Sevilla are confident of keeping midfield star Ivan Rakitic out of the clutches of Liverpool and Chelsea after expressing their intention to tie the 26-year-old down to a new three-year deal in the coming weeks – talkSPORT
Lille are facing a fight to keep hold of Salomon Kalou this summer as Arsenal and Liverpool are joined by a host of European clubs in their interest – Sky Sports
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been in Belgium to check on the progress of Eden Hazard’s younger brother Thorgen, 21, who is earning rave reviews while playing at Zulte Waregem, on loan from the Stamford Bridge club – Daily Mail
Newly promoted Leicester City are lining up a bid to sign Manchester United’s attacking midfielder Nick Powell, 20, as they prepare for life in the Premier League – Daily Express
Manchester City are planning to strengthen their defence with a move for Roma’s Moroccan defender Mehdi Benatia, 27 – Daily Mail