SPORTS

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

Andre Ward would not be surprised if Carl Froch manages to stop Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London.

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads Fernando Alonso's Ferrari after first practice for the 2013 Monaco Grand Prix, with world champion Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull in 10th

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.

Montpellier deputy chairman Laurent Nicollin has placed a €100m tag on midfielder Remy Cabella, believed to a summer target for the Gunners

Ramon Calderon claims only Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG can afford Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool will reportedly offer €10m Celta Vigo star Iago Aspas a £45,000 per week contract

An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had four heart surgeries reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday (May 23), becoming the oldest person to conquer the world's highest mountain.

Premier League champions reportedly interested in Gunners' Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen but face competition from Barcelona

Manchester United are considering activating the release clause of Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alvantara.

IBTimes UK's sport desk look at the best and worst signings of the Premier League 2012/13 season

Jurgen Klopp confident Lewandowski won't leave this summer.

Arsenal are holding talks with Julion Cesar over a move, reports claim, with the club on the lookout for a new keeper.

Asmir Begovic Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic believes he will join Liverpool this summer.

Jurgen Klopp will face Jupp Heynckes for the last time as Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final.

Porto's James Rodriguez may leave the club this summer.

Find out where to watch live in the UK as Formula 1 travels to glamorous Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix

IBTimes UK's sport team looks at the goals of the season from the 2012/13 Premier League season

West Ham also pursuing Romelu Lukaku for a loan that could seriously boost their attacking line-up.

Tony Bellew has promised to deliver an improved performance in order to overcome Isaac Chilemba at the 02 Arena in London on Saturday.

Arsenal are reportedly turning their attention to Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain, after their top striker target Stevan Jovetic was handed a £30m price tag by Fiorentina.

Dani Alves says he would consider a move away from Barcelona, with Arsenal and PSG being linked to the defender.