Friday’s transfer rumour roundup.
Frank Lampard, 36, who left Chelsea at the end of last season, is set to join Manchester City’s franchise club New York City in the MLS – Daily Star
Manchester United are preparing to test Juventus’ resolve over Arturo Vidal, 27, by launching a £30m bid for the Chile midfielder – Daily Star
However, Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £44m offer for Vidal as Arsene Wenger looks to beef up his midfield options – Metro
Italy striker Mario Balotelli will not be returning to the Premier League with Arsenal after AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani told Milan’s website that the 23-year-old will remain with the club – Daily Express
Arsenal are considering a £21m bid for Bayern Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender after having a £15m offer for the 25-year-old rejected last summer – Daily Express
William Carvalho has seemingly re-opened the door to a move away from Sporting Lisbon this summer – Sky Sports
Arsenal have turned their attention to Newcastle United defender Mathieu Debuchy, 28 – Metro
Arsenal have a meeting scheduled with the representative of Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado next week – Inside Futbol
French club Lille’s 19-year-old Belgium international forward Divock Origi is set to complete a move to Liverpool for £10m – L’Equipe (French)
Luke Shaw will complete his move from Southampton to Manchester United in the next 48 hours – for a record £33m – Daily Mirror
Barcelona think they will be able to sign Luis Suarez for a knock-down £40million following his biting shame at the World Cup in Brazil – Metro
Arsenal and Manchester United want to gatecrash Liverpool’s bid to sign Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez – Daily Star
Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal for Bayern Munich’s 22-year-old Switzerland midfielder Xheridan Shaqiri – Bild (German)
Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala says he has not yet decided about his future after Manchester City announced they will increase their efforts to recruit the 23-year-old French international – Le Figaro (French)
Sevilla claim Liverpool’s pursuit of left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, is all but over after the clubs failed to agree a fee with the Spanish side wanting £20m – Independent
Everton’s Seamus Coleman has snubbed Arsenal’s transfer interest by signing 5-year contract to stay at Goodison Park – Daily Mirror
Marseille have made Michy Batshuayi their second signing in two days as they seek to offset the potential departure of Mathieu Valbuena – Sky Sports
Manchester City’s £12m capture of Fernando will hasten the departure of Jack Rodwell after two injury-hit years at the Etihad Stadium – Daily Express
Inter Milan are set to rival a host of Premier League clubs for the signature of Barcelona midfielder Alex Song – Daily Star
Manchester United are set to battle it out with Liverpool for the signature of Ghana World Cup star Andre Ayew – Daily Mirror
Inter Milan’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has denied reports that they are in talks with Manchester City over Stevan Jovetic – Sky Sports
West Ham United are in talks to sign Boca Juniors defender Emanuel Insua on a four-year deal – Daily Mirror
Arsenal have received a transfer boost after the agent of Mathieu Valbuena revealed his client would consider leaving Marseille this summer – talkSPORT
West Ham and Cardiff Hold Serious Interest in Bosnia World Cup Star Muhamed Besic – Inside Futbol
Manchester United and Tottenham have been put on red alert after the agent of Colombian star James Rodriguez stated he is keeping his options open over a big summer move – talkSPORT