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Liverpool could move for Scott Sinclair in the summer, with Brendan Rodgers an admirer of the player

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes the club will have a fight on their hands with Europe's elite clubs in their efforts to sign Fernandinho.

Ferguson will have a hip operation in late July, after returning from the club's pre-season tour

Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria has been linked with a move to Manchester United

Real Madrid reportedly offer Argentine winger Angel di Maria to Manchester United for £15m

The nine-time European champions have been linked with a last-minute bid for the Borussia Dortmund star

Club captain Iker Casillas says he will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for next season, probably because Jose Mourinho is set to leave

Tottenham host Southampton at White Hart Lane, with Spurs chasing Champions League football for next season

Already relegated QPR host Arsenal at Loftus Road, with the Gunners eager for the win to help win their race for Champions League football

The Manchester United boss claims he was first in line to secure Gareth Bale from Southampton but the Saints never responded to his calls

Roberto Mancini will have one eye on the FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic next weekend

Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is wary that Queens Park Rangers' connections with Tottenham Hotspur will make for a tough afternoon this Saturday.

Andre Villas-Boas says Jose Mourinho may already have a deal in place to re-join Chelsea after the Real Madrid boss he wished to return to where he was loved

Benoit Assou-Ekotto believes he has shaken off his mercenary tag, vowing to stay at Tottenham Hotspur for the rest of his career.

Harry Redknapp says Julio Cesar won't go on the cheap in the summer, despite the keeper wanting to leave QPR for top flight football.

Scouts from Manchester United and Manchester City were in attendance to cast an eye over potential transfer targets during Benfica's 3-1 win over Fenerbahce on Thursday evening, reports suggest.

The nine-time European champions will ask that Mexican striker Javier Hernandez be included in any deal that takes Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United

Arsene Wenger is scouting Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons, reports claim, with the French star high on Arsenal's transfer wishlist.

Gary McAllister says on substantial summer spending can help Liverpool bridge the gap to the Premier League summit

Liverpool have unveiled their home kit for 2013/14 season - and the Liver Bird remains.

Versatile Brazilian defender David Luiz could be on his way to the Nou Camp

IBTimes UK mulls over Ronaldo's big decision, and gives a considered view on where he will be plying his trade next season.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has revealed that the club have no plans to insert a buyout clause into any new deal for reported Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Christian Benteke.

The Frenchman has again rubbished rumours of a move to Paris Saint Germain

Brendan Rodgers significantly improved the Liverpool squad when he purchased Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, according to Steven Gerrard.

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to reintroduce Paul Scholes to his starting XI before the end of the season, suggesting the 38-year-old may feature on the bench in Sunday's clash with Chelsea.

The Red Devils and the Blaugrana will fight for Marquinhos and also his team mate, Argentine midfielder Erik Lamela

Sir Alex Ferguson targets Atlético Madrid youngster Elliot Kebbie, who is from Leeds United's academy and can play in a number of defensive positions

Andre Villas-Boas says it will be impossible to bring Hulk to Tottenham in the summer, though he admires the striker.