TRANSFER ZONE - 12th June 2014

• Chelsea are close to the completion of the £27 million deal to bring former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to Stamford Bridge.

• Arsenal have re-ignited their interest in Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic and also eyeing Cardiff City's centre-back Steven Caulker.

• Manchester United have launched a £56 million bid for PSG striker Edinson Cavani.

• Spanish club Valencia have joined Inter Milan in the race for the signature of Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel.

• Southampton defender is interested in a move to Liverpool after handing in a transfer request.

• Besiktas have pulled out of the race to sign Chelsea striker Demba Ba.

• Chelsea is willing to include Brazilian midfielder Ramires as part of the deal to bring Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric to Stamford Bridge.

• Stoke City have completed the signing of former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf.