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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has implored Robin van Persie to reject any offers to leave the Emirates this summer and believes the Dutchman can fire the club to Premier League glory next term.

Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park is pleased by reported interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray but insists his long-term future lies at Old Trafford.

David De Gea is following in the footsteps of Edwin van der Saar, according to the legendary Manchester United goalkeeper, with the youngster continuing to find his feet in his first season in the Premier League.

Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo feels that the Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson has made a big mistake by excluding Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand from the Three Lions squad bound for the 2012 Euros.

Liverpool are now in hot pursuit of Louis van Gaal, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, with the manager believed to be the club's number one target as they interview numerous candidates for the role.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes Chelsea face a huge task to replace Didier Drogba, after the striker announced his decision to leave Stamford Bridge when his contract runs out in June.

Didier Drogba has begun talks over a move to Chinese big-spenders Shanghai Shenhua, according to the club's owner Zhu Jun.

Champions League winners Chelsea, who have confirmed that Ivorian striker Didier Drogba will be leaving this summer, have reportedly made a £32.3 million bid for Sao Paulo's teenage winger Lucas Moura, according to a report in The Daily Mail.

Daniel Levy is reportedly close to doing a deal to purchase Jan Vertonghen, with the Tottenham chairman keen to shore up the defender before other big clubs get hold of him.

Arsenal are reportedly planning to let several of their players go so that that have more funds to bring in fresh talent to the Emirates this summer.

Nick Fry, Mercedes' Chief Executive, has confirmed Force India's Paul di Resta could be the one to replace Michael Schumacher

Capoue had an impressive season in Ligue 1 and is seen as a cheaper option than M'Vila, who is now a target for Manchester City.

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba has finally confirmed that he will be leaving Chelsea this summer ending all speculations about his future at Stamford Bridge, according to the Blues official web site.

Formula 1's next stop is the glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, in the principality of Monte Carlo, where Ferrari will look to announce themselves as serious title contenders

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp insists striker Roberto Lewandowski will not be leaving the club this summer.

Lille director Frederic Pacquet says a fourth club have entered the race for Belgian winger Eden Hazard.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will leave the club this summer after failing to agree a contract extension.

Wojciech Szczesny says Arsenal had a prolific striker on board who changed the club's season for the better, but it's not Robin van Persie he's referring to; the keeper believes that without Thierry Henry, they wouldn't be anywhere near where they are in the Premier League.

Tottenham's failure to qualify for the Champions League is largely self-inflicted, despite events in the Allianz Arena on Saturday night.

Arsenal youngster Ryo Miyaichi could be set for another loan spell with Bolton next season, if Owen Coyle has his way.

The Spaniards are confident of convincing the Argentine to leave the Etihad Stadium as Micah Richards remains City's first choice right-back.

Liverpool attacking midfielder Joe Cole, currently on loan in French club Lille, hopes that the new Reds manager, who will fill Kenny Dalglish's shoes, will give him a chance to prove himself next season.

Ryan Giggs is targeting a summer reunion with former Manchester United teammate David Beckham during this summer's London Olympics.

Louis Saha has insisted that he wants to stay on at Tottenham next season, with the striker joining Emmanuel Adebayor in putting forward his ambition to stay at White Hart Lane for the long term.

Speaking exclusively to the IBTimes UK, sailor Ben Ainslee explained how he is refusing to rest on his laurels as he closes in on a fourth Olympic sailing gold.

Real Madrid are ready to offer anchorman Lassana Diarra to Tottenham Hotspur as a bait to sign playmaker Luka Modric.

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes that David Moyes has the skill and experience required to take on the managerial job at Merseyside, with the Everton manager enjoying long-term success with the Toffees over the last 10 years on a limited budget.

Alan Pardew has revealed his delight at having the supporters' trust in his transfer dealings at Newcastle this summer, after the manager proved all the critics wrong and came through to challenge for Champions League football with a group of underrated signings last season.

David Gill has revealed that Manchester United are currently working hard to ensure that the loan system is as beneficial as possible for the English giants, with young players set to head to other clubs to ensure their development continues.