Striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is said to be ready to force through a move to Arsenal from AC Milan this summer, following Italy’s exit from the World Cup – Metro
Swansea defender Ben Davies, 21, will become Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing at the north London club for a fee of around £8m – Daily Mirror
Brazilian club Sao Paulo claim they have finalised an agreement with AC Milan, Major League Soccer and Orlando City to take 32 year-old forward Kaka on loan until December 2014 – L’Equipe
Dinamo Zagreb have declined a £3m transfer enquiry from Inter Milan for 21 year-old midfielder Marcelo Brozovic – Tuttosport
Liverpool are preparing a £21m bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s 25-year-old midfielder Lars Bender – Bild (German)