- Wayne Rooney is an Arsenal target with Arsene Wenger ready to smash wage structure.

- Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke given reality check following interest from Tottenham, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.

- Christian Atsu is wanted by Liverpool but prefers Tottenham move if he is to leave FC Porto.

- Manchester City's Sergio Aguero insists he is staying and not leaving for Real Madrid.

- Joao Moutinho is poised to snub Spurs and join Monaco instead.

- Mark Hughes is interested in succeeding Tony Pulis at Stoke City.

- Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois is worried return could cost him World Cup place having been on loan at Atletico Madrid.

- Everton are planning to make an official approach for Wigan boss Roberto Martinez.

- Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is a summer target for Real Madrid, with rivals Atletico also interested.

- Fenerbache and Besiktas are interested in a swoop for Arsenal duo Nicklas Bendtner and Gervinho.

- West Ham are targeting a move for Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

- Jose Mourinho is plotting a £30million raid on old club Real Madrid for Luka Modric.

- Brazilian club Santos say they have received two bids for striker Neymar - thought to be Barcelona and Real Madrid

- Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea will now secure John Terry's future at Stamford Bridge after agreeing a new deal himself.

- Manchester City are fighting off competition from Real Madrid for the signature of £60million Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.

- Petr Cech is relishing Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea and believes the Special One can repeat the success he enjoyed at Stamford Bridge.

- David Beckham's dream of owning an Major League Soccer team has been put on hold by Manchester City.

- Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane last night heaped praise on Gareth Bale in a clear attempt to lure him to the Bernabeu.

- Rafa Benitez was last night named new Napoli boss – before his final game in charge of Chelsea.

- Andy Cole has warned David Moyes has to win a trophy in his first season to keep Manchester United fans happy.

- Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is convinced his tea of “rough diamonds” can shine brighter than Bayern Munich’s superstars tonight.

- Tottenham winger Andros Townsend was last night heading for rehab and out of the European under-21 Championships after being charged with betting offences by the FA.

- Zinedine Zidane last night claimed Jose Mourinho lost his Special powers under the weight of expectation at Real Madrid.

- Thomas Muller last night vowed to banish the Champions League ghosts that have haunted Bayern Munich for three years.

- Frank Lampard blames Sven Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello for failing to get the best out of him and Steven Gerrard for England.

- Liverpool chairman Tom Werner claims owners Fenway Sports Group are pleased with Brendan Rodgers' first season in charge.

- Arsenal youngster Elton Monteiro has has left the club and signed for Club Brugge.

- Toulouse coach Alain Casanova says he will do everything in his power to keep Etienne Capoue at the club - but admits the midfielder could leave.

- Davide Santon's agent has dashed AC Milan's hopes of luring his client away from Newcastle, insisting the full-back has "no intention" of leaving the north-east.

- Reading have not given up hope of persuading Liverpool target Alex Pearce to commit his future to the club.

- Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb are all available on free transfers after Reading opted against renewing the quintet's contracts at the Madejski Stadium.

- Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been urged by Samuel Eto'o to spurn interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal and join Anzhi Makhachkala.

- Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea says he is not thinking about a move away from the club.

- Tottenham target Alvaro Pereira insists he is happy to stay at Inter Milan.

- Marseille have revealed their interest in Tottenham target Leandro Damiao - but admit the Brazilian's price-tag could scupper a deal this summer.

- Lille want Arsenal's Gervinho - but a return to LOSC would only be on loan.

- Rafa Benitez will make Liverpool anchorman Lucas Leiva one of his first signings if he takes over at Napoli, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

- Juventus have renewed their interest in Southampton's Gaston Ramirez.

- Marseille are ready to rekindle their interest in struggling West Ham striker Modibo Maiga.

- Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to stay at Old Trafford in the summer.

- Frank Lampard hopes team-mate John Terry will follow him in agreeing a new contract to remain at Chelsea.

- Sunderland's Ahmed Elmohamady is keen to join Hull City on a permanent basis following a successful loan spell.

- Leon Osman has continued his long stay at Everton by signing a contract extension with the Merseyside club until 2015.

- Joleon Lescott expects the Manchester City squad to quickly put the disruption of Roberto Mancini's sacking behind them this summer.

- Christian Benteke's agent has moved to distance the Aston Villa striker from comments suggesting he would try to force a move away from the club.

- Manchester United have confirmed the departures of assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

- Former Arsenal stars Tony Adams and Robert Pires have urged the club to invest in the squad following yet another trophy-less season at the Emirates.

- Michael Ballack believes Jose Mourinho will bring something special to Chelsea if he makes his anticipated return to Stamford Bridge.

- Sergio Aguero has given incoming Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini a boost by confirming he is happy to stay at the club.

- Manchester City are in a straight scrap with Real Madrid for the signature of £60million striker Edinson Cavani.

- Leeds want Reading's Ian Harte and Aston Villa's Eric Lichaj, both full-backs are free agents this summer.

- Fulham are ready to rescue Darren Bent from his Aston Villa nightmare with a £4million move.