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Santiago Bernabeu club's president, Florentino Perez, claims Arsenal and Juventus need not bother bidding £25.5m for Gonzalo Higuain

French champions want Spurs boss to replace Real Madrid-bound Carlo Ancelotti

Brendan Rodgers believes that he needs another forward to challenge for a top four spot next season.

The Spanish international becomes City's second summer signing from Sevilla

The England batsman will play for Surrey against Yorkshire at Headingley on 21 June

Brian McDermott says Leeds are close to adding further this summer

Liverpool must continue their rebuilding job despite Suarez uncertainty.

Louis van Gaal says Wesley Sneijder should join Chelsea to assist in him watching the Dutch midfielder

Karim Benzema says he's happy at Real Madrid, and isn't concerned with incoming competition up front.

Crystal Palace are believed to have made a move for Tom Ince, with Ian Holloway hoping to reunite with the winger.

Iago Aspas is undergoing a medical according to numerous reports, with the striker set to join Liverpool.

Abou Diaby has begun walking unassisted but is taking his recovery from a knee injury slowly

Cesc Fabregas insists it is his intention to remain at Barcelona.

Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on rumours regarding Chelsea's interest in Wayne Rooney

Tottenham star Lewis Holtby now wants to take his side to the Champions League

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has confirmed that the Gunners have large reserves of cash at their disposal.

Clement Grenier says he isn't sure if his future lies with Lyon next season, with the 22 year old on international duty.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a double swoop for Robert Lewandowski and Cesc Fabregas in the summer

Luis Suarez has revealed that he wants to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Schalke say that Chelsea haven't made an enquiry for Julian Draxler, but clubs are bound to be interested in the youngster.

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

Vitesse have reportedly accepted a €8.5m bid from Chelsea.

Robbie Fowler says Brendan Rodgers needs to receive the trust from the owners that has been handed to past Liverpool managers.

Spanish reports suggest Spurs are interested in signing Ibrahim Afellay.

Bayern Munich defender Dante has urged his fellow Brazilian and Atletico Mineiro playmaker Bernard to snub interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool stopper Pepe Reina's agent has confirmed there are no chances the Spaniard will join Barcelona or Napoli

Galatasaray has informed Chelsea they can sign playmaker Wesley Sneijder this summer, if they table an offer around £12.75m.

Jose Mourinho unveiling at Chelsea has raised more questions than answers

Martin Skrtel's agent says talks will take place next week over his future with Liverpool.