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Serie A side Napoli join Manchester United and Barcelona in race for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen

Wilfried Zaha will be sorely missed at Crystal Palace, Ian Holloway says, with the manager praising the Manchester United-bound starlet's talent.

Arsene Wenger has revived interest in Palermo midfielder Josep Ilicic, after the Slovenian failed to complete a move to Napoli

Mark Lawrenson believes that Steven Gerrard could be playing less games next season, meaning Liverpool need replacements.

Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians battle it out to make it to the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Find out how to follow the game live

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke claims he is open to a summer transfer to Arsenal

Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu believes Arsenal are two signings away from challenging for the Premier League

Liverpool will listen to offers fro Stewart Downing, Sebastian Coates and Jonjo Shelvey this summer.

Wayne Rooney's move to PSG could end up costing the French club €120 million, according to reports

Derek Llambias says the club fellow below expectations this season after finishing 16th in the Premier League

Higuain's agent has denied talks with Juventus are ongoing.

Stam wants to see more former United players coaching at the club.

The absence of Mario Gotze from Borussia Dortmund for the Champions League final has sent the German press into overdrive

Arsenal will have to fight with Borussia Monchengladbach if they hope to sign German youngster Leon Goretzka, who is touted as the next Mario Gotze.

Rio Ferdinand signs a new one-year deal with Manchester United

Thorgan Hazard could remain in Belgium next season.

Napoli, who finished second in the Serie A this season and have qualified for the Champions League, have been linked to Fernando Torres and Rafael Benitez

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Manchester United are preparing a surprise move to sign Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia in the summer.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain claims Arsenal are better off without Robin van Persie, despite the striker shining for Manchester United this season.

Chelsea are considering a summer approach to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.

Chelsea have been told by Galatasaray that they will need to bid more than £20m in order to sign star striker Burak Yilmaz.

Gunners were linked to Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain and Fiorentna's Stevan Jovetic but may now settle on Karim Benzema

Gareth Bale says he believes Tottenham will improve in the future, alluding to a stay, while Sergio Ramos encourages the winger to move to Real Madrid.

Jordan Wynter joins Bristol City ahead of the new season

Brendan Rodgers says he is only looking for players who can display a winning mentality in the summer, as the Liverpool manager looks to take the side to Champions League qualification.

Harry Redknapp has ruled out the possibility that Andros Townsend or Fabio will return to QPR next season.

Andy Carroll's future will be addressed as soon as possible, explained Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.

Tottenham hope to prove their ambition by signing two new strikers this summer in Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao and Valecnia's Roberto Soldado.