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French international Maxime Gonalons is aware of transfer speculation but will concentrate on Lyon and leave the rest to fate

Juventus have cleared the path for Arsenal to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain after ruling themselves out of the running for the forward.

Atletico Mineiro playmaker Bernard's agent has played down speculation linking the player with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in this window.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has identified Arsenal and Manchester City, in addition to defending champions Manchester United, as key rivals this season

Arsenal reportedly considering Manchester City enforcer Gareth Barry as back-up summer signing

IBTimesUK assesses the best young talent emerging from around Europe. This week we look at Arsenal newest signing, French forward Yaya Sanogo.

Kolo Toure says he chose Liverpool because it's one of the biggest clubs in England.

Liverpool are set to receive a profit from the sale of Tom Ince, after failing to land the forward in January.

PSV Eindhoven technical director Marcel Brands revealed that Manchester United target Kevin Strootman will not leave this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a move for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado.

Tottenham are hoping to sign five new first team players this summer as a host of current stars are shown the door.

Shakhtar Donestsk manager Mircea Lucescu has urged midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to reconsider his decision to leave the club this summer.

Ezequiel Garay is looking likely to move to Manchester United, as Benfica sign a replacement defender.

Swansea are hoping to sign Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvery, Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis and Vitesse forward Wilfried Bony.

Spanish reports suggest Jose Mourinho has beaten City and old club Real Madrid to the signing of Edinson Cavani.

Arsenal target Clement Grenier will likely stay at Lyon next season, the French club claim

Mike Phelan revealed Wayne Rooney could leave Manchester United this summer

Thiago Alcantara has been offered a vastly improved salary at Manchester United but wants assurances over his place within the first team

Paddy Crerand says David Moyes' new look United backroom has what it takes to challenge for trophies.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a big-money move for AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy.

Laurent Koscielny has urged Arsenal to sign "two or three" more top players as the Gunners continue their summer clear out.

Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has reiterated his desire to play in the Champions League.

Arsenal Football Club have confirmed the signing of French U-20 international Yaya Sanogo from Ligue 2 side Auxerre.

Corinthians midfielder Paulinho confirmed he will complete a move to White Hart Lane this summer

Jack Wilshere believes that the Gunners have to make a plethora of signings alongside Higuain to challenge for the title.

Bayer Leverkusen have rejected a bid of €23m from Arsenal for star midfielder Lars Bender.

Spurs look favourite to sign talented youngsters Alen Halilovic and Tin Jedvaj from Dinamo Zagreb

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar has hinted at a move to Arsenal, by revealing he is unlikely to leave London

Ron Gourley and Bruce Buck praise Russian billionaire on anniversary of him purchasing the club