TRANSFER ZONE : 18th June 2013

• Andy Carroll is set for a medical at West Ham United ahead of a £15 million permanent switch from Liverpool. 

• Manchester City is set to beat Real Madrid to the signature of Malaga midfielder Isco.

• Chelsea have been told to fork out £38 million for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.

• West Brom Striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie is set to join Premier League new boys Cardiff City.

• Fernerbahce and West Ham United are in the race for the signature of Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

• Liverpool have urged Luis Suarez to hand in a transfer request if he is determined to quit the Anfield club.

• Manchester United winger Nani has rejected a move to join Sporting Lisbon or Benfica.

• Arsenal are leading in the race to sign Spanish young midfielder Asier Illarramendi.

• Arsenal are also set to launch a £22 million bid for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain this week.