million to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling while midfielder Paul Pogba could leave the Serie A side for Manchester United or Chelsea.
Manchester United and Liverpool look set to be blown out of the battle for Memphis Depay, with PSG telling PSV Eindhoven they will not miss out on the £25m-rated attacker.
Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes will be the subject of a new bid by Nottingham Forest in the summer but Middlesbrough also want him.
Hull City winger Tom Ince is set to join Derby on a permanent deal in the summer after being deemed surplus to requirements by the Tigers. Charlton's Johann Gudmundsson and Pole Maciej Rybus are being considered as replacements.

Liverpool have made contact over PSV starlet Memphis Depay as Brendan Rodgers plots his Anfield clear-out.
Manchester United stars fear goalkeeper David De Gea is determined to join Real Madrid.
Everton have joined the chase for QPR hitman Charlie Austin.
Atletico Madrid have set a £50million price-tag for Koke as Chelsea eye a move for the midfielder.
Aston Villa are to complete free signing of Wolves winger Bakary Sako at the end of the season.
Ron Vlaar is considering signing a new deal at Aston Villa after reaching FA Cup Final under Tim Sherwood.
A Newcastle exit looms for Jonas Gutierrez after a bust up with John Carver.
Arsenal have cooled interest in Morgan Schneiderlin after Francis Coquelin's emergence.
Departing Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has turned down an offer to take over at West Ham - but Sam Allardyce is still set to be sacked by the Hammers this summer.

As many as 10 players could leave Liverpool this summer, with defenders Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel and Kolo Toure among those likely to depart.
But Jordan Henderson has provided Liverpool with a lift after their FA Cup heartache by agreeing a new long-term contract.
Juventus monitoring Raheem Sterling's situation at Liverpool.
Everton have joined Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Southampton by expressing interest in Charlie Austin.
Brentford are considering appointing Gianfranco Zola as their new manager at the end of this season.

PSV Eindhoven's Netherlands international forward Memphis Depay could move to Liverpool, though Manchester United also want him.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has revealed Peter Crouch is likely to require a hernia operation in the summer.
Jordan Henderson will sign a new contract at Liverpool worth £25million.
Ron Vlaar is set to snub Manchester United and extend his stay at Aston Villa after all having had his head turned by the club's euphoric Wembley win against Liverpool.
Marco Reus is back on Real Madrid's radar as the summer transfer window approaches.
Patrick Bamford wants to make the grade at Chelsea - and persuade Jose Mourinho that he can be the answer to his striking problems next year.

Pep Guardiola has ruled himself out of a summer move to Manchester City.
Leeds boss Neil Redfearn will refuse to pick the six rebels who let him down before last Saturday's defeat at Charlton.
Roy Hodgson faces a race against time to land Aston Villa sensation Jack Grealish. Hodgson has yet to sound out the midfielder about playing for England rather than the Republic of Ireland.

Robin van Persie made his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt in two months in the U21 team last night.
Chelsea will have to offer £26m to sign Paulo Dybala this summer, the player's agent has claimed.
Paul Pogba's agent has said that the midfielder could leave this summer to fund rebuilding at Juventus.
Everton, Manchester United and Sunderland were among the clubs who sent representatives to watch Obbi Oulare, 19, play for Club Bruges on Sunday.

Liverpool have agreed a £100,000-a-week contract with midfielder Jordan Henderson which he is expected to sign later this week.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday April 22

Yaya Toure has revealed he is ready to quit Manchester City this summer, insisting: 'I won't stay where I'm not wanted'.
Manchester United are winning the race to sign Memphis Depay - because of his relationship with their manager Louis van Gaal.
Chris Smalling has signed a new deal with Manchester United.
David Moyes is ready to return to the Premier League - but only after completing his managerial rehabilitation in Spain.
Carlo Ancelotti says he is no hurry to return to Italian football because of off-field violence and "fans without brains".
Martin Skrtel is set to follow Jordan Henderson by committing his future to Liverpool.
Chelsea target Paulo Dybala has hinted he wants to join Barcelona.
Roberto Mancini wants to take on-loan West Ham midfielder Alex Song to Inter Milan next season.

Rafa Benitez wants to become the interim boss at Manchester City next season.
Manchester United believe they are still in pole position to sign £25m Dutch sensation Memphis Depay.
Yaya Toure has stunned Manchester City by admitting he is keen to join Paris St-Germain or Inter Milan.
Martin Skrtel is on the brink of signing a contract extension at Liverpool.

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is ready to end his career at the Emirates - even though he has still not signed a new contract.
Alan Pardew is ready to launch a £10million raid to grab Tim Krul from old club Newcastle.
Yaya Toure has dropped the biggest hint yet that he might leave Manchester City this summer.
Monaco still do not know if Radamel Falcao is wanted by Manchester United.
Fernando Torres has revealed Steven Gerrard encouraged him to leave Liverpool and join Chelsea.
Adam Federici will be offered a new deal at Reading despite his FA Cup semi-final howler.
Cameron Stewart will demand £800,000 from Leeds at a secret hearing in London tomorrow.

Radamel Falcao has been given a lifeline at Old Trafford after Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev revealed that he has had talks with Manchester United executive chairman Ed Woodward.
Manchester City will not compromise on quality in their search for homegrown players this summer.
Derby County want Real Madrid coach Paul Clement to take over from manager Steve McClaren if, as expected, he replaces Newcastle head coach John Carver next season.
Chris Smalling has signed a three-year contract extension at Manchester United worth in the region of £80,000 a week after turning his career around at Old Trafford.
Rafael may have played his last game for Manchester United after he cracked three ribs in the club's Under 21 clash with Leicester on Monday.

Hugo Lloris will consider his future at the end of the season if and more likely when Tottenham Hotspur do not qualify for the Champions League.
Yaya Toure's Manchester City future is in the balance after he stated he is open to "new challenges", although there is no certainty the midfielder will leave the champions in the close season.

Yaya Toure has signalled his intention to leave Manchester City this summer after claiming he no longer belongs at the club and is ready to seek a new challenge with the likes of Paris St-Germain or Inter Milan.
Queens Park Rangers' stark failure to translate their vast spending on player wages into comparable on-field success is laid bare in a new table of Premier League spending.
Tottenham Hotspur are confident of signing the Everton winger Kevin Mirallas after Atletico Madrid dropped their interest in the Belgian.
Arsenal want to give Abou Diaby a final chance to resurrect his career and will consider a pay-as-you-play deal or an arrangement that allows the French midfielder to continue training at the club even if he does not prove his first-team fitness by the end of the season.
Chelsea face an unexpected battle to convince Marcus Bettinelli to give up the Championship for a chance of playing in the Champions League next season.
Manchester United will attempt to secure new contracts for Ashely Young and Phil Jones before the end of the season and focus on resolving David de Gea's future, after signing Chris Smalling to a new four-year deal.

Yaya Toure has cast fresh doubt over his future at Manchester City by claiming that he is open to "new challenges" and would not stay at the club for the money.
Phil Jones is expected to follow Chris Smalling by signing a new contract with Manchester United but the future of another centre half, Jonny Evans, appears increasingly uncertain.

Liverpool are hopeful of following up the long-term deal for Jordan Henderson with another for Jordon Ibe, the 19-year-old who has a year left on his contract to run after this season.

Yaya Toure has thrown his Manchester City future into further doubt after revealing he is open to "new challenges".
Manchster United target Memphis Depay could be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Ronald de Boer.
Marko Arnautovic wants to stay at Stoke despite a limited number of starts and interest from other clubs.

Veteran St Johnstone defender Frazer Wright is ready to do a a U-turn and extend his stay with the Perth club.
Jamie Reckford has revealed his future lies in Dingwall - and he's hoping the rest of Ross County's in-form squad join him.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday April 24

Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, 23, has revealed he is on Arsenal's summer shopping list.
Striker Robin van Persie, 31, will snub moves to Galatasaray and Fenerbahce to see out the final year of his contract at Manchester United.
West Ham have slapped a £25m price tag on defender Aaron Cresswell, 25, with Chelsea said to be interested.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will try to land £10m-rated Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie by using striker Rickie Lambert as bait.
Blackburn could sell strikers Rudy Gestede and Jordan Rhodes to help tackle their huge running costs.

Southampton hope to beat Newcastle to the signing of Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie.
Chelsea and Manchester City target Aaron Cresswell insists he is happy at West Ham.
Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic, 27, is wanted by Inter Milan.

Bayern Munich are plotting a summer move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31 but the Blues will try to head them off by offering him a new three-year deal.
Manchester United are confident they can sign PSV Eindhoven forward Memphis Depay for a fee in the region of £25m, despite interest from Liverpool and Paris St-Germain
Southampton have put a £20m price tag on striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, who has not played for a year after suffering ruptured ligaments - but is wanted by Spurs and Manchester City.
On-loan Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira wants a permanent deal at Swansea despite not scoring for 10 games.
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter is a summer transfer target for Aston Villa.
QPR defender Max Ehmer, 23, wants to join Sky Bet League One side Gillingham on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.

Patrick Vieira has the backing of Manchester City's players to replace Manuel Pellegrini should the under-fire manager be sacked.
Sunderland are trailing former Wigan striker Franco di Santo - the Argentine has scored 13 goals in 22 games for Werder Bremen this season.
Chelsea have checked on Standard Liege left-back Damien Dussaut, 20, despite the Frenchman having only started five games this season.
Paris Saint-Germain remain keen on Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, with Liverpool also interested.
Swansea have revived their interest in £7m-rated Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede who has scored 20 goals this season.
Stoke City are chasing Blackpool's teenage striker Dom Telford, 18, who has broken into the first team this season.
Southampton target Tonny Vilhena has announced he wants to quit Dutch club Feyenoord this season.
Winger Jordan Ibe, 19, is poised to sign a five-year deal with Liverpool.
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 19, is ready to commit to England over the Republic of Ireland - providing manager Roy Hodgson assure him he figures in his long-term plans.

Bayern Munich are ready to step up their efforts to sign Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31, this summer.
Yaya Toure's agent has demanded showdown talks with Manchester City in a bid to clarify if the 31-year-old midfielder had a future at the club.
FA chairman Greg Dyke has revealed that Spurs striker Harry Kane is desperate to play for England U21s in this summer's European Championship, despite recently making his senior debut.

Defender Martin Skrtel, 30, has no plans to leave Liverpool this summer and is considering a new contract.

Manchester City may be relegated to the third tier of seeds if they qualify for next season's Champions League.

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will consider his future at White Hart Lane at the end of the season and could request a move away if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League.

Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are both keeping tabs on unsettled Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.
Southampton are tracking Holland and Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie, 23, who they see as a replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin who is expected to leave the south coast club this summer.
Liverpool will ensure Daniel Sturridge follows a special pre-season training programme in a bid to solve the forward's muscle injury problems.

FIFA vice president Jim Boyce has branded Inverness defender Josh Meekings' Scottish Cup final ban a 'ludicrous injustice' and has urged the SFA to back down before the matter is taken out of their hands.
Celtic have made an enquiry to Club Brugge about 22-year-old Belgian U21 central defender Brandon Mechele.
Meanwhile, Celtic striker Teemu Pukki wants to turn his loan move at Danish side Brondby into a permanent deal.
Rangers and Celtic will play their U17 Glasgow Cup final next week behind closed doors after past crowd trouble.

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Friday April 24

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing an escape to Manchester City.
Memphis Depay has flown to England to discuss a £35m move to Manchester United.
Adam Johnson will discover his Sunderland fate this morning following his child sex rap.
West Ham are plotting an £8m swoop for striker Javier Hernandez.
Chelsea have been knocked back by Real Madrid after enquiring about Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is wanted by Leeds owner Massimo Cellino as his new manager.
Alan Pardew has slammed a massive £60m price tag on Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie.
Tottenham are looking to install a plastic pitch at their new stadium in a bid to become London's new home of NFL.

Andy Carroll has claimed all the West Ham players "love" Sam Allardyce and want him to stay next season.
Zinedine Zidane has made the first move in a potential bid to lure Chelsea's Eden Hazard to Real Madrid.
Asmir Begovic is being chased by Inter Milan as the battle to sign the Stoke keeper hots up.
Manchester City and Chelsea target Aaron Cresswell insists he is happy at West Ham.
Southampton are hoping to beat Newcastle to the signing of Jordy Clasie as Ronald Koeman prepares for another summer upheaval at St Mary's.

Jordan Henderson committed his long-term future to Liverpool yesterday and then told Raheem Sterling: It's your turn next.
Alan Pardew is ready to sell Yannick Bolasie this summer to revamp his Crystal Palace squad.
Bayern Munich have dismissed the idea that Pep Guardiola could leave them "for a club like Manchester City".
Newcastle will offer Marseille stiker Andre Ayew a lucrative four-year deal to move to Tyneside.
Raheem Sterling claims he has become immune to abuse over his contract stand-off.

Chelsea have risked antagonising Roy Hodgson and other leading international managers by negotiating to play a post-season friendly in Sydney on June 2.

Brendan Rodgers has urged Liverpool to be "forceful" in the transfer market this summer.
David Moyes believes Marouane Fellaini initially suffered at Manchester United because the club failed to sign other players that summer.

West Ham are planning to move for Real Madrid's European goal hero Javier Hernandez as part of an extensive summer recruitment programme.
Tottenham are expected to make a bid for Marseille winger Florian Thauvin after the French club decided to listen to offers.
Aston Villa may be able to sign Cordoba striker Florin Andone for as little as £2.5m.
Inter Milan will offer a loan with a view to a permanent £15m deal for Manchester City misfit Steven Jovetic.
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard will be awarded with special merit awards by the PFA on Sunday as the curtain falls on their illustrious Premier League careers.

West Ham Untied have made a fresh move to try to secure an agreement with David Moyes to succeed Sam Allardyce as their manager.

SFA compliance boss Tony McGlennan has suffered another humiliating defeat after Josh Meekings was cleared to play in the Scottish Cup Final.
Club Brugge are fighting to keep £3m-rated defender Brandon Mechele away from Celtic.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday April 25

Louis van Gaal has revealed David De Gea is being offered a fortune to stay at Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho sent a blunt message to Arsenal by claiming: "Cesc Fabregas joined us to win things".
Rudy Gestede has set his sights on a move to the Premier League.
Ronald Koeman wants Dutch star Gregory van der Wiel - with Nathaniel Clyne a target for both Manchester giants.

Wayne Rooney has struggled against Everton because of his deep-rooted love of the club - and could yet return to Goodison Park, according to close friend Phil Jagielka.
Daniel Sturridge's long-term prospects at Liverpool have been cast into doubt after Brendan Rodgers said his priority this summer would be to sign a striker who can play at a "top level every week".
Louis van Gaal admits he is powerless to persuade David De Gea to stay at Manchester United - despite tabling a deal that would make him the world's highest-paid goalkeeper.

Memhpis Depay flew in by private jet for secret talks with Liverpool this week.
Louis van Gaal has issued David De Gea with a contract ultimatum after admitting Manchester United had offered him a huge pay rise to stay.
Liverpool are heading for a fresh contract drama after it emerged defender Martin Skrtel has still not been offered a new deal.
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to move for Chelsea keeper Petr Cech.
Derby and Ipswich are both eyeing a swoop for Lewis Buxton.
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett plans "frank" last-ditch talks with star winger Bakary Sako to keep him out of Aston Villa's clutches.
Manuel Pellegrini has admitted Yaya Toure's meddling agent has become a problem for Manchester City.
Portsmouth have had an approach to speak to Chesterfield manager Paul Cook thrown out.

Tottenham are ready to grant Emmanuel Adebayor a free transfer this summer to finally get the £100,000-a-week striker off their wage bill.
Manuel Pellegrini believes Yaya Toure can still fulfil his ambitions at Manchester City and insists the Ivory Coast star deserves to be captain despite his latest comments.
Manchester United have offered to make David de Gea the world's best-paid goalkeeper on £200,000 a week to keep him at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have broken the bank in a bid to keep hold of David De Gea.
Mark Hughes insists age will be no barrier to Peter Odemwingie winning a new Stoke deal this summer.
Daniel Sturridge has been warned he's no longer Liverpool's first-choice striker.
Alan Pardew is looking for an eye-catching summer signing to boost Crystal Palace's profile.

Brendan Rodgers has cast doubt on Daniel Sturridge's status as Liverpool's first-choice striker by admitting the club must sign a consistent goalscorer this summer who can perform "at the top level every week".
Louis van Gaal has said David de Gea has been offered a lucrative new deal at Manchester United but admitted the goalkeeper "is the boss" regarding whether it will be signed.
Gareth Barry has advised Ross Barkley to resist any overtures from Manchester City this summer and believes his former club's problems do not rest solely with Manuel Pellegrini.

Daniel Sturridge's status as Liverpool's first-choice striker is under serious threat after Brendan Rodgers said that he may not play again this season and told of the need to sign a forward capable of "playing at a top level every week".
Louis van Gaal could provide no guarantees last night that David De Gea would stay at Manchester United, despite the club offering the goalkeeper a huge new contract.
Mauricio Pochettino says that Tottenham Hotspur must act faster and be more creative in the transfer market to have the best chance of breaking into the Premier League's top four.

Steve McClaren has admitted for the first time that he was approached by Newcastle officials in January to take over as manager.

Daniel Levy will have to pay at least £2.5million for Emmanuel Adebayor to leave the (sic) Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Louis van Gaal claims Manchester United are powerless in their attempts to persuade David de Gea to extend his Old Trafford contract after admitting the Spain goalkeeper has been offered "a lot of money" to pledge his future to the club.

Celtic are chasing Espanyol superkid Juanan Entrena.
Emilio Izaguirre last night insisted he wants to stay at Celtic for life.
Jason Denayer has refused to rule out a return to Celtic for a second loan spell next season.

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Sunday January 26

Chelsea slap £200m price tag on Eden Hazard amid interest from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid considering cashing in on Man United target Gareth Bale.
Manchester City are set to make a move for Hoffenheim's 23-year-old Brazil midfielder Roberto Firmino.
Arsenal are considering a £15m move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21.
Man United considering Hugo Lloris swoop IF David De Gea quits Old Trafford.
Mats Hummels' Manchester United move in doubt because of Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund exit.
Southampton set sights on £8million-rated Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes.
Radamel Falcao heading for Man United exit after Louis van Gaal admitted striker would be a bit-part.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis wants to sign 28-year-old Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew plans to approach his former club Newcastle United over Senegal striker Papiss Cisse, 29.
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic set to snub Bayern Munich and stay at Stamford Bridge.
Man City have made the first move for Brazil international Roberto Firmino, of Hoffenheim.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew plans to raid Newcastle for Papiss Cisse.
Liverpool resurrect interest in Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos.
Fulham starlet Patrick Roberts on Manchester City radar.
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure set to join MLS side New York Red Bulls.
West Brom ready to move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.
Southampton plan summer swoop for Chelsea starlet Patrick Bamford.

Liverpool want to sign Manchester City's England midfielder James Milner, 29, when his contract expires in the summer, and are also interested in City forward Stevan Jovetic, 25.
Manchester United are ready to vie with local rivals Manchester City for the £20m signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 24.

Stevan Jovetic is also a target for Inter Milan, who want to sign him on an initial loan before a permanent £12m deal.
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate will start talks with Tottenham in the hope of ensuring striker Harry Kane will be available for this summer's European Under-21 Championship.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is on the list of candidates to take over as West Ham boss in the summer, if the club decide not to renew Sam Allardyce's contract.

Sunderland want Allardyce to replace Dick Advocaat at the end of the season and are ready to offer the 60-year-old a £2m-a-year deal until 2018.

Borussia Dortmund say they have not received a bid from Man United for the German international Ilkay Gundogan.
Manchester City are keen on Fulham forward Patrick Roberts, 18, as they look to bolster their squad with players who comply with the Premier League's "home-grown" regulations.

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Monday April 27

Watford face losing boss Slavisa Jokanovic despite their Premier League promotion.
Chelsea are eyeing a £20million deal for French sensation Giannella Imbula.

Tottenham are expected to move for Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin - dubbed 'the new Franck Ribery'.
Queens Park Rangers winger Matt Phillips is at the centre of a tug of war between West Brom and Southampton.
Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from the Sunderland job - despite the threat of the West Ham axe at the end of the season.

Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool's transfer ambitions will not be compromised by their inability to offer Champions League football, as they step up their pursuit of Memphis Depay.

Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, remains confident that his club can attract world-class talent to Anfield this summer despite the likelihood of missing out on qualifying for next season's Champions League.

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Tuesday April 28

Manchester City are set to make a £30million bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers feels he has the squad to make a challenge for the Premier League title next season.
West Ham are monitoring Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, who has 23 goals this season for the Premier League-bound Championship side.
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, who has gone from £17million buy to fringe player in less than two years at Spurs, could be offered an escape route by former club Corinthians.
Everton and Stoke are battling several Bundesliga clubs in the race to sign Bayern Munich's Mitchell Weiser on a free transfer.
Manchester United reject Bebe is being lined up for a shock return to English football with Championship side Reading.
James McCarthy has committed his future to Everton despite talk of a summer move to a bigger club.
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed on-loan Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski wants to return to the Emirates at the end of the season rather than join the Italian side permanently.
Mike Ashley is facing a £60million rebuilding job at Newcastle - with a new manager requiring at least 10 players.

Real Madrid could offer Gareth Bale to Chelsea in a straight swap for PFA Player of the Year Eden Hazard.
Roberto Martinez wants £5million rated Genk defender Kara Mbodj as part of his plans to freshen up his Everton squad this summer.
Newcastle will make massive changes to their squad before the 2015-16 season with big earners Cheick Tiote and Papiss Cisse among those set to leave the club.

Aston Villa are interested in Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford as doubts grow over the future of Christian Benteke.
Bayern Munich old boy Franz Beckenbauer believes that outgoing Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp could take over from Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena.
Robin van Persie is keen to stay with Manchester United, even if it means accepting a role as a back-up.
Porto have made a late offer to Chelsea target Nathan, who has reportedly already had a medical and agreed terms with the Stamford Bridge club.
Lukas Podolski still wants to return to Arsenal when his loan deal at Inter Milan ends in the summer.

Arsenal will look to make Barcelona forward Pedro their first signing of the summer with a £24million bid.
Newcastle boss John Carver will meet with fans who claim to have been threatened by him.
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho could be on his way back to Corinthians at the end of the season.
Liverpool's late bid to gatecrash the top four has been hit by the news that Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play again this season.

Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman has apologised to the club's fans for a 'turbulent year.'
Manchester United flop Bebe could be heading back to England, with Championship club Reading taking a look at the winger.

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Wednesday April 29

Arsenal will make a move for Real Madrid 'keeper Iker Casillas at the end of the season, which could lead to Manchester United No 1 David de Gea returning to Spain.
The Football Association will announce a £30m deal with Emirates later this week that will see the FA Cup's full naming rights granted for the first time.
Manchester United will loan winger Adnan Januzaj to Everton next season after Louis van Gaal decided he would not be a significant part of his first-team plans.
Nathaniel Clyne is set to turn down a move to Old Trafford and sign a new deal with Southampton.

Jose Mourinho feels Arsenal will be Chelsea's main Premier League rivals next season, especially if they are able to add four players to their squad.
Tottenham want midfielder Nabil Bentaleb to sign a new deal to stave off interest from Serie A side Inter Milan.

Brendan Rodgers wants two marquee signings to try and avoid a second successive disappointing season at Liverpool in 2015-16.
Daley Blind and Antonio Valencia have been singled out for a Sir Alex Ferguson-style 'hairdryer rant' over Manchester United's loss at Everton.
Watford have started negotiations with Slavisa Jokanovic as they look to keep hold of the manager who has guided them into the Premier League.
Everton, Newcastle and Stoke are all willing to meet Crystal Palace's £15m valuation of winger Yannick Bolasie.
St Etienne's Franck Tabanou has emerged as a Swansea target but he is unlikely to leave if the French club reach the Champions League.
Arsenal are leading the race to sign Charlton wonderkid Joe Gomez.
Paris Saint-Germain are expected to make a move for Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne, who could leave Wolfsburg this summer.

Bournemouth have issued a hands-off warning to any potential suitors for manager Eddie Howe, most notably West Ham.
Wayne Rooney is likely to miss Manchester United's next two games with a knee injury and there are fears he might not play again this season.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood will make an 'adult decision' over a new deal for Ron Vlaar, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Inter Milan are hopeful of a loan deal with Manchester City for out-of-favour striker Stevan Jovetic.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is expected to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring injury as rumours continue to swirl that the club will listen to offers for him in the summer.
Real Madrid have less than 48 hours to turn Javier Hernandez's loan deal into a permanent move from Manchester United.
Southampton are continuing to check on Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk as they look to add to their options at the back for next season.
Bayern Munich have shown interest in Borussia Dortmund's Manchester United target Ilkay Gundogan.
Roma are monitoring Samir Nasri's situation at Manchester City.

David de Gea is set to rebuff interest from Real Madrid and sign a £200,000-a-week deal to stay at Manchester United.

Bayern Munich have agreed a new kit deal with Adidas worth a reported £645m - it will run until 2030.

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Thursday April 30

Hugo Lloris will be Manchester United's No.1 transfer target if they lose David De Gea.
Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink admits that he could lead the Brewers to the League Two title and quit if a big club comes in for him.
Tottenham will listen to offers for their £30million record singing Erik Lamela.
Petr Cech is edging closer to a decision on his future with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain now locked in a straight fight to sign the Chelsea keeper.
Premier League new boys Bournemouth are bracing themselves for a battle to hang on to £12million Callum Wilson - with half of the top flight chasing the striker.

Patrick Vieira is in the frame for the manager's job at Marseille next season.
Watford will offer boss Slavisa Jokanovic a new deal once the season is over.
Neil Harris has been named permanent manager of Millwall.
Nei Redfearn could be on the move from Leeds.
Promoted Bournemouth aim to make Birmingham starlet Demarai Gray their first signing for the top flight in a £5.5million deal.
Michael Essien is eyeing a Premier League return after being released by AC Milan.
Blackburn hero David Dunn wants to end his career at neighbours Accrington Stanley.
West Brom are on the trail of Michail Antonio.
Cardiff are ready to accept cut-price offers for Adam Le Fondre.

Newcastle are weighing up a move for highly rated Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez.
Robin van Persie has four games to convince Louis van Gaal he can still be a force for Manchester United next season.
Millwall have appointed Neil Harris as their permanent manager just a day after they were relegated to League One.
Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink admits he would struggle to reject an approach from Leeds.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are involved in an amazing battle for a Luton Town midfielder - aged just 11.
Barnet want Martin Allen to lead them to promotion from League Two, despite an offer from Portsmouth and interest from Leeds.
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is ready to reject Paris Saint-Germain and sign a new contract with the club.
Crystal Palace are ready to open contract talks with Yannick Bolasie as interest from top clubs in the Barlcays Premier League intensifies.

Manchester United's hopes of keeping David De Gea could be significantly boosted after reports that Real Madrid face the prospect of a 12-month transfer ban over alleged irregularities concerning the recruitment of young players.
Glen Johnson has admitted that Liverpool are in need of a summer overhaul - even though he is one of the players heading for the exit after the Merseyside club threw away any realistic chance of a top-four finish this season.

Arsenal have banned the mother of one of their most promising young players from the club after she appeared to hit Arsene Wenger's chief negotiator, Dick Law, and allegedly threatened to drag her son off the pitch during an under-21 game.
Real Madrid are considering the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and Inter Milan's Samir Handanovic as alternatives to David de Gea amid concerns that Manchester United will reject all offers for the Spaniard this summer.
Manchester City are facing an increasing battle to persuade Patrick Vieira to remain at the club, with Marseille shortlisting the former Arsenal captain as a potential successor to Marcelo Bielsa at the Stade Velodrome.
Carles Gil is poised to hold talks with Tim Sherwood over his future as his move to Aston Villa threatens to turn into a nightmare.
Glen Johnson has claimed that Liverpool must embark on a squad overhaul this summer to challenge for the Premier League title, but admits that he expects to be a high-profile victim of any Anfield cull.

Tottenham are confident they will win the race to sign the Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin this summer and are prepared to offer Andros Townsend or Benjamin Stambouli to help secure the deal.

Agent Pierre van Hoojidonk insists Nadir Ciftci could stay at Dundee United as Celtic boss Ronny Deila refuses to be drawn on speculation linking him with the striker.
Celtic flop Amido Balde will soon be on his way back to Parkhead after angering Hapoel Tel Aviv by failing to turn up for a game in Israel.

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Friday May 1

Louis van Gaal will be handed the £100m necessary to lure Gareth Bale to Manchester United this summer if the Wales winger signals an intention to leave Real Madrid.
Arsenal are ready to challenge Manchester United for the signature of Ilkay Gundogan.
Tottenham are determined to keep Hugo Lloris for at least one more season but will listen to offers for Erik Lamela.
Nathanial Clyne has been given a 10-day deadline to decide his Southampton future.
Didier Drogba is expected to receive an offer to follow Frank Lampard to the MLS if Chelsea do not offer him a contract extension.

Manchester United's ever-increasing financial muscle means manager Louis van Gaal can pursue his major summer transfer targets and still have enough for Gareth Bale if he becomes available before next season.
United are desperate to keep David De Gea and will not consider using him as leverage to get Bale.
West Ham are weighing up an offer for Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson.
Tottenham have held further talks with Marseille over a deal for midfielder Florian Thauvin.
Stoke City are challenging West Ham for Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Oblang.
Leicester City are watching Hadjuk Split midfielder Tino-Sven Susic.
Liverpool have checked on Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev - currently on loan at Villarreal - as an alternative to Memphis Depay.

Christian Benteke's last game for Aston Villa could be the FA Cup final. Liverpool look certain to be in the chase but will need to raise funds.
Barnet's Martin Allen is a candidate to be Leeds boss.
Newcastle are looking to sign three strikers this summer, with Papiss Cisse's future increasingly unclear.
Morgan Schneiderlin's knee injury means he may have played his last game for Southampton.
Petr Cech will leave Chelsea in the summer, with Arsenal and PSG possible destinations.

Manchester City will step up their interest in four strikers - including Raheem Sterling - as they plan to ditch Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic to revamp their strike force. Sterling, Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne, Burnley's Danny Ings and Southampton's Jay Rodriguez are all on Manuel Pellegrini's transfer radar.
Phil Jones and Ashley Young are set to sign new contracts with Manchester United this summer.
Liverpool are closing on a £22m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Denis Cheryshev, who is currently on loan at Villarreal.

David De Gea will be given an ultimatum by Real Madrid: It's now or never. The Spanish giants are not prepared to wait another season to land Manchester United's £50m-rated keeper.
Tottenham will make a double swoop on Southampton for Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin.
Liverpool's hopes of landing James Milner could be over if they fail to grab a European slot.
Arsenal will let flop Lukas Podolski leave for nothing this summer - just to get him off the wage bill.
Bournemouth are desperate for Callum Wilson to commit to them. West Ham, Spurs and Southampton are keen on the striker.

Bournemouth hope to make Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew one of their first signings after confirming their promotion to the Premier League.

Manchester City are set to offer Patrick Vieira a new contract to fend off interest from Marseille.

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Saturday May 2

Chelsea want Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette and will offer Loic Remy plus £15million to land the 23-year-old.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has told Raheem Sterling that he will not be allowed to leave Anfield this summer.
Roma are beating Swansea and Newcastle in the race for Marseille's Andre Ayew.
Manchester United are losing the race to sign Memphis Depay - to Liverpool.
Silvio Berlusconi is on the brink of selling his controlling stake in AC Milan for £370million.

Louis van Gaal admits there are no guarantees Angel Di Maria will still be at Manchester United next season.
Nathanial Clyne is eyeing a move to Manchester United and is set to snub Southampton's demand to commit his future to them.
Wolves lead the race for Portsmouth midfielder Jed Wallace.
West Ham will not look to keep hold of midfielder Alex Song when his loan from Barcelona expires, and captain Kevin Nolan will also be offloaded.
Striker Emile Heskey is set to sign a new contract with Bolton.
Mauricio Pochettino wants the final say on transfer dealings in and out of Tottenham this summer.
Highly-rated teenage striker Andreas Pereira has signed a new three-year deal at Manchester United to keep him at the club until 2018.
Brendan Rodgers had heart-to-heart talks with Raheem Sterling - and told the youngster he is going nowhere.

Manchester City are favourites to sign highly-rated Charlton defender Joe Gomez but the Addicks want £8million.

Burnley defender Ben Mee wants boss Sean Dyche to stay with the Clarets, regardless of whether they are relegated.

Manchester City are willing to offer Jack Wilshere £150,000-a-week to move to Eastlands this summer, but Arsenal do not feel they have to match that offer to keep him.
Tim Sherwood is ready to take on Newcastle United in a battle to sign Leeds United teenager Lewis Cook this summer.

Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher says it was not difficult to quit Manchester United to sign for West Brom in January.

Liverpool are set to let Raheem Sterling's contract run down, rather than sell the England international.

Raheem Sterling will forfeit millions of pounds in wages if his contract battle with Liverpool continues into next season.

Stuart McCall has laid his cards on the table and insisted he wants to stay for the long haul to rebuild Rangers.

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Sunday May 3

Inter Milan will pay £46.2m to prise Yaya Toure away from Manchester City.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is weighing up another offer for Liverpool's Glen Johnson.
Chelsea are looking at Italian wonder boy Giuseppe Scalrea.
Papiss Cisse may have played his last game for Newcastle as their is interest in him from the Middle East.
Southampton, Stoke and Liverpool are all keen on Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier.
Bolton are making a bid to sign Leeds midfielder Rodolph Austin.
Swansea are poised to move for Bordeaux winger Henri Saivet this summer.
Arsene Wenger insists Jack Wilshere is going nowhere in the summer.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has sent for Steve McClaren to save their season.
QPR striker Charlie Austin is heading for an England call-up this summer.
Liverpool are offering Martin Skrtel a three-year contract extension.
Everton's plan to take Barcelona's Denis Suarez on loan has hit the buffers.
Manchester City and Chelsea must smash the British transfer record if they are to land Paul Pogba.
West Ham are after Birmingham keeper Darren Randolph as back-up to Adrian.
David Moyes looks certain to take over as West Ham manager next season.

Manchester City believe they are close to winning the race for £55m Raheem Sterling.
Steve McClaren is set to be asked to become Newcastle manager.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will gamble his Anfield future by signing a top-class striker this summer.
QPR could see up to 14 players heading for the exit if they are relegated.
Michel Vorm has said he will consider quitting Tottenham in the summer.
Newcastle winger Sammy Ameobi is poised to join Real Sociedad in the close season.
Ander Herrera and Hector Bellerin have emerged as targets for Barcelona.
Everton and Southampton are keen on Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan.
West Brom, Newcastle and Crystal Palace have all expressed an interest in Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie.

Manchester United have told Real Madrid it will cost them £45m to land keeper David de Gea.
Alan Pardew plans to release nine Crystal Palace players this summer.
Watford are ready to offer keeper Heurelho Gomes another crack at the Premier League.
Chelsea could join the transfer tussle for Edinson Cavani.

Manchester City will rival neighbours United for Edinson Cavani.
Liverpool have Bayer Leverkusen's Son Heung-Min on their shopping list this summer.
Bournemouth are on course to sign Everton's Luke Garbutt.
QPR want Lorient's £3m-rated Lamine Kone.
West Ham are ready to show Sam Allardyce the door.

Arsene Wenger insists Jack Wilshere will be at Arsenal next season.
Arsenal believe Petr Cech will be allowed to join them in the summer.
Manchester City striker John Guidetti is wanted by Sporting Lisbon.
Newcastle have made a move for Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin.

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Monday May 4

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's superb 2015 form has made him rethink his summer transfer plans.
Arsene Wenger will hold talks with midfield veterans Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini over their Arsenal futures.
Aston Villa have joined the string of clubs eyeing Hull's Scotland international full-back Andrew Robertson.
It will be hard for Aston Villa to keep Christian Benteke this summer admits teammate, neighbour and close pal Leandro Bacuna.
QPR caretaker boss Chris Ramsey is set to be handed the job on a more permanent basis even if - as expected - they get relegated from the Premier League.
Robin van Persie has been struck off penalty-taking duties for Manchester United following his spot-kick miss against West Brom.
Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey merits an England recall, according to Swans boss Garry Monk.
Wolves' £2m-rated striker Benik Afobe could be snapped up by West Brom.

David de Gea is ready to hand Manchester United a massive boost by signing a new two-year deal worth around £20m.
Steve McClaren is reluctant to answer Newcastle's SOS and save the crisis-hit club.
Jay Rodriguez will be offered a new deal at Southampton despite not playing for a year.

Liverpool are weighing up move for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.
John Carver will not walk out on crisis club Newcastle despite slamming his players in public.
Steve Bruce has told his Hull players not to take their top-flight status for granted.

Fabricio Coloccini could be stripped of the Newcastle captaincy for the final three games of the season after being involved in a bust-up with goalkeeper Tim Krul following Saturday's defeat at Leicester.

Kris Commons reckons Ronny Deila has Celtic on course for the Champions League with a better squad than Neil Lennon's last-16 heroes.
Stuart McCall has blasted out a defiant message that Rangers can come through three play-off ties to emerge as a Premiership outfit.

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Tuesday May 5

Southampton want Slovakia midfielder Ondrej Duda from Legia Warsaw because they expect Morgan Schneiderlin to join Arsenal or Tottenham.
Liverpool could renew their interest in Fiorentina stopper Neto. The Brazilian has long been linked with a switch to Anfield.
Arsenal could refresh their interest in French midfielder Yohan Cabaye after he admitted he could leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
Watford are ready to take on Southampton in a £3m fight for Congo winger Paul-Jose M'Poku.
Neil Lennon will offer goalkeeper Adam Bogdan an £18,000-a-week deal to keep him at Bolton.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is considering a shock move for Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert as a potential replacement for Didier Drogba, joining Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor on the shortlist.
Sunderland are planning an ambitious move for Manchester City right-back Micah Richards if they stay in the Premier League.
Tottenham considering Mohamed Salah bid - but fear Chelsea will not agree to sale.
Manchester City keen on Albert Rusnak - just four months after selling him for £250,000.
Manchester United offer David de Gea £200k a week to fend off Real Madrid interest.
Tottenham lead list of ten Premier League clubs interested in Bournemouth's £12million Callum Wilson.
Manchester City eyeing River Plate midfielder Matias Kranevitter as part of summer reconstruction.

Newcastle head coach John Carver offered to quit after Saturday's defeat at Leicester, but his offer was turned down after Derby's Steve McClaren rejected the chance to take charge for the last three games of the season.
West Bromwich Albion want Wolves striker Benik Afobe but will be priced out of a move for Molineux team-mate Bakary Sako.
Jose Mourinho will propose Roman Abramovich bankrolls another summer spending spree to turn Chelsea into Europe's top dogs once more.
Ashley Young will sign a three-year contract to stay at Manchester United this summer.
Manchester United will sign Standard Liege goalkeeper Ilias Moutha Sebtaoui this summer.
Manchester United and Chelsea's hopes of signing Gareth Bale from Real Madrid could receive a blow, with Bayern Munich the latest European giant to express an interest.
Liverpool are monitoring Barcelona full-back Martin Montoya.
Manchester City scouts were in Buenos Aires on Sunday to watch River Plate midfielder Matias Kranevitter.

Chelsea are willing to pay £30million and offer defender Filipe Luis as part of a deal to sign Spain midfielder Koke from Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United have upped the stakes in their tug-of-war with Real Madrid over David de Gea by offering to make him the world's best-paid goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic may have played his last game for Stoke after he was dropped in favour of Jack Butland at Swansea.
Liverpool have reaffirmed their interest in Fiorentina's Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto after he had second thoughts on a move to Juventus.

Manchester United could be strengthened for their final three games by the return of Phil Jones after the defender appeared for the under-21 side after injury.
John Carver will stay in charge of Newcastle until the end of the season.

Steve McClaren will not be leaving Derby to take over at Newcastle and will instead stay to help the Rams win promotion next season.