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Bayern Munich have swooped for Thiago Alcantara, according to reports in Spain

Liverpool's new signing Simon Mignolet is determined to grasp his first opportunity to impress new manager Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester Clubs are set to go head-to-head in signing Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic this summer

Tottenham will offer Aston Villa the choice of one of four players plus cash for star striker Christian Benteke.

Liverpool and Norwich target Toby Alderweireld says he would happily remain at Ajax unless the perfect offer arrived this summer.

Luke Shaw is likely to sign a new five year contract with Southampton as the club state their intentions ahead of the new season.

Jose Mourinho is confident Chelsea's summer signings Andre Schurrle and Marco van Ginkel will be able to make an impact in the Premier League.

Michael Dawson says he's glad to have proven himself to Andre Villas-Boas

Napoli are said to have agreed terms with QPR to take goalkeeper Julio Cesar on a season-long loan.

Arsenal are planning a move to bring Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Emirates.

PSV Eindhoven have denied speculation that midfielder and Manchester United target Kevin Strootman is nearing a move to Roma.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will miss the start of United's tour of the Far East with a suspected sciatica problem.

Wilfried Zaha says that joining Manchester United has been like a dream come true.

Christian Eriksen's agent says he is in talks with a number of clubs over a move, and won't be rushed into a decision

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will mould the club in his own image in an attempt to reclaim glory.

Sevilla clinch a deal for Carlos Bacca as Alvaro Negredo's exit draws closer

Ghana's highly rated teenager Moses Odjer is flattered to be linked with Liverpool after a string of impressive performances at the Under-20 World Cup

Everton are on the verge of sealing a season long loan deal for Barcelona's Gerard Deulofeu, Spanish reports suggest.

Standard Liege wing-back Daniel Opare claims he is keen on a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Tottenham face a tough fight from Valencia in their pursuit of striker target Roberto Soldado.

Fiorentina president has informed Stevan Jovetic's potential suitors that they have to shell out €30m, if they are planning to land the striker this summer.

The Swansea City boss is committed to the south-Welsh club after a summer of discontent at the Liberty Stadium

Arsenal are still in with a chance to sign Clement Grenier, with his agent insisting no decision over his future has yet been made.

Anzhi Makhachkala are ready to make an offer for Manchester United winger Nani.

Former Napoli player said he received ancient Pompeii work of art as 'gift'.

The new Manchester United manager also reaffirms the club intent to keep Wayne Rooney

Stewart Downing has his eye on retaining his spot in the Liverpool XI and forcing his way in to international contention next season.

Gonzalo Higuain has been left in the dark over Arsenal's transfer plans, and now intends to discuss his future with Carlo Ancelotti.

Alan Pardew admits that he would like to sign Loic Remy and Darren Bent this summer.