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Liverpool are reportedly close to sealing a free transfer for Malaga's Chilean playmaker Manuel Iturra

Goalkeeper Mattia Perin continues to interest Arsenal, who is being tipped to replace Gianluigi Buffon as the Juventus and Italian No.1

Alvaro Negredo admits he could leave in the summer to ease the Spanish club's financial woes

Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona thrash AC Milan 4-0 to progress to Champions League quarter finals.

Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda, a reported transfer target for Arsenal, extends his contract to 2016

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Ryan Giggs could replace Sir Alex Ferguson.

Brendan Rodgers wants four players signed in the summer transfer window, to ensure Champions League qualification for the season after

Mikel Arteta says he doesn't think it's acceptable that Arsenal are in this position, with the club looking for an unlikely comeback to progress through the Champions League last 16.

Old Trafford favourite Ruud Van Nistelrooy suspects he was victim of British press intrusion.

Wilfried Zaha has been charged with improper conduct after the 2-2 draw with Leeds United

George Graham says Arsene Wenger's shrewdness in the transfer market has faded, resulting in Arsenal's decline

Jack Munns scored twice for Tottenham's Under-21 side as Tom Huddlestone made his return from injury in the 4-0 win over West Brom.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims he is open to the possibility of staying at Atletico Madrid for the third successive season.

Arsenal are believed to be interested in signing Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes but could move for Liverpool's Pepe Reina if they miss out.

Barcelona are among the clubs interested in FC Porto striker Jackson Martinez, according to the player's agent

Paris Saint-Germain striker and Liverpool target Kevin Gameiro has revealed he would consider leaving the club and moving abroad in the summer.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £6m move to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Jeremy Menez this summer.

Brian McDermott becomes the fourth managerial casualty in the Premier League after being sacked by Reading

David Bentley, who is currently on loan with the Championship side Blackburn Rovers, will evaluate his future this summer.

Hugo Lloris says he would prefer Tottenham weren't in such a tough fight for a Champions League spot, but the keeper is confident they will keep third spot

Daniel Carr has returned to non-league club Dulwich Hamlet after failing to secure a permanent deal at Liverpool.

Arsenal have not approached Barcelona to sign their striker David Villa, claims Andoni Zubizarreta.

Jack Wilshere will miss the Champions League game against Bayern Munich after being ruled out for three weeks with an ankle injury

Juventus and Atletico Madrid are set to swoop for Lukas Podolski in the summer.

Steven Gerrard says Stewart Downing has finally come of age for Liverpool, with the winger going from strength to strength for the side this season and proving the critics wrong.

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and has reportedly already agreed a deal to become the manager of an unnamed club.

Chelsea send scouts to watch Arsenal target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as the side look to improve their attacking line-up next season.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric would be interested in a move to Manchester United in the summer.

Barcelona host AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. Find out how to follow live in the UK.