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10. Angelo Ogbonna (Torino)

The Italian centre-back has earned rave reviews for his performances with Torino this season, and as well as being chased by the bigger teams in Italy, he is said to be a target for Premier League trio Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. The 24-year-old is a solid and competitive defender and a full Italian international, and is set for big things in the game.





9. Mathieu Flamini (AC Milan)

The former Arsenal man has had a difficult time in Italy after joining Milan on a free transfer from the Gunners. The 29-year-old could leave on a free once again, as his contract expires at the end of the season. Arsenal have unsurprisingly been linked with a return for a player who looked to be developing into a top defensive midfielder under Arsene Wenger, but his recent poor form is more likely to see him go to Aston Villa or Southampton, two clubs who are said to be showing an interest in the Frenchman.





8. Adem Ljajic (Fiorentina)

This talented 21-year-old was close to joining Manchester United from former club Partizan Belgrade in 2010, but the Red Devils pulled out of the deal and he moved to Serie A with Fiorentina. Three years later he is regarded as one of the best young players in the Italian league and is being targeted by the likes of Chelsea. The Serbian can play in a variety of attacking positions, either out wide or upfront, and could still make a move to England in the near future.





7. Alvaro Pereira (Inter Milan)

The former Porto left-back is reportedly a target for Tottenham, as manager Andre Villas-Boas worked with Pereira during their time at Porto. The 27-year-old has not been a regular for Inter Milan, and Spurs may pounce as they see him as the best replacement for Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Danny Rose, two left-sided defenders who are expected to be sold this summer. The Portuguese coach also tried to sign the Uruguayan when he was at Chelsea, so he's clearly a fan and will surely bring him to the Premier League eventually.





6. Hernanes (Lazio)

This talented Brazilian midfielder is supposedly one of Manchester City's main transfer targets this summer. The 27-year-old has a great reputation in Italy since joining Lazio in 2010, showing himself to be a great playmaker and goal-scoring midfielder, reaching double figures in each of this three seasons with the club. His thunderous shots with his powerful right foot would certainly go down a treat at the Etihad Stadium next season.





5. Claudio Marchisio (Juventus)

Manchester United are said to be keen on Claudio Marchisio as a replacement for the retiring Paul Scholes. The Italian midfielder is a similar type of box-to-box player as Scholes, and has always been a reliable source of goals during his time with Juventus. He is a key player for the Serie A champions, so he won't come cheap, but United are ready to offer around £30million for his services, and are supposedly keen on his team-mate Arturo Vidal as well.





4. Erik Lamela (Roma)

Tottenham and both Manchester clubs are watching the progress of Roma's Erik Lamela. The 21-year-old Argentine initially struggled when he moved to Serie A from Argentina's River Plate, but has hit his best form this season with 15 goals and 4 assists. This young talent can operate as a striker or just behind, and definitely has the ability to add something to both of these Premier League title challengers.





3. Kevin-Prince Boateng (AC Milan)

The German-born Ghana international has had a strange career, but is finally emerging as a top talent in Serie A with AC Milan. The 26-year-old was brought to Tottenham as an exciting prospect in 2007, but failed to make the grade at White Hart Lane. He had a failed loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and then made the move to Portsmouth, where he caught the eye in his single season with the club, helping them reach the FA Cup final. Milan then moved for him and he has slotted in well, and is now thought to be attracting Manchester City and Arsenal, so a return to the Premier League could be on the cards.





2. Stevan Jovetic (Fiorentina)

The talented 23-year-old has been linked strongly with Arsenal all summer, and could complete a move to the Gunners in the coming weeks. Manchester City were also interested in the skillful Montenegro forward, who has caught the eye over the last couple of seasons in Serie A with Fiorentina. Juventus will aim to keep him in Italy with a £25million bid, but La Viola will be keen not to sell to a rival, and should see to it that he joins Arsenal.





1. Edinson Cavani (Napoli)

Serie A's leading goal scorer is surely set for a summer exit after an impressive few years with Napoli and previously Palermo. Edinson Cavani is wanted by many of Europe's top clubs, but a move to England seems likely with Manchester City and Chelsea both desperate to secure his signature this summer. He will cost close to £50million, but looks well worth it as he could fire whoever manages to get him to the Premier League title next season. Even Sunderland have been rumoured to have made an audacious bid for him!

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10. Angelo Ogbonna (Torino)

The Italian centre-back has earned rave reviews for his performances with Torino this season, and as well as being chased by the bigger teams in Italy, he is said to be a target for Premier League trio Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. The 24-year-old is a solid and competitive defender and a full Italian international, and is set for big things in the game.





9. Mathieu Flamini (AC Milan)

The former Arsenal man has had a difficult time in Italy after joining Milan on a free transfer from the Gunners. The 29-year-old could leave on a free once again, as his contract expires at the end of the season. Arsenal have unsurprisingly been linked with a return for a player who looked to be developing into a top defensive midfielder under Arsene Wenger, but his recent poor form is more likely to see him go to Aston Villa or Southampton, two clubs who are said to be showing an interest in the Frenchman.





8. Adem Ljajic (Fiorentina)

This talented 21-year-old was close to joining Manchester United from former club Partizan Belgrade in 2010, but the Red Devils pulled out of the deal and he moved to Serie A with Fiorentina. Three years later he is regarded as one of the best young players in the Italian league and is being targeted by the likes of Chelsea. The Serbian can play in a variety of attacking positions, either out wide or upfront, and could still make a move to England in the near future.





7. Alvaro Pereira (Inter Milan)

The former Porto left-back is reportedly a target for Tottenham, as manager Andre Villas-Boas worked with Pereira during their time at Porto. The 27-year-old has not been a regular for Inter Milan, and Spurs may pounce as they see him as the best replacement for Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Danny Rose, two left-sided defenders who are expected to be sold this summer. The Portuguese coach also tried to sign the Uruguayan when he was at Chelsea, so he's clearly a fan and will surely bring him to the Premier League eventually.





6. Hernanes (Lazio)

This talented Brazilian midfielder is supposedly one of Manchester City's main transfer targets this summer. The 27-year-old has a great reputation in Italy since joining Lazio in 2010, showing himself to be a great playmaker and goal-scoring midfielder, reaching double figures in each of this three seasons with the club. His thunderous shots with his powerful right foot would certainly go down a treat at the Etihad Stadium next season.





5. Claudio Marchisio (Juventus)

Manchester United are said to be keen on Claudio Marchisio as a replacement for the retiring Paul Scholes. The Italian midfielder is a similar type of box-to-box player as Scholes, and has always been a reliable source of goals during his time with Juventus. He is a key player for the Serie A champions, so he won't come cheap, but United are ready to offer around £30million for his services, and are supposedly keen on his team-mate Arturo Vidal as well.





4. Erik Lamela (Roma)

Tottenham and both Manchester clubs are watching the progress of Roma's Erik Lamela. The 21-year-old Argentine initially struggled when he moved to Serie A from Argentina's River Plate, but has hit his best form this season with 15 goals and 4 assists. This young talent can operate as a striker or just behind, and definitely has the ability to add something to both of these Premier League title challengers.





3. Kevin-Prince Boateng (AC Milan)

The German-born Ghana international has had a strange career, but is finally emerging as a top talent in Serie A with AC Milan. The 26-year-old was brought to Tottenham as an exciting prospect in 2007, but failed to make the grade at White Hart Lane. He had a failed loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and then made the move to Portsmouth, where he caught the eye in his single season with the club, helping them reach the FA Cup final. Milan then moved for him and he has slotted in well, and is now thought to be attracting Manchester City and Arsenal, so a return to the Premier League could be on the cards.





2. Stevan Jovetic (Fiorentina)

The talented 23-year-old has been linked strongly with Arsenal all summer, and could complete a move to the Gunners in the coming weeks. Manchester City were also interested in the skillful Montenegro forward, who has caught the eye over the last couple of seasons in Serie A with Fiorentina. Juventus will aim to keep him in Italy with a £25million bid, but La Viola will be keen not to sell to a rival, and should see to it that he joins Arsenal.





1. Edinson Cavani (Napoli)

Serie A's leading goal scorer is surely set for a summer exit after an impressive few years with Napoli and previously Palermo. Edinson Cavani is wanted by many of Europe's top clubs, but a move to England seems likely with Manchester City and Chelsea both desperate to secure his signature this summer. He will cost close to £50million, but looks well worth it as he could fire whoever manages to get him to the Premier League title next season. Even Sunderland have been rumoured to have made an audacious bid for him!

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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to sign a new one-year contract with the club, according to the Daily Mirror.

The 34-year-old's current deal expires at the end of this season, and he has been linked with moves away from Old Trafford due to his age and a possible desire of new manager David Moyes to change around the squad.

However, Ferdinand appears to be in Moyes' plans and wants to extend his stay at United, where he has become something of a club legend since joining for £30million from Leeds United in 2002.

Ferdinand may take a pay cut in his current £120,000 a week deal, but Moyes is keen to keep his experienced players around as he looks to carry on the success of his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferdinand's defensive partner Nemanja Vidic may move on though, as the Serbian has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, and United have been linked with a move for Valencia's Adil Rami as well as Phil Jagielka, whom Moyes is interested in bringing with him to United from Everton.

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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to sign a new one-year contract with the club, according to the Daily Mirror.

The 34-year-old's current deal expires at the end of this season, and he has been linked with moves away from Old Trafford due to his age and a possible desire of new manager David Moyes to change around the squad.

However, Ferdinand appears to be in Moyes' plans and wants to extend his stay at United, where he has become something of a club legend since joining for £30million from Leeds United in 2002.

Ferdinand may take a pay cut in his current £120,000 a week deal, but Moyes is keen to keep his experienced players around as he looks to carry on the success of his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferdinand's defensive partner Nemanja Vidic may move on though, as the Serbian has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, and United have been linked with a move for Valencia's Adil Rami as well as Phil Jagielka, whom Moyes is interested in bringing with him to United from Everton.

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Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger needs to get it right in the transfer window this summer, after eight years without silverware. Deadwood players such as Andrey Arshavin, Andre Santos, Nicklas Bendtner, Marouane Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci should finally be shown the door and the likes of Gervinho and Emmanuel Frimpong may also follow, as they don't currently look like first-team quality. A new goalkeeper could arrive to replace the off-form Wojciech Szczesny, though it remains to be seen if the Pole will stick around as backup to Simon Mignolet, Asmir Begovic, Michel Vorm or whoever the Gunners decide to bring in. Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic is being strongly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, as Wenger looks to strengthen a strike force still missing Robin van Persie. West Ham's Mohamed Diame was a target in January and may be so again as the defensive midfield void left by Alex Song remains to be filled.

The likes of Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny are key players being linked with moves away, to PSG and Bayern Munich respectively, but Arsenal won't want to endure yet another summer of losing important members of their squad, though Swansea's Ashley Williams and Valencia's Adil Rami could come in to shore up the team's defence. Promising youngster Joel Campbell is also set to return after a loan spell at Real Betis, and could be involved in the first team more next season.



Aston Villa

After a difficult season of fighting relegation, Paul Lambert faces the very real prospect of losing a couple of star players in Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann. The in-form strike duo have helped Lambert's side survive in the Premier League and may feel they want to move on to bigger things now.

Benteke is very much in demand, being linked with Arsenal, Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, while Weimann is supposedly a target for Liverpool. After a frustrating season spent on the bench, Darren Bent is likely to be moved on, with Fulham monitoring the 29-year-old's situation. Another player who could leave is goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who is being eyed up by West Ham. Villa owner Randy Lerner is reportedly set to give his manager a lot of money to spend this summer to improve the club's fortunes, and Manchester City flop Scott Sinclair is said to be one of the club's main targets. Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini could also join on a free transfer, with his contract at AC Milan set to expire at the end of the season, though they will compete with Southampton for his signature.



Cardiff City

After winning promotion to the top flight as champions of the Championship, Cardiff are expected to spend big to make sure they can survive in the Premier League. They may have a fight to start off with to keep hold of their manager Malkay Mackay, who is being linked with the Everton job, but backed by their wealthy Malaysian owners, the club have been linked with a number of big names already.

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, now of Ligue 1 side Lille, is said to be a target, as is Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who started his career with the Welsh club. With Aston Villa likely to sell Darren Bent, his name has also been mentioned as a realistic option. They may also pounce for Welsh winger Hal Robson-Kanu from relegated Reading.



Chelsea

There is bound to be a summer of change ahead at Stamford Bridge, with changes in both the management and the playing staff. Firstly, Chelsea legend Jose Mourinho is expected to return to the club as manager to replace Rafael Benitez, after making it clear he wants to leave current club Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician is expected to be given a massive £100million from owner Roman Abramovich to spend on building a title-winning team. The obvious problems are upfront, as Fernando Torres has failed to live up to expectations since signing from Liverpool and may finally be sold.

Demba Ba has also been slightly unconvincing since his move from Newcastle in January, so it's no surprise to see the likes of Radamel Falcao and Edinson Cavani being linked with the Blues. They will face plenty of competition for these star names, and will no doubt have to fork out a lot of money for them, but they seem the ideal big-name boost that the club needs if they are to mount a serious challenge domestically and in Europe again. Robert Lewandowski is also said to be a target, and Chelsea may offer youngster Kevin De Bruyne in return for the Pole, as Dortmund are admirers of the young attacking midfielder.

Exciting young German winger Andre Schurrle is widely expected to join from Bayer Leverkusen for around £20million, while a defensive midfielder is also on the list. The injury-prone Michael Essien is likely to leave, and Mourinho is said to want either Sami Khedira or Daniele De Rossi as a replacement. Backup players like Yossi Benayoun, Victor Moses and Marko Marin may be shown the door, as may long-time captain John Terry, who has been linked with a surprise move to Galatasaray. It has been confirmed however, that another club legend, Frank Lampard, will stay with the club for one more season after signing a new deal. And finally, young striker Romelu Lukaku will likely be sent out on loan again after a successful spell with West Brom, with Swansea and West Ham interested in the Belgian.



Everton

With long-serving manager David Moyes confirmed as leaving for Manchester United, a number of key players have been rumoured as set to follow. Whether or not they follow their manager to Old Trafford remains to be seen, but Moyes is apparently keen on Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka. Belgian midfielder Fellaini has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Chelsea after an impressive season, and it may be hard for the club to persuade their star players to stay at Goodison Park under a new manager.

Roberto Martinez, whose Wigan side just became the first team to win the FA Cup and be relegated in the same season, has been linked with the vacancy, as has Cardiff City's Malkay Mackay, and their choice for Moyes' replacement will no doubt have some bearing on which players are brought in. Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo nearly joined in January, and they may move for him again or for Queens Park Rangers' Loic Remy as they have lacked a regular goal scorer upfront this season. Former Toffees star Joleon Lescott has been linked with a return to the club after falling out of favour at Manchester City. Club captain Phil Neville will also be leaving the club at the end of the season and is expected to retire, which may lead to a return in a coaching capacity.



Fulham

Martin Jol's side have endured a difficult end to the season with no win in eight games, and the manager is now under pressure. If he stays he will be given money to strengthen his squad, but former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has been linked as a replacement. Star player Dimitar Berbatov is also unhappy at the club, and may leave after just one season since joining from Manchester United, with Turkish giants Galatasaray preparing a bid of around £5million for the Bulgarian. On-loan Arsenal man Emmanuel Frimpong is expected to join on a permanent deal, though Urby Emmanuelson will probably return to parent club AC Milan.

There could be change between the sticks as veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has reportedly turned down a new contract and Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has been targeted. Another of the club's 'keepers David Stockdale has spent the season on loan at Hull, and will join the newly-promoted side on a permanent basis next season. Other transfer targets include Romelu Lukaku from rivals Chelsea, who is set for another season out on loan, though he is more likely to go to Swansea or West Ham.



Hull City

Steve Bruce's side will look to strengthen after finishing second in the Championship, and will perhaps exploit the loan market for some bargain deals. The former Manchester United defender's relationship with his old club may mean he can sign one or two squad players on loan, and has been linked with a move for young midfielder Nick Powell. Reading striker Noel Hunt has also been linked after some impressive displays in spite of his club's relegation from the Premier League this season, while Leicester City's Andy King is also a target, after his club failed to get past Watford in the Championship playoff semi-finals. On-loan Egyptian striker Gedo is also keen to join Hull on a permanent basis in the summer. Another loan player, Fulham's David Stockdale, is also likely to stay at the club permanently. On the way out are Sonny Bradley and Danny East, who have joined Portsmouth after being released.



Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers is expected to be given a lot of money to spend this summer as he hopes to help the club break back into the top four and maybe even sustain a genuine title challenge. There may have to be a few sales first, though that hopefully won't include star player Luis Suarez, who is wanted by Bayern Munich and Juventus. The likes of Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Martin Skrtel have been in poor form and are likely to be shown the door, while £35million flop Andy Carroll will either return to old club Newcastle or make his current loan move to West Ham permanent after a good season at Upton Park. Goalkeeper Pepe Reina is reportedly wanted by Barcelona, and Liverpool may be tempted to sell as he is arguably past his best and the likes of Michel Vorm have been linked with a move to Anfield.

The club may make an audacious attempt to bring back Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid, as they miss the playmaking abilities of the Spaniard who they sold to the La Liga giants four years ago. The main priority, though, is a striker, with Rodgers keen to make sure his team aren't over-reliant on Suarez again as they have been many times this season. Daniel Sturridge was brought in from Chelsea in January and he has given them more options, but with Suarez also banned for the first few games of next season, they won't want to fall behind early on. Free-scoring Porto striker Jackson Martinez has been linked, as have Aston Villa duo Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann, though the club may miss out to Tottenham for Barcelona's out-of-favour forward David Villa. They could also move to bring back Tom Ince, their former youngster who is now attracting a lot of interest after impressing in the Championship with Blackpool.



Manchester City

After a poor showing in their attempt to retain the Premier League title this season, as well as a shock defeat in the FA Cup final, Roberto Mancini has been sacked and all signs point to Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini coming in to replace him. The new manager is likely to bring new players as the club's wealthy owners will want to bring in better players to try and win back the title from rivals Manchester United. A poor transfer window last summer saw the likes of Scott Sinclair and Maicon join and then barely play, and these are players who could certainly be sold this year. Other squad players such as Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, Joleon Lescott, Aleksandar Kolarov and James Milner could also make way, with Lescott possibly set for a return to former club Everton, as previously mentioned, and Kolarov supposedly wanted by Juventus.

Carlos Tevez has had an improved year with the club, but is still understood to favour a move away from England and is a target for big-spending Monaco. Edin Dzeko is another striker who could go, after failing to impress consistently since joining the club two years ago. The Bosnian is being targeted by a number of Serie A clubs such as Juventus and AC Milan, and could also move to Napoli as part of a deal to bring Edinson Cavani to the Etihad Stadium, though City will face competition from Chelsea for the 26-year-old. Pellegrini is said to be plotting a raid on Malaga, bringing star player Isco with him when he departs. He may also move for other La Liga stars, such as Sevilla's Jesus Navas and Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria, as well as a big-money move for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus.

A new playmaker to take the weight off the jaded David Silva's shoulders is a must, and AZ Alkmaar youngster Adam Maher is also reportedly a target for this role.



Manchester United

United will have to be busy this summer, as their big-spending rivals City will surely be doing everything in their financial power to build a team to win back the Premier League title. United were arguably unconvincing in some areas of their pitch despite their title win this season, with the team often looking over-reliant on Dutch striker Robin van Persie to score all the goals. The former Arsenal man has had a great first season with the club, but could do with extra support as the likes of Nani, Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia have not offered much in the way of assists from the wings.

Nani has been linked with a move to Juventus and it may be time for the Portuguese winger to leave after failing to live up to his potential at Old Trafford, and a number of attacking midfielders and wingers have been linked to the club as replacements. United could make an ambitious bid to compete with Real Madrid for the signing of Gareth Bale, though they may not feel they can compete financially with the Spanish giants. Nicolas Gaitan of Benfica has also been linked, though Bayer Leverkusen are also interested as they will probably lose Andre Schurrle to Chelsea. Elsewhere, with Paul Scholes retiring, midfielders such as Juventus duo Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal, and Benfica's Nemanja Matic. With David Moyes taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson, there have also been inevitable links to Everton players, with Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka all reported to be targets. Rio Ferdinand is coming to the end of his contract and could be on the way out, and Valencia centre-back Adil Rami has been linked as a replacement, though Arsenal are also said to be interested.

The biggest story, however, is that Wayne Rooney is sure to leave the club after submitting a transfer request. The 27-year-old is unhappy with his role at Old Trafford and is wanted by a host of Europe's top clubs, such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG, as well as United's Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea, and Moyes will face a big decision straight away when he takes this high-pressure job over what to do with the unsettled star.



Newcastle United

Alan Pardew may be sacked after a disappointing season with the club. Despite pushing for the top four in 2011/12, Newcastle flirted with relegation this term and that could mean a host of changes are made at St James' Park. Demba Ba left for Chelsea in January, and no doubt the likes of Hatem Ben Arfa, Yohan Cabaye and Papiss Cisse will be considering their futures as they may feel the club is not progressing as they would like, and they would not be short of suitors elsewhere. Ben Arfa has been linked with Spurs and Arsenal in the past, while Cabaye is also seen as a potential Paul Scholes replacement in United's midfield. Borussia Dortmund are on the lookout for a striker due to the likely departure of Robert Lewandowski, and Cisse is supposedly one of their targets along with Aston Villa's Christian Benteke.

The club spent big in January but it did not help them a great deal in their relegation fight, so they may have to rethink their transfer policy this summer, going for more established Premier League players rather than youngsters from Ligue 1. Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy could be available after Harry Redknapp's side went down, and Newcastle did try to sign him from Marseille in January before he eventually went to Loftus Road. A sensational return for Andy Carroll has also been mentioned, as Liverpool are unlikely to keep the tall target man who spent the season on loan at West Ham.

The Hammers also want to keep him permanently, but Carroll would probably favour a return to his old team where he first made a name for himself in the Premier League. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tim Krul is wanted by Serie A duo AC Milan and Roma, and Fabricio Coloccini is reportedly hoping to leave the club to return to his native Argentina due to homesickness. Long-serving goalkeeper Steve Harper has also announced he will be retiring from the game at the end of the season.<

Norwich City

The Canaries have already completed a decent signing with the announcement that on-loan left-back Javier Garrido will make a permanent transfer to the club from Lazio next season. A player who has been loaned out from the club will do the opposite, and make a permanent move away from Norwich, with Derby keen on signing striker Chris Martin. James Vaughan, on the other hand, is expected to return to Carrow Road from his loan spell at Huddersfield Town. Burnley midfielder Chris McCann is available on a free tranfer this summer and is being watched by Norwich as well as other Premier League clubs. Manager Chris Hughton is also reportedly keen on bringing former Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili back to England.



Southampton

There have been recent rumours that Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino could already leave the club despite only joining in the middle of this season, and the search for a new manager would certainly affect the club's transfer plans. The Argentinian manager is widely tipped to make a raid on La Liga if he does stay, as he knows a number of talented players playing in Spain from his days in charge of Espanyol. Malaga defender Jesus Gamez is one from Spain that has been linked and could move to St Mary's for £5million. Other targets include free agent Mathieu Flamini from AC Milan, who is also wanted by Aston Villa, and highly-rated Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, who has also been watched by big clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Squad players such as Billy Sharp, Emmanuel Mayuka, Tadanari Lee, Guly Do Prado, Steve De Ridder, Richard Chaplow and Danny Butterfield have reportedly all been told that their future’s lie away from the South coast club. However, they will hope to keep hold of Inter Milan target Morgan Schneiderlin and teenage sensation Luke Shaw, the young left-back who has impressed the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham with his displays this season, drawing comparisons to a young Gareth Bale.



Stoke City

A big high profile departure from Stoke this summer will be former Liverpool, Manchester United and England star Michael Owen, though the 33-year-old's retirement from the game will arguably not have a great deal of impact on Tony Pulis' side, as he has barely featured since joining on a free transfer at the start of the season. Elsewhere, striker Kenwyne Jones could leave for newly-promoted Cardiff City and ageing goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen may not have much of a future at the club with the arrival of promising young shot-stopper Jack Butland from Birmingham City. Butland will probably become the Potters' number one straight away, with current first-choice Asmir Begovic a target for big clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. The Bosnian could leave in a £15million deal and give Pulis money to strengthen a team that battled relegation this year with a poor run of form in the second half of the season. Peter Crouch could also leave the club after a drop in form, and is wanted by Sam Allardyce as a replacement for Andy Carroll at West Ham.

Charlie Adam, something of a disappointment since signing from Liverpool, could also be set for an exit to Crystal Palace if the Eagles win promotion under Adam's old boss at Blackpool, Ian Holloway. There have not been many names linked as coming in to the club so far, apart from Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira and Arsenal misfit Nicklas Bendtner, who is unlikely to be kept by the Gunners and who could replace Crouch if he leaves for West Ham.



Swansea City

Swansea had a great transfer window last summer, bringing in one of the signings of the season in Michu, who signed for just £2million. Michael Laudrup will be hoping for similar success this year - that is, if he doesn't take the Everton job after emerging as another possible candidate. First, they might have to deal with the departures of key duo Michel Vorm and Ashley Williams, who are both targets for Arsenal and Liverpool. It has been rumoured that Vorm could be replaced by Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. They have already tried to sign young Sporting Lisbon defender Eric Dier, though he has rejected a move. They will be hoping to keep loan star Jonathen De Guzman on a permanent deal from Villareal, and will also likely look to La Liga again for some bargain transfers, having already agreed a deal to sign Real Betis midfielder Jose Canas. Scott Sinclair could also return to the club just one year after leaving, due to his inability to get into the Manchester City team, and other wingers are said to be on Laudrup's shortlist, such as Queens Park Rangers' Junior Hoilett and Chelsea's Victor Moses. Romelu Lukaku could also join on loan from the Stamford Bridge club.



Sunderland

After recently inheriting a struggling side from previous manager Martin O'Neill, Paolo Di Canio will be keen to put his own stamp on this Sunderland team, and is reportedly targeting some players from the Italian league that he knows well. Lazio centre-back Modibo Diakité has already been identified as a target, as Di Canio looks to improve on current defensive pairing John O'Shea and Carlos Cuellar. Danny Rose has impressed on loan from Tottenham and Di Canio has expressed his hope of keeping the England Under-21 international on a permanent deal, but he may lose in-form goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, whose displays this season have attracted interest from Arsenal and Napoli. Former striker Darren Bent could be an option for the club, as he is likely to leave after being frozen out at Aston Villa by Paul Lambert this season. The club apparently made an audacious attempt to sign Napoli's Edinson Cavani, though it is likely to be little more than a joke offer.



Tottenham Hotspur

It could be a big summer at White Hart Lane, with Spurs' future in the balance as they go into the final day of the Premier League this season. The club could be set for Champions League football if results go there way, and that will play a big part in determining whether or not star player Gareth Bale stays at the club. The Welsh winger has been in phenomenal form for the club this season and Real Madrid have made no secret of their interest, offering as much as £65million and possibly players like Gonzalo Higuain in return for the PFA Player of the Year. Andre Villas-Boas has said he hopes to keep Bale and may even tie him down to a new bumper deal of around £170,000 a week even if they don't finish in the top four, though the money brought in from his transfer could strengthen many areas of the squad.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto could leave the club and Danny Rose may make his loan to Sunderland permanent, meaning Spurs will step up their interest in Inter Milan left-back Alvaro Pereira, whom Villas-Boas knows from his Porto days and is keen to work with again. Emmanuel Adebayor is likely to leave after a poor season and is wanted by Monaco, so a striker could be on the agenda for Spurs, as the likes of David Villa and Christian Benteke have been linked to the club. Scott Parker hasn't had the best season either and could be shifted to Queens Park Rangers, meaning a midfielder could also join. Manchester United's Anderson has been linked, and they could try again for Mohamed Diame, who they were close to signing in January, though they may face competition from rivals Arsenal for the Senegalese international.

There have even been suggestions that long-serving striker Jermain Defoe could make way after a poor run of form, with a possible return to old club West Ham being mooted, as they will need a replacement for Andy Carroll when his loan deal ends. Andros Townsend could give AVB more options and compete for a place in the team following his return from a promising loan spell with QPR, perhaps replacing Aaron Lennon who has emerged as a surprise target for Serie A side Inter Milan. It perhaps looks like more outs than ins at the moment for Spurs, but a top four spot will ensure that it's mainly their unwanted squad players that depart, rather than their star names.



West Bromwich Albion

West Brom had a great start to the season under Steve Clarke, but have faltered slightly in the latter half of the campaign, showing perhaps that there is room for improvement at the club. One blow for the Baggies boss is that they will lose loan-star Romelu Lukaku as he either returns to Chelsea or goes on loan again elsewhere, being strongly linked with West Ham and Swansea City.

That will leave gaps upfront as Peter Odemwingie is also likely to leave after falling out with the club following his failed attempt to force through a move to Queens Park Rangers in January. Franco Di Santo is reportedly a target following his relegation with Wigan Athletic, as is Anderlecht striker Dieumerci Mbokani. They are also one of many clubs who are looking at Scott Sinclair's situation, after the 24-year-old is likely to be sold by Manchester City this summer. Also on the way out of the Hawthorns could be Graeme Dorrans, with the club saying they will listen to offers for the attacking midfielder. They will be determined, however, to hold on to Shane Long, who has been linked with Bundesliga duo Schalke and Hoffenheim.



West Ham United

A priority for West Ham manager Sam Allardyce this summer will be to keep hold of on-loan striker Andy Carroll, who will surely be sold by Liverpool. Newcastle are also interested in the 24-year-old target man, but Allardyce is a big fan of his and he has integrated well at Upton Park this season. Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is a backup option if Carroll leaves, and Romelu Lukaku could arrive on loan from Chelsea. Highly-rated Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes is also a target, though they would face much competition for the Championship goal-getter.

In other areas of the pitch, they might make a move for Chelsea's Michael Essien, who is unlikely to stay at Stamford Bridge after an injury-hit few years and an unsuccessful loan spell with Real Madrid. Essien would be the ideal replacement for Mohamed Diame if he leaves, and the Senegalese midfielder has been attracting strong interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham, who may activate his £3.5million release fee clause. Marouane Chamakh will presumably not be kept on after his failed loan spell from Arsenal, and another loan player Emmanuel Pogatetz could also leave, with AC Milan veteran Massimo Abrossini coming in as a replacement. They may also make a change to their goalkeeper, after being linked with Aston Villa shot-stopper Brad Guzan and Manchester United backup 'keeper Anders Lindegaard.



Watford/Crystal Palace

It is not yet clear which of these sides will be joining the other teams in the Premier League next season, as the two London sides have the small matter of the Championship Playoff final still to play. Watford may have a lot of work to do in the summer transfer window, as a lot of their current team is made up of loan players such as Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah and Udinese's Matej Vydra, both of whom have emerged as targets for bigger clubs such as Arsenal and Tottenham following their fine form in Gianfranco Zola's side's promotion push.

Birmingham City's Nathan Redmond is a target for them, but is also being watched by other Premier League clubs, but Zola has previously hinted that he himself is not in control of transfers at the club. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will have to prepare for life without star striker Wilfried Zaha, who has agreed a deal to join Manchester United. They could also use another highly rated young player, midfielder Jonathan Williams, and much will depend on whether they achieve promotion. If they do, another target for manager Ian Holloway is Stoke City's Charlie Adam, whom he worked with to good effect at Blackpool a couple of years ago. They are also said to be one of several clubs chasing Leicester City's Andy King. Veteran striker Kevin Phillips is also expected to play on for the club next season, whether it is in the top flight or not.

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Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger needs to get it right in the transfer window this summer, after eight years without silverware. Deadwood players such as Andrey Arshavin, Andre Santos, Nicklas Bendtner, Marouane Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci should finally be shown the door and the likes of Gervinho and Emmanuel Frimpong may also follow, as they don't currently look like first-team quality. A new goalkeeper could arrive to replace the off-form Wojciech Szczesny, though it remains to be seen if the Pole will stick around as backup to Simon Mignolet, Asmir Begovic, Michel Vorm or whoever the Gunners decide to bring in. Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic is being strongly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, as Wenger looks to strengthen a strike force still missing Robin van Persie. West Ham's Mohamed Diame was a target in January and may be so again as the defensive midfield void left by Alex Song remains to be filled.

The likes of Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny are key players being linked with moves away, to PSG and Bayern Munich respectively, but Arsenal won't want to endure yet another summer of losing important members of their squad, though Swansea's Ashley Williams and Valencia's Adil Rami could come in to shore up the team's defence. Promising youngster Joel Campbell is also set to return after a loan spell at Real Betis, and could be involved in the first team more next season.



Aston Villa

After a difficult season of fighting relegation, Paul Lambert faces the very real prospect of losing a couple of star players in Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann. The in-form strike duo have helped Lambert's side survive in the Premier League and may feel they want to move on to bigger things now.

Benteke is very much in demand, being linked with Arsenal, Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, while Weimann is supposedly a target for Liverpool. After a frustrating season spent on the bench, Darren Bent is likely to be moved on, with Fulham monitoring the 29-year-old's situation. Another player who could leave is goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who is being eyed up by West Ham. Villa owner Randy Lerner is reportedly set to give his manager a lot of money to spend this summer to improve the club's fortunes, and Manchester City flop Scott Sinclair is said to be one of the club's main targets. Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini could also join on a free transfer, with his contract at AC Milan set to expire at the end of the season, though they will compete with Southampton for his signature.



Cardiff City

After winning promotion to the top flight as champions of the Championship, Cardiff are expected to spend big to make sure they can survive in the Premier League. They may have a fight to start off with to keep hold of their manager Malkay Mackay, who is being linked with the Everton job, but backed by their wealthy Malaysian owners, the club have been linked with a number of big names already.

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, now of Ligue 1 side Lille, is said to be a target, as is Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who started his career with the Welsh club. With Aston Villa likely to sell Darren Bent, his name has also been mentioned as a realistic option. They may also pounce for Welsh winger Hal Robson-Kanu from relegated Reading.



Chelsea

There is bound to be a summer of change ahead at Stamford Bridge, with changes in both the management and the playing staff. Firstly, Chelsea legend Jose Mourinho is expected to return to the club as manager to replace Rafael Benitez, after making it clear he wants to leave current club Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician is expected to be given a massive £100million from owner Roman Abramovich to spend on building a title-winning team. The obvious problems are upfront, as Fernando Torres has failed to live up to expectations since signing from Liverpool and may finally be sold.

Demba Ba has also been slightly unconvincing since his move from Newcastle in January, so it's no surprise to see the likes of Radamel Falcao and Edinson Cavani being linked with the Blues. They will face plenty of competition for these star names, and will no doubt have to fork out a lot of money for them, but they seem the ideal big-name boost that the club needs if they are to mount a serious challenge domestically and in Europe again. Robert Lewandowski is also said to be a target, and Chelsea may offer youngster Kevin De Bruyne in return for the Pole, as Dortmund are admirers of the young attacking midfielder.

Exciting young German winger Andre Schurrle is widely expected to join from Bayer Leverkusen for around £20million, while a defensive midfielder is also on the list. The injury-prone Michael Essien is likely to leave, and Mourinho is said to want either Sami Khedira or Daniele De Rossi as a replacement. Backup players like Yossi Benayoun, Victor Moses and Marko Marin may be shown the door, as may long-time captain John Terry, who has been linked with a surprise move to Galatasaray. It has been confirmed however, that another club legend, Frank Lampard, will stay with the club for one more season after signing a new deal. And finally, young striker Romelu Lukaku will likely be sent out on loan again after a successful spell with West Brom, with Swansea and West Ham interested in the Belgian.



Everton

With long-serving manager David Moyes confirmed as leaving for Manchester United, a number of key players have been rumoured as set to follow. Whether or not they follow their manager to Old Trafford remains to be seen, but Moyes is apparently keen on Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka. Belgian midfielder Fellaini has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Chelsea after an impressive season, and it may be hard for the club to persuade their star players to stay at Goodison Park under a new manager.

Roberto Martinez, whose Wigan side just became the first team to win the FA Cup and be relegated in the same season, has been linked with the vacancy, as has Cardiff City's Malkay Mackay, and their choice for Moyes' replacement will no doubt have some bearing on which players are brought in. Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo nearly joined in January, and they may move for him again or for Queens Park Rangers' Loic Remy as they have lacked a regular goal scorer upfront this season. Former Toffees star Joleon Lescott has been linked with a return to the club after falling out of favour at Manchester City. Club captain Phil Neville will also be leaving the club at the end of the season and is expected to retire, which may lead to a return in a coaching capacity.



Fulham

Martin Jol's side have endured a difficult end to the season with no win in eight games, and the manager is now under pressure. If he stays he will be given money to strengthen his squad, but former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has been linked as a replacement. Star player Dimitar Berbatov is also unhappy at the club, and may leave after just one season since joining from Manchester United, with Turkish giants Galatasaray preparing a bid of around £5million for the Bulgarian. On-loan Arsenal man Emmanuel Frimpong is expected to join on a permanent deal, though Urby Emmanuelson will probably return to parent club AC Milan.

There could be change between the sticks as veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has reportedly turned down a new contract and Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has been targeted. Another of the club's 'keepers David Stockdale has spent the season on loan at Hull, and will join the newly-promoted side on a permanent basis next season. Other transfer targets include Romelu Lukaku from rivals Chelsea, who is set for another season out on loan, though he is more likely to go to Swansea or West Ham.



Hull City

Steve Bruce's side will look to strengthen after finishing second in the Championship, and will perhaps exploit the loan market for some bargain deals. The former Manchester United defender's relationship with his old club may mean he can sign one or two squad players on loan, and has been linked with a move for young midfielder Nick Powell. Reading striker Noel Hunt has also been linked after some impressive displays in spite of his club's relegation from the Premier League this season, while Leicester City's Andy King is also a target, after his club failed to get past Watford in the Championship playoff semi-finals. On-loan Egyptian striker Gedo is also keen to join Hull on a permanent basis in the summer. Another loan player, Fulham's David Stockdale, is also likely to stay at the club permanently. On the way out are Sonny Bradley and Danny East, who have joined Portsmouth after being released.



Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers is expected to be given a lot of money to spend this summer as he hopes to help the club break back into the top four and maybe even sustain a genuine title challenge. There may have to be a few sales first, though that hopefully won't include star player Luis Suarez, who is wanted by Bayern Munich and Juventus. The likes of Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Martin Skrtel have been in poor form and are likely to be shown the door, while £35million flop Andy Carroll will either return to old club Newcastle or make his current loan move to West Ham permanent after a good season at Upton Park. Goalkeeper Pepe Reina is reportedly wanted by Barcelona, and Liverpool may be tempted to sell as he is arguably past his best and the likes of Michel Vorm have been linked with a move to Anfield.

The club may make an audacious attempt to bring back Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid, as they miss the playmaking abilities of the Spaniard who they sold to the La Liga giants four years ago. The main priority, though, is a striker, with Rodgers keen to make sure his team aren't over-reliant on Suarez again as they have been many times this season. Daniel Sturridge was brought in from Chelsea in January and he has given them more options, but with Suarez also banned for the first few games of next season, they won't want to fall behind early on. Free-scoring Porto striker Jackson Martinez has been linked, as have Aston Villa duo Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann, though the club may miss out to Tottenham for Barcelona's out-of-favour forward David Villa. They could also move to bring back Tom Ince, their former youngster who is now attracting a lot of interest after impressing in the Championship with Blackpool.



Manchester City

After a poor showing in their attempt to retain the Premier League title this season, as well as a shock defeat in the FA Cup final, Roberto Mancini has been sacked and all signs point to Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini coming in to replace him. The new manager is likely to bring new players as the club's wealthy owners will want to bring in better players to try and win back the title from rivals Manchester United. A poor transfer window last summer saw the likes of Scott Sinclair and Maicon join and then barely play, and these are players who could certainly be sold this year. Other squad players such as Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, Joleon Lescott, Aleksandar Kolarov and James Milner could also make way, with Lescott possibly set for a return to former club Everton, as previously mentioned, and Kolarov supposedly wanted by Juventus.

Carlos Tevez has had an improved year with the club, but is still understood to favour a move away from England and is a target for big-spending Monaco. Edin Dzeko is another striker who could go, after failing to impress consistently since joining the club two years ago. The Bosnian is being targeted by a number of Serie A clubs such as Juventus and AC Milan, and could also move to Napoli as part of a deal to bring Edinson Cavani to the Etihad Stadium, though City will face competition from Chelsea for the 26-year-old. Pellegrini is said to be plotting a raid on Malaga, bringing star player Isco with him when he departs. He may also move for other La Liga stars, such as Sevilla's Jesus Navas and Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria, as well as a big-money move for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus.

A new playmaker to take the weight off the jaded David Silva's shoulders is a must, and AZ Alkmaar youngster Adam Maher is also reportedly a target for this role.



Manchester United

United will have to be busy this summer, as their big-spending rivals City will surely be doing everything in their financial power to build a team to win back the Premier League title. United were arguably unconvincing in some areas of their pitch despite their title win this season, with the team often looking over-reliant on Dutch striker Robin van Persie to score all the goals. The former Arsenal man has had a great first season with the club, but could do with extra support as the likes of Nani, Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia have not offered much in the way of assists from the wings.

Nani has been linked with a move to Juventus and it may be time for the Portuguese winger to leave after failing to live up to his potential at Old Trafford, and a number of attacking midfielders and wingers have been linked to the club as replacements. United could make an ambitious bid to compete with Real Madrid for the signing of Gareth Bale, though they may not feel they can compete financially with the Spanish giants. Nicolas Gaitan of Benfica has also been linked, though Bayer Leverkusen are also interested as they will probably lose Andre Schurrle to Chelsea. Elsewhere, with Paul Scholes retiring, midfielders such as Juventus duo Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal, and Benfica's Nemanja Matic. With David Moyes taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson, there have also been inevitable links to Everton players, with Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka all reported to be targets. Rio Ferdinand is coming to the end of his contract and could be on the way out, and Valencia centre-back Adil Rami has been linked as a replacement, though Arsenal are also said to be interested.

The biggest story, however, is that Wayne Rooney is sure to leave the club after submitting a transfer request. The 27-year-old is unhappy with his role at Old Trafford and is wanted by a host of Europe's top clubs, such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG, as well as United's Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea, and Moyes will face a big decision straight away when he takes this high-pressure job over what to do with the unsettled star.



Newcastle United

Alan Pardew may be sacked after a disappointing season with the club. Despite pushing for the top four in 2011/12, Newcastle flirted with relegation this term and that could mean a host of changes are made at St James' Park. Demba Ba left for Chelsea in January, and no doubt the likes of Hatem Ben Arfa, Yohan Cabaye and Papiss Cisse will be considering their futures as they may feel the club is not progressing as they would like, and they would not be short of suitors elsewhere. Ben Arfa has been linked with Spurs and Arsenal in the past, while Cabaye is also seen as a potential Paul Scholes replacement in United's midfield. Borussia Dortmund are on the lookout for a striker due to the likely departure of Robert Lewandowski, and Cisse is supposedly one of their targets along with Aston Villa's Christian Benteke.

The club spent big in January but it did not help them a great deal in their relegation fight, so they may have to rethink their transfer policy this summer, going for more established Premier League players rather than youngsters from Ligue 1. Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy could be available after Harry Redknapp's side went down, and Newcastle did try to sign him from Marseille in January before he eventually went to Loftus Road. A sensational return for Andy Carroll has also been mentioned, as Liverpool are unlikely to keep the tall target man who spent the season on loan at West Ham.

The Hammers also want to keep him permanently, but Carroll would probably favour a return to his old team where he first made a name for himself in the Premier League. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tim Krul is wanted by Serie A duo AC Milan and Roma, and Fabricio Coloccini is reportedly hoping to leave the club to return to his native Argentina due to homesickness. Long-serving goalkeeper Steve Harper has also announced he will be retiring from the game at the end of the season.<

Norwich City

The Canaries have already completed a decent signing with the announcement that on-loan left-back Javier Garrido will make a permanent transfer to the club from Lazio next season. A player who has been loaned out from the club will do the opposite, and make a permanent move away from Norwich, with Derby keen on signing striker Chris Martin. James Vaughan, on the other hand, is expected to return to Carrow Road from his loan spell at Huddersfield Town. Burnley midfielder Chris McCann is available on a free tranfer this summer and is being watched by Norwich as well as other Premier League clubs. Manager Chris Hughton is also reportedly keen on bringing former Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili back to England.



Southampton

There have been recent rumours that Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino could already leave the club despite only joining in the middle of this season, and the search for a new manager would certainly affect the club's transfer plans. The Argentinian manager is widely tipped to make a raid on La Liga if he does stay, as he knows a number of talented players playing in Spain from his days in charge of Espanyol. Malaga defender Jesus Gamez is one from Spain that has been linked and could move to St Mary's for £5million. Other targets include free agent Mathieu Flamini from AC Milan, who is also wanted by Aston Villa, and highly-rated Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, who has also been watched by big clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Squad players such as Billy Sharp, Emmanuel Mayuka, Tadanari Lee, Guly Do Prado, Steve De Ridder, Richard Chaplow and Danny Butterfield have reportedly all been told that their future’s lie away from the South coast club. However, they will hope to keep hold of Inter Milan target Morgan Schneiderlin and teenage sensation Luke Shaw, the young left-back who has impressed the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham with his displays this season, drawing comparisons to a young Gareth Bale.



Stoke City

A big high profile departure from Stoke this summer will be former Liverpool, Manchester United and England star Michael Owen, though the 33-year-old's retirement from the game will arguably not have a great deal of impact on Tony Pulis' side, as he has barely featured since joining on a free transfer at the start of the season. Elsewhere, striker Kenwyne Jones could leave for newly-promoted Cardiff City and ageing goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen may not have much of a future at the club with the arrival of promising young shot-stopper Jack Butland from Birmingham City. Butland will probably become the Potters' number one straight away, with current first-choice Asmir Begovic a target for big clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. The Bosnian could leave in a £15million deal and give Pulis money to strengthen a team that battled relegation this year with a poor run of form in the second half of the season. Peter Crouch could also leave the club after a drop in form, and is wanted by Sam Allardyce as a replacement for Andy Carroll at West Ham.

Charlie Adam, something of a disappointment since signing from Liverpool, could also be set for an exit to Crystal Palace if the Eagles win promotion under Adam's old boss at Blackpool, Ian Holloway. There have not been many names linked as coming in to the club so far, apart from Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira and Arsenal misfit Nicklas Bendtner, who is unlikely to be kept by the Gunners and who could replace Crouch if he leaves for West Ham.



Swansea City

Swansea had a great transfer window last summer, bringing in one of the signings of the season in Michu, who signed for just £2million. Michael Laudrup will be hoping for similar success this year - that is, if he doesn't take the Everton job after emerging as another possible candidate. First, they might have to deal with the departures of key duo Michel Vorm and Ashley Williams, who are both targets for Arsenal and Liverpool. It has been rumoured that Vorm could be replaced by Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. They have already tried to sign young Sporting Lisbon defender Eric Dier, though he has rejected a move. They will be hoping to keep loan star Jonathen De Guzman on a permanent deal from Villareal, and will also likely look to La Liga again for some bargain transfers, having already agreed a deal to sign Real Betis midfielder Jose Canas. Scott Sinclair could also return to the club just one year after leaving, due to his inability to get into the Manchester City team, and other wingers are said to be on Laudrup's shortlist, such as Queens Park Rangers' Junior Hoilett and Chelsea's Victor Moses. Romelu Lukaku could also join on loan from the Stamford Bridge club.



Sunderland

After recently inheriting a struggling side from previous manager Martin O'Neill, Paolo Di Canio will be keen to put his own stamp on this Sunderland team, and is reportedly targeting some players from the Italian league that he knows well. Lazio centre-back Modibo Diakité has already been identified as a target, as Di Canio looks to improve on current defensive pairing John O'Shea and Carlos Cuellar. Danny Rose has impressed on loan from Tottenham and Di Canio has expressed his hope of keeping the England Under-21 international on a permanent deal, but he may lose in-form goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, whose displays this season have attracted interest from Arsenal and Napoli. Former striker Darren Bent could be an option for the club, as he is likely to leave after being frozen out at Aston Villa by Paul Lambert this season. The club apparently made an audacious attempt to sign Napoli's Edinson Cavani, though it is likely to be little more than a joke offer.



Tottenham Hotspur

It could be a big summer at White Hart Lane, with Spurs' future in the balance as they go into the final day of the Premier League this season. The club could be set for Champions League football if results go there way, and that will play a big part in determining whether or not star player Gareth Bale stays at the club. The Welsh winger has been in phenomenal form for the club this season and Real Madrid have made no secret of their interest, offering as much as £65million and possibly players like Gonzalo Higuain in return for the PFA Player of the Year. Andre Villas-Boas has said he hopes to keep Bale and may even tie him down to a new bumper deal of around £170,000 a week even if they don't finish in the top four, though the money brought in from his transfer could strengthen many areas of the squad.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto could leave the club and Danny Rose may make his loan to Sunderland permanent, meaning Spurs will step up their interest in Inter Milan left-back Alvaro Pereira, whom Villas-Boas knows from his Porto days and is keen to work with again. Emmanuel Adebayor is likely to leave after a poor season and is wanted by Monaco, so a striker could be on the agenda for Spurs, as the likes of David Villa and Christian Benteke have been linked to the club. Scott Parker hasn't had the best season either and could be shifted to Queens Park Rangers, meaning a midfielder could also join. Manchester United's Anderson has been linked, and they could try again for Mohamed Diame, who they were close to signing in January, though they may face competition from rivals Arsenal for the Senegalese international.

There have even been suggestions that long-serving striker Jermain Defoe could make way after a poor run of form, with a possible return to old club West Ham being mooted, as they will need a replacement for Andy Carroll when his loan deal ends. Andros Townsend could give AVB more options and compete for a place in the team following his return from a promising loan spell with QPR, perhaps replacing Aaron Lennon who has emerged as a surprise target for Serie A side Inter Milan. It perhaps looks like more outs than ins at the moment for Spurs, but a top four spot will ensure that it's mainly their unwanted squad players that depart, rather than their star names.



West Bromwich Albion

West Brom had a great start to the season under Steve Clarke, but have faltered slightly in the latter half of the campaign, showing perhaps that there is room for improvement at the club. One blow for the Baggies boss is that they will lose loan-star Romelu Lukaku as he either returns to Chelsea or goes on loan again elsewhere, being strongly linked with West Ham and Swansea City.

That will leave gaps upfront as Peter Odemwingie is also likely to leave after falling out with the club following his failed attempt to force through a move to Queens Park Rangers in January. Franco Di Santo is reportedly a target following his relegation with Wigan Athletic, as is Anderlecht striker Dieumerci Mbokani. They are also one of many clubs who are looking at Scott Sinclair's situation, after the 24-year-old is likely to be sold by Manchester City this summer. Also on the way out of the Hawthorns could be Graeme Dorrans, with the club saying they will listen to offers for the attacking midfielder. They will be determined, however, to hold on to Shane Long, who has been linked with Bundesliga duo Schalke and Hoffenheim.



West Ham United

A priority for West Ham manager Sam Allardyce this summer will be to keep hold of on-loan striker Andy Carroll, who will surely be sold by Liverpool. Newcastle are also interested in the 24-year-old target man, but Allardyce is a big fan of his and he has integrated well at Upton Park this season. Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is a backup option if Carroll leaves, and Romelu Lukaku could arrive on loan from Chelsea. Highly-rated Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes is also a target, though they would face much competition for the Championship goal-getter.

In other areas of the pitch, they might make a move for Chelsea's Michael Essien, who is unlikely to stay at Stamford Bridge after an injury-hit few years and an unsuccessful loan spell with Real Madrid. Essien would be the ideal replacement for Mohamed Diame if he leaves, and the Senegalese midfielder has been attracting strong interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham, who may activate his £3.5million release fee clause. Marouane Chamakh will presumably not be kept on after his failed loan spell from Arsenal, and another loan player Emmanuel Pogatetz could also leave, with AC Milan veteran Massimo Abrossini coming in as a replacement. They may also make a change to their goalkeeper, after being linked with Aston Villa shot-stopper Brad Guzan and Manchester United backup 'keeper Anders Lindegaard.



Watford/Crystal Palace

It is not yet clear which of these sides will be joining the other teams in the Premier League next season, as the two London sides have the small matter of the Championship Playoff final still to play. Watford may have a lot of work to do in the summer transfer window, as a lot of their current team is made up of loan players such as Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah and Udinese's Matej Vydra, both of whom have emerged as targets for bigger clubs such as Arsenal and Tottenham following their fine form in Gianfranco Zola's side's promotion push.

Birmingham City's Nathan Redmond is a target for them, but is also being watched by other Premier League clubs, but Zola has previously hinted that he himself is not in control of transfers at the club. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will have to prepare for life without star striker Wilfried Zaha, who has agreed a deal to join Manchester United. They could also use another highly rated young player, midfielder Jonathan Williams, and much will depend on whether they achieve promotion. If they do, another target for manager Ian Holloway is Stoke City's Charlie Adam, whom he worked with to good effect at Blackpool a couple of years ago. They are also said to be one of several clubs chasing Leicester City's Andy King. Veteran striker Kevin Phillips is also expected to play on for the club next season, whether it is in the top flight or not.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/18/club-by-club-summer-transfer-window-guide-whos-in-whos-out/feed/ 0 Mark BrusSat, 18 May 13 00:38:44 +0000A club by club summer transfer window guide. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/brighton-suspend-boss-gus-poyet/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/brighton-suspend-boss-gus-poyet/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:00 +0000 Steven Green http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145529 Former Chelsea man fuels exit speculation.

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Brighton manager Gus Poyet has been suspended and banned by the club as they launch an enquiry into comments he made following Monday night's playoff semi final defeat to Crystal Palace, The Express reports.

Poyet has been tipped to take over from Martin Jol at Fulham after he was linked with the soon to be vacant post at Everton and the south coast club have suspended him, along with assistants Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway as they probe his comments after the defeat.

"I have got to think about myself as well sometimes," Poyet said.

"Every summer you sit down and analyse where you can go, where you can get or not and depending on that you have got a project or a way of getting better."

"I've not been in this situation but I don't like it," Poyet said on Monday. "It's changed my view completely about everything I was prepared for, so we'll see now."

"I have always said that all the time we keep improving I am going to be at this football club and the day we hit the roof, I'm not."

"Is there something more? Right now I don't know, so I need to make sure I know there is, because if not I am not going to stay forever."

A statement on the club website read: “Brighton confirm it has suspended its manager, assistant manager and its first-team coach. The club will now follow its internal procedures.”

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Brighton manager Gus Poyet has been suspended and banned by the club as they launch an enquiry into comments he made following Monday night's playoff semi final defeat to Crystal Palace, The Express reports.

Poyet has been tipped to take over from Martin Jol at Fulham after he was linked with the soon to be vacant post at Everton and the south coast club have suspended him, along with assistants Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway as they probe his comments after the defeat.

"I have got to think about myself as well sometimes," Poyet said.

"Every summer you sit down and analyse where you can go, where you can get or not and depending on that you have got a project or a way of getting better."

"I've not been in this situation but I don't like it," Poyet said on Monday. "It's changed my view completely about everything I was prepared for, so we'll see now."

"I have always said that all the time we keep improving I am going to be at this football club and the day we hit the roof, I'm not."

"Is there something more? Right now I don't know, so I need to make sure I know there is, because if not I am not going to stay forever."

A statement on the club website read: “Brighton confirm it has suspended its manager, assistant manager and its first-team coach. The club will now follow its internal procedures.”

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/brighton-suspend-boss-gus-poyet/feed/ 0 Steven GreenFri, 17 May 13 17:31:00 +0000Former Chelsea man fuels exit speculation. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/young-winger-in-tottenham-talks/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/young-winger-in-tottenham-talks/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:27:35 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145426 Andros Townsend to hold talks over Spurs future.

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Tottenham's on-loan winger Andros Townsend is to hold talks with the club over his future, according to the London Evening Standard.

The talented 21-year-old has spent the second half of this season on loan at Queens Park Rangers, and has impressed for the club despite their relegation to the Championship.

The England Under-21 international wants to return to White Hart Lane next season, but only if he can be assured of more regular first team football under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Swansea City are said to be monitoring his situation, but as a Spurs fan who came up through the club's ranks, he is said to favour a stay at his parent club.

It is not yet clear if Spurs will find a place for him, though with Gareth Bale's recent switch to a more central role, there could be a gap to fill on the club's left flank. Bale could also be sold to Real Madrid in the summer, which would see a number of changes take place at the club, as they would likely have a great deal of money to spend from the Welshman's sale.

However, they have already been looking at other options on the wings, and have been linked with highly rated Blackpool wide man Tom Ince.


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Tottenham's on-loan winger Andros Townsend is to hold talks with the club over his future, according to the London Evening Standard.

The talented 21-year-old has spent the second half of this season on loan at Queens Park Rangers, and has impressed for the club despite their relegation to the Championship.

The England Under-21 international wants to return to White Hart Lane next season, but only if he can be assured of more regular first team football under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Swansea City are said to be monitoring his situation, but as a Spurs fan who came up through the club's ranks, he is said to favour a stay at his parent club.

It is not yet clear if Spurs will find a place for him, though with Gareth Bale's recent switch to a more central role, there could be a gap to fill on the club's left flank. Bale could also be sold to Real Madrid in the summer, which would see a number of changes take place at the club, as they would likely have a great deal of money to spend from the Welshman's sale.

However, they have already been looking at other options on the wings, and have been linked with highly rated Blackpool wide man Tom Ince.


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/young-winger-in-tottenham-talks/feed/ 0 Mark BrusFri, 17 May 13 17:27:35 +0000Andros Townsend to hold talks over Spurs future. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/transfer-rumour-gossip-arsenal-step-up-rooney-interest-man-united-chase-argentine-playmaker-bale-to-sign-new-deal/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/transfer-rumour-gossip-arsenal-step-up-rooney-interest-man-united-chase-argentine-playmaker-bale-to-sign-new-deal/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 10:20:37 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145467 A round-up of Friday's biggest transfer stories and gossip.

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Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with serious interest in want-away Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Tottenham will look to fight off interest from Real Madrid and offer Gareth Bale a massive £170,000 a week contract to stay at the club.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Jose Mourinho will get £100million to spend on transfers if he joins the club this summer.

Full story: The Sun.



West Ham are preparing to miss out on a permanent deal for Andy Carroll, and will look into signing Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku on loan next season.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Spurs are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Barcelona striker David Villa, beating Arsenal and Liverpool to his signature.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Manchester United will have to compete with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for highly-rated Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan.

Full story: Daily Express.

Spurs winger Aaron Lennon has emerged as a surprise target for Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

London trio Arsenal, Tottenham and Fulham are all eyeing a move for young Watford striker Matej Vydra.

Full story: Daily Express.

West Brom are plotting a raid on relegated Wigan for their striker Franco Di Santo, as they seek a replacement for on-loan Romelu Lukaku.

Full story: Daily Mirror.



Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao denies rumours that he has already agreed a deal to join big-spending French side Monaco for next season.

Full story: AS.

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar confirms he will be leaving the club following their relegation, but has not revealed his next destination.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Stoke City are monitoring Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira, once a target for Manchester United.

Full story: talkSPORT.

In-demand Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke wants a big pay rise to persuade him to turn down other offers and stay at Villa Park.

Full story: The Metro.

Want-away West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie could be a target for newly-promoted Hull City.

Full story: The Telegraph.



Fulham say they will keep faith with current manager Martin Jol, despite a poor end to the season at Craven Cottage.

Full story: London Evening Standard.

Former Manchester City eccentric Mario Balotelli will delight many of his fans with the news that he has joined Twitter - @FinallyMario!

Full story: The Metro.


]]> A round-up of Friday's biggest transfer stories and gossip.

Check in to Newcastle United vs Arsenal

Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with serious interest in want-away Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Tottenham will look to fight off interest from Real Madrid and offer Gareth Bale a massive £170,000 a week contract to stay at the club.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Jose Mourinho will get £100million to spend on transfers if he joins the club this summer.

Full story: The Sun.



West Ham are preparing to miss out on a permanent deal for Andy Carroll, and will look into signing Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku on loan next season.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Spurs are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Barcelona striker David Villa, beating Arsenal and Liverpool to his signature.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Manchester United will have to compete with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for highly-rated Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan.

Full story: Daily Express.

Spurs winger Aaron Lennon has emerged as a surprise target for Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

London trio Arsenal, Tottenham and Fulham are all eyeing a move for young Watford striker Matej Vydra.

Full story: Daily Express.

West Brom are plotting a raid on relegated Wigan for their striker Franco Di Santo, as they seek a replacement for on-loan Romelu Lukaku.

Full story: Daily Mirror.



Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao denies rumours that he has already agreed a deal to join big-spending French side Monaco for next season.

Full story: AS.

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar confirms he will be leaving the club following their relegation, but has not revealed his next destination.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Stoke City are monitoring Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira, once a target for Manchester United.

Full story: talkSPORT.

In-demand Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke wants a big pay rise to persuade him to turn down other offers and stay at Villa Park.

Full story: The Metro.

Want-away West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie could be a target for newly-promoted Hull City.

Full story: The Telegraph.



Fulham say they will keep faith with current manager Martin Jol, despite a poor end to the season at Craven Cottage.

Full story: London Evening Standard.

Former Manchester City eccentric Mario Balotelli will delight many of his fans with the news that he has joined Twitter - @FinallyMario!

Full story: The Metro.


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/transfer-rumour-gossip-arsenal-step-up-rooney-interest-man-united-chase-argentine-playmaker-bale-to-sign-new-deal/feed/ 0 Mark BrusFri, 17 May 13 11:20:37 +0000A round-up of Friday's biggest transfer stories and gossip. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/cardiff-city-plot-ambitious-move-to-sign-15m-french-international-forward-bafetimbi-gomis/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/cardiff-city-plot-ambitious-move-to-sign-15m-french-international-forward-bafetimbi-gomis/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 09:25:41 +0000 The Newshound http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145474 Bluebirds set sights on Lyon ace.



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Newly promoted Premier League side Cardiff City will launch a summer move to capture Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis according to the Daily Mail.

The Welsh side are tracking the £15m rated marksman, as well as fellow Ligue 1 ace Salomon Kalou, as Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay sets about plotting the use of a £30m transfer fund handed to him by the club's owners, keen to retain their place in the top tier.

Gomis would be quite some capture, the 27 year old has consistently scored goals in the French top tier, netting 47 goals in four seasons at Saint-Etienne before securing a big money move to the Stade Gerland.

The French international has gone on to score 74 goals in 189 appearances for Lyon, a side that may well have to sell a player or two to balance the books this summer, and Gomis may be tempted by the challenge of a move to the Premier League.

One would imagine that other Premier League sides would also be keen on Gomis, indeed Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have all previously been linked with the powerful forward, however a move to Cardiff City may be a prospect the striker could be tempted by.


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Check in to Nice vs Olympique Lyon

Newly promoted Premier League side Cardiff City will launch a summer move to capture Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis according to the Daily Mail.

The Welsh side are tracking the £15m rated marksman, as well as fellow Ligue 1 ace Salomon Kalou, as Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay sets about plotting the use of a £30m transfer fund handed to him by the club's owners, keen to retain their place in the top tier.

Gomis would be quite some capture, the 27 year old has consistently scored goals in the French top tier, netting 47 goals in four seasons at Saint-Etienne before securing a big money move to the Stade Gerland.

The French international has gone on to score 74 goals in 189 appearances for Lyon, a side that may well have to sell a player or two to balance the books this summer, and Gomis may be tempted by the challenge of a move to the Premier League.

One would imagine that other Premier League sides would also be keen on Gomis, indeed Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have all previously been linked with the powerful forward, however a move to Cardiff City may be a prospect the striker could be tempted by.


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/17/cardiff-city-plot-ambitious-move-to-sign-15m-french-international-forward-bafetimbi-gomis/feed/ 0 The NewshoundFri, 17 May 13 10:25:41 +0000Bluebirds set sights on Lyon ace. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/16/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-in-100m-spending-spree-ac-milan-join-benteke-chase-gunners-pair-set-for-exit/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/16/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-in-100m-spending-spree-ac-milan-join-benteke-chase-gunners-pair-set-for-exit/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:43 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145398 A round-up of Thursday's biggest transfer stories.

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AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with Aston Villa star Christian Benteke, joining Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund in the race for his signature.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Shakhtar's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho wants the club the lower his release fee clause so that he can join Manchester City this summer.

Full story: Daily Express.

Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has informed Manchester City of five main transfer targets he wants to pursue if he joins the club.

Full story: Daily Star.

However, Malaga themselves deny that their in-demand boss will be allowed to leave the club at the end of the season.

Full story: talkSPORT.



Jose Mourinho will be handed £100m to invest in his Chelsea squad if he does, as expected, return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool have reportedly made a £4million bid for young Sporting Lisbon central defender Tiago Ilori.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Tottenham have been linked with a number of strikers, including Barcelona's David Villa and 19-year-old Croatian Ante Rebic.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Arsenal contract rebel Bacary Sagna has not ruled out a move to French giants PSG this summer, though he says he has not been approached by the club.

Full story: The Sun.

Chelsea are expected to announce that veteran midfielder Frank Lampard has been given a new one-year contract.

Full story: London Evening Standard.



Fellow Chelsea legend John Terry would also like to sign a new contract with the club, after also being linked with a move away this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Rafael Benitez says he is proud of his time at Chelsea, with the interim manager set to end his time at the club with silverware, following the Blues' Europa League triumph.

Full story: BBC Sport.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is the latest player to express his hope that Jose Mourinho will be the club's next manager.

Full story: Daily Express.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes he may still be able to keep hold of manager Roberto Martinez next season, despite the club's relegation to the Championship.

Full story: The Telegraph.

However, Malaga are reportedly considering Martinez as a replacement if Pellegrini joins Manchester City.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Arsenal misfit Marouane Chamakh admits he is unlikely to stay at the club next season and would welcome a return to former club Bordeaux.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Newly-promoted Hull City are targeting a move for former Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Full story: The Sun.



Wolves, who will play in League One next season, are said to be making an audacious move for former England manager Steve McClaren to take over at the club.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

A website linked with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has apologised for the untrue rumour they published yesterday saying that the club had bid for Wayne Rooney!

Full story: Sports Direct News.

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AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with Aston Villa star Christian Benteke, joining Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund in the race for his signature.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Shakhtar's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho wants the club the lower his release fee clause so that he can join Manchester City this summer.

Full story: Daily Express.

Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has informed Manchester City of five main transfer targets he wants to pursue if he joins the club.

Full story: Daily Star.

However, Malaga themselves deny that their in-demand boss will be allowed to leave the club at the end of the season.

Full story: talkSPORT.



Jose Mourinho will be handed £100m to invest in his Chelsea squad if he does, as expected, return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool have reportedly made a £4million bid for young Sporting Lisbon central defender Tiago Ilori.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Tottenham have been linked with a number of strikers, including Barcelona's David Villa and 19-year-old Croatian Ante Rebic.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Arsenal contract rebel Bacary Sagna has not ruled out a move to French giants PSG this summer, though he says he has not been approached by the club.

Full story: The Sun.

Chelsea are expected to announce that veteran midfielder Frank Lampard has been given a new one-year contract.

Full story: London Evening Standard.



Fellow Chelsea legend John Terry would also like to sign a new contract with the club, after also being linked with a move away this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Rafael Benitez says he is proud of his time at Chelsea, with the interim manager set to end his time at the club with silverware, following the Blues' Europa League triumph.

Full story: BBC Sport.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is the latest player to express his hope that Jose Mourinho will be the club's next manager.

Full story: Daily Express.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes he may still be able to keep hold of manager Roberto Martinez next season, despite the club's relegation to the Championship.

Full story: The Telegraph.

However, Malaga are reportedly considering Martinez as a replacement if Pellegrini joins Manchester City.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Arsenal misfit Marouane Chamakh admits he is unlikely to stay at the club next season and would welcome a return to former club Bordeaux.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Newly-promoted Hull City are targeting a move for former Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Full story: The Sun.



Wolves, who will play in League One next season, are said to be making an audacious move for former England manager Steve McClaren to take over at the club.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

A website linked with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has apologised for the untrue rumour they published yesterday saying that the club had bid for Wayne Rooney!

Full story: Sports Direct News.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/16/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-in-100m-spending-spree-ac-milan-join-benteke-chase-gunners-pair-set-for-exit/feed/ 0 Mark BrusThu, 16 May 13 11:03:43 +0000A round-up of Thursday's biggest transfer stories. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/highly-rated-liverpool-target-offered-new-deal/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/highly-rated-liverpool-target-offered-new-deal/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:02 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145346 Blackpool offer new contract to in-demand youngster.

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Liverpool target Tom Ince is to be offered a new deal by current club Blackpool, according to ESPN.

The 21-year-old winger, son of former England captain Paul Ince, has really caught the eye in the Championship this season with 18 goals, which has seen him linked with a return to his old club Liverpool, where he started as a youngster.

The Reds are regretting letting him leave after his fine displays, and are interested in competing with Tottenham to bring the young English talent back to the Premier League this summer, after Blackpool missed out on a playoff place.

Ince may feel he is happy to continue developing under the management of his father Paul, but the club are keen to tie him down to a new deal in case he is tempted by the offer of a big move.

Speaking to the Blackpool Gazette, manager Ince said: "We all know the situation with Matty and Thomas.

"We have options on them but 12 months is not a long time, so we have offered them new deals. 12 months isn't long enough, and by January they will have clubs everywhere trying to speak to them. Those two are high on our list to look at."

Ince is one of a few big talents currently outside of the top flight, and could follow Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha up to the Premier League this summer.

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Liverpool target Tom Ince is to be offered a new deal by current club Blackpool, according to ESPN.

The 21-year-old winger, son of former England captain Paul Ince, has really caught the eye in the Championship this season with 18 goals, which has seen him linked with a return to his old club Liverpool, where he started as a youngster.

The Reds are regretting letting him leave after his fine displays, and are interested in competing with Tottenham to bring the young English talent back to the Premier League this summer, after Blackpool missed out on a playoff place.

Ince may feel he is happy to continue developing under the management of his father Paul, but the club are keen to tie him down to a new deal in case he is tempted by the offer of a big move.

Speaking to the Blackpool Gazette, manager Ince said: "We all know the situation with Matty and Thomas.

"We have options on them but 12 months is not a long time, so we have offered them new deals. 12 months isn't long enough, and by January they will have clubs everywhere trying to speak to them. Those two are high on our list to look at."

Ince is one of a few big talents currently outside of the top flight, and could follow Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha up to the Premier League this summer.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/highly-rated-liverpool-target-offered-new-deal/feed/ 0 Mark BrusWed, 15 May 13 22:26:02 +0000Blackpool offer new contract to in-demand youngster. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/tottenham-among-clubs-on-alert-as-watford-striker-matej-vydra-plots-premier-league-future/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/tottenham-among-clubs-on-alert-as-watford-striker-matej-vydra-plots-premier-league-future/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:29:50 +0000 Steven Green http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=145336 Czech goalscorer will leave if Hornets fail to go up.

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On loan Watford striker Matej Vydra has put a number of Premier League clubs on high alert after admitting that he will move on should they fail to secure promotion this month, according to the London Evening Standard.

The 21-year-old who is currently on loan with Watford from Italian side Udinese has made a name for himself this season by notching 24 goals in 50 games and has attracted the attentions of a number of Premier League sides.

QPR, Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa have all been credited with an interest at various points during the campaign will now be put on high alert as the Czech Republic international has announced that he will look to move on should they fail to overcome Crystal Palace in the Championship play off final later this month.

He has made it clear that he would strongly consider another season at Vicarage Road if they make it to the top flight, but failure will cast his future into doubt as he is behind Antonio Di Natale and Colombian forward Luis Muriel in the packing order at the Northern Italian packing order and may struggle to re-establish himself should he return.

Vydra is valued at just £5 million, but it is thought that any club wanting to sign him will have to pay significantly more than that to secure his services as his contract with Udinese runs until 2016.

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On loan Watford striker Matej Vydra has put a number of Premier League clubs on high alert after admitting that he will move on should they fail to secure promotion this month, according to the London Evening Standard.

The 21-year-old who is currently on loan with Watford from Italian side Udinese has made a name for himself this season by notching 24 goals in 50 games and has attracted the attentions of a number of Premier League sides.

QPR, Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa have all been credited with an interest at various points during the campaign will now be put on high alert as the Czech Republic international has announced that he will look to move on should they fail to overcome Crystal Palace in the Championship play off final later this month.

He has made it clear that he would strongly consider another season at Vicarage Road if they make it to the top flight, but failure will cast his future into doubt as he is behind Antonio Di Natale and Colombian forward Luis Muriel in the packing order at the Northern Italian packing order and may struggle to re-establish himself should he return.

Vydra is valued at just £5 million, but it is thought that any club wanting to sign him will have to pay significantly more than that to secure his services as his contract with Udinese runs until 2016.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/05/15/tottenham-among-clubs-on-alert-as-watford-striker-matej-vydra-plots-premier-league-future/feed/ 0 Steven GreenWed, 15 May 13 12:29:50 +0000Czech goalscorer will leave if Hornets fail to go up.