Thursday’s transfer rumour roundup.
Manchester City are poised to complete the signing of Bacary Sagna, 31, after the France international rejected an improved offer to stay with Arsenal – London Evening Standard
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal wants to sign Dutch winger Arjen Robben, 30, to play alongside his Bayern Munich team-mate Toni Kroos, 24, at Old Trafford with a £20m deal for the midfielder already done – Daily Mail
Bebe hopes to convince Louis van Gaal that he can play a part at Manchester United after a successful season on loan at Pacos de Ferreira – Sky Sports
Charlton goalkeeper Ben Hamer, 26, is set to complete his move to Premier League newcomers Leicester City on a free transfer – South London Press
Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, 27, has gone back to the top of Manchester City’s shopping list as Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala, 23, stalls on a possible move to the Premier League champions – Daily Mirror
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is a £20m target for Valencia. The 28-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and has yet to be offered a new deal – Daily Star
Liverpool are considering bidding for Barcelona’s World Cup-winning striker Pedro, 26, with the Spanish club willing to sell – Daily Mirror
But Liverpool’s hopes of signing England midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, before the World Cup have hit a stumbling block because of Southampton’s £25m valuation – Daily Star
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has refused to be drawn on the future of Cesc Fabregas, with the midfielder having been linked with a move to Manchester United – Sky Sports
Tottenham midfielder Sandro, 25, wants to move to Italy this summer, according to his agent – Daily Express
Newcastle must offer Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis £100,000 per week if they want to sign him this summer. The 28-year-old becomes a free agent next month – Daily Mirror
Swansea boss Garry Monk has warned Arsenal and Liverpool that Spanish striker Michu, 28, is not for sale – Daily Express
However, Liverpool’s former Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to return to Wales to recruit Swans goalkeeper Michael Vorm, 30, and Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker, 22 – South Wales Echo
Arsenal are closing in on Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, 22, as a potential replacement for Sagna – Daily Telegraph
Wolves’ out-of-contract defender Richard Stearman, 26, is in demand, but not by Middlesbrough – Evening Gazette
Stoke say they have not received any enquiries about Ryan Shawcross and are determined to keep their best players at the Britannia Stadium – Sky Sports
Former England striker Alan Smith, 33, has signed for Notts County – even though he does not know how much he will be paid – Daily Mail
Thibaut Courtois has told Chelsea that they need to sell Petr Cech this summer – if they want him to return to Stamford Bridge – Metro
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has confirmed that Liverpool are interested in securing the services of Emre Can – Goal.com
Brazilian midfielder Bernard could be about to spark a transfer war after admitting he is not happy in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk – Football Direct News
Liverpool are preparing a £18million offer for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony as the club look to kick-start their summer spending – Metro
Henrik Larsson has done his best to distance himself from talk of succeeding Neil Lennon at Celtic, but admitted he does view himself as manager of the Scottish giants at some point in the future – Inside Futbol
Long-serving Arsenal director Lord Harris of Peckham insists manager Arsene Wenger will be fully backed by the board again this summer – Sky Sports
Manchester United could be set to take advantage of AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy’s uncertain situation – Football Direct News
Hakan Calhanoglu has told Hamburg that he wants to leave the club this summer so he can emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – Goal.com
Sevilla have not given up hope of persuading Ivan Rakitic to sign a new contract at the club – Inside Futbol