TRANSFER ZONE - 29th June 2015

• Manchester United have been asked by Real Madrid to cough out £63 million for Spanish defender Sergio Ramos after their second bid of £42.5 million. The Old Trafford club will demand for a world record fee from Real Madrid for goalkeeper David de Gea. In another development, Manchester United are set to complete the £25 million signing of Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton and will offer the French star a four-year-deal. Also, boss Louis van Gaal has lined up a £15 million move for Everton defender, Seamus Coleman.In another story, PSG is interested in a swap-deal which will see Angel Di Maria and Edinson Cavani move in opposite direction. 

• Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £21 million deal to sign Juventus and Chile forward Arturo Vidal. The Emirate club are also set to confirm the signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea. Boss, Arsene Wenger wants to mount a serious title challenge next season.

• Manchester City have also joined the race for the signature of Spanish defender, Sergio Ramos. The Etihad Club and Chelsea are in a battle for the signing of Athletico Madrid midfielder, Arda Turan.

• Liverpool are set to complete the £12.5 million signing of Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton. The 24-year-old defender will undergo a medical at the club today. In another development, West Ham United are closing in on the £8 million signing of striker, Fabio Borini.

• Italian Champions Juventus are stepping up their interest in Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar. The San Siro club are also in talks with Barcelona for the transfer of French star, Paul Pogba.

• Italian club Roma are considering a move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

• AC Milan have agreed a deal with Sevilla for the signing of Colombian striker and Liverpool target Carlos Bacca. 

TRANSFER NEWS - 25th June

• Manchester United have launched a £35 million move for Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos. The 29-year-old defender is keen to join the Red Devils and has urged the Spanish giants to consider the bid from Old Trafford. In another development, Manchester United are set to hijack Liverpool's move for Colombian striker Carlos Bacca. The 28-year-old Sevilla forward has a release clause of £21 million. Turkish club Fenerbahce are set to complete the £7 million signing of Portuguese winger Nani from Manchester United.  

• Liverpool have completed the £29 million signing of Brazilian attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino subject to passing a medical. The 23-year-old forward will wear shirt no. 11 at the club next season, while new signing James Milner will wear shirt no. 7. In another development, the Anfield club have tabled another bid of £12.5 million for Southampton's defender Nathaniel Clyne and also poised to step up their bid for Sevilla's Carlos Bacca. 

• Manchester City are set to make a third and final bid for England and Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling. The Etihad Stadium are confident about landing the 20-year-old now that the Anfield club have captured Roberto Firmino. 

• European Champions, Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester United winger Angel di Maria. Lionel Messi wants the 27-year-old Argentine team mate to join him at Nou Camp next season. 

• Spanish giants Real Madrid have lined up a £21 million move for Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny as a replacement for outbound Sergio Ramos.

• Chelsea are in talks with German club Augsburg over the £11 million signing of Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman.  

• Turkish club Trabzonspor have lined up a £14 million double swoop for Newcastle United duo of Papiss Cisse and Cheik Tiote. 

TRANSFER ZONE - 22nd June 2015

• Liverpool have been asked to cough out £21.5 million to land Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca. The Anfield club sees the 28-year-old Colombian as a better option than £35 million-rated Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. In another development, the club have tabled an improved £16 million bid for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi. Liverpool have also announced the £3.5 million signing of England teenager Joe Gomez from Charlton on a five-year-deal.

• Manchester United have lined up an audacious move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. The Old Trafford club could use David de Gea as a bait to bring the 29-year-old Spaniard to the club. In another development, the club is willing to offer £20 million for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng.

• Arsenal are set to offer England midfielder Jack Wilshere an improved five-year deal in order to ward-off interest from Manchester City. In another development, Arsenal target and Monaco midfielder, Geoffrey Kondogbia is set to complete a £25 million move to Italian side Inter Milan. 

• Athletico Madrid are confident about landing FC Porto striker and Arsenal target Jackson Martinez after AC Milan pulled out of the deal to sign the 28-year-old Colombian. Elsewhere, striker Mario Mandzukic is in Turin ahead of a proposed switch to Juventus.

• Manchester City are weighing up a £50 million bid for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling. The Etihad club are keen to sign the 20-year-old winger after their second bid of £40 million bid was rejected last week. Another target Kevin De Bruyne is set to hold talks with Wolfsburg to determine his future with the club. Manchester United and PSG are also interested in the Belgian playmaker.  

• Tottenham are set to hijack Chelsea's move for Toby Alderweireld. The White Hart Lane club are also interested in signing Lyon and Cameroon star Clinton Njie.

TRANSFER ZONE - 19th June 2015

• Manchester City are set to launch a £30 million bid for Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere. The Etihad club are ready to include players like Edin Dzeko or Stevan Jovetic in the deal to sign the 23-year-old midfielder. In another development, the club are considering tabling an improved bid for England forward, Raheem Sterling after Liverpool rejected a second bid of £40 million yesterday. Argentine striker and Real Madrid target Sergio Aguero has revealed that he can fulfil his champions league dream with Manchester City.

• Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £14 million deal with Chelsea for goalkeeper Petr Cech. The Gunners are keen to replace outbound goalkeeper David Ospina who is wanted by Turkish clubside Fenerbahce.

• Liverpool are looking to bring in at least five new players to the club this summer. In a related development, the Anfield club have lined up moves for Monaco winger Lucas Ocampos and Real Madrid defensive midfielder Asier Illarramendi. Liverpool also have been asked to cough out £15 million for Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne.

• Chelsea have slapped a £15 million price tag on French striker Loic Remy. A host of premier league clubs including Crystal Palace, Swansea City and West Ham United are interested in the 28-year-old striker. In another development, the Stamford Bridge club are interested in signing Athletico Madrid midfielder Koke and £15 million-rated Ghanaian left-back Abdul Baba Rahman. Chelsea are attempting to replace Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel with Dutch midfielder Axel Witsel.

• Juventus have reportedly agreed a £13 million deal to sign Athletico Madrid striker and Manchester United target Mario Mandzukic. Star midfielder, Paul Pogba has set his sights on a move to join the European Champions, Barcelona. 

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES 2015/2016 SEASON - MANCHESTER UNITED

August 8: Tottenham Hotspur (H)

August 15: Aston Villa (A)

August 22: Newcastle United (H)

August 29: Swansea City (A)

September 12: Liverpool (H)

September 19: Southampton (A)

September 26: Sunderland (H)

October 3: Arsenal (A)

October 17: Everton (A)

October 24: Manchester City (H)

October 31: Crystal Palace (A)

November 7: West Bromwich Albion (H)

November 21: Watford (A)

November 28: Leicester City (A)

December 5: West Ham United (H)

December 12: Bournemouth (A)

December 19: Norwich City (H)

December 26: Stoke City (A)

December 28: Chelsea (H)

January 2: Swansea City (H)

January 13: Newcastle United (A)

January 16: Liverpool (A)

January 23: Southampton (H)

February 2: Stoke City (H)

February 6: Chelsea (A)

February 13: Sunderland (A)

February 27: Arsenal (H)

March 1: Watford (H)

March 5: West Bromwich Albion (A)

March 12: Crystal Palace (H)

March 19: Manchester City (A)

April 2: Everton (H)

April 9: Tottenham Hotspur (A)

April 16: Aston Villa (H)

April 23: West Ham United (A)

April 30: Leicester City (H)

May 7: Norwich City (A)

May 15: Bournemouth (H)

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August 8: West Bromwich Albion (A)

August 15: Chelsea (H)

August 22: Everton (A)

August 29: Watford (H)

September 12: Crystal Palace (A)

September 19: West Ham United (H)

September 26: Tottenham Hotspur (A)

October 3: Newcastle United (H)

October 17: Bournemouth (H)

October 24: Manchester United (A)

October 31: Norwich City (H)

November 7: Aston Villa (A)

November 21: Liverpool (H)

November 28: Southampton (H)

December 5: Stoke City (A)

December 12: Swansea City (H)

December 19: Arsenal (A)

December 26: Sunderland (H)

December 28: Leicester City (A)

January 2: Watford (A)

January 13: Everton (H)

January 16: Crystal Palace (H)

January 23: West Ham United (A)

February 2: Sunderland (A)

February 6: Leicester City (H)

February 13: Tottenham Hotspur (H)

February 27: Newcastle United (A)

March 1: Liverpool (A)

March 5: Aston Villa (H)

March 12: Norwich City (A)

March 19: Manchester United (H)

April 2: Bournemouth (A)

April 9: West Bromwich Albion (H)

April 16: Chelsea (A)

April 23: Stoke City (H)

April 30: Southampton (A)

May 7: Arsenal (H)

May 15: Swansea City (A) 

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES 2015/2016 SEASON - LIVERPOOL

August 8: Stoke City (A)

August 15: Bournemouth (H)

August 22: Arsenal (A)

August 29: West Ham United (H)

September 12: Manchester United (A)

September 19: Norwich (H)

September 26: Aston Villa (H)

October 3: Everton (A)

October 17: Tottenham (A)

October 24: Southampton (H)

October 31: Chelsea (A)

November 7: Crystal Palace (H)

November 21: Manchester City (A)

November 28: Swansea City (H)

December 5: Newcastle United (A)

December 12: West Brom (H)

December 19: Watford (A)

December 26: Leicester (H)

December 28: Sunderland (A)

January 2: West Ham (A) 

January 12: Arsenal (H)

January 16: Manchester United (H)

January 23: Norwich (A)

February 2: Leicester (A)

February 6: Sunderland (H)

February 13: Aston Villa (A)

February 27: Everton (H)

March 1: Manchester City (H)

March 5: Crystal Palace (A)

March 12: Chelsea (H)

March 19: Southampton (A)

April 2: Tottenham (H)

April 9: Stoke City (H)

April 16: Bournemouth (A)

April 23: Newcastle United (H)

April 30: Swansea City (A)

May 7: Watford (H)

May 15: West Brom (A)  

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES 2015/2016 SEASON - CHELSEA

August 8 Swansea City (H)

August 15 Manchester City (A)

August 22 West Bromwich Albion (A) 

August 29 Crystal Palace (H)

September 12 Everton (A)

September 19 Arsenal (H)

September 26 Newcastle United (A)

October 3 Southampton (H)

October 17 Aston Villa (H)

October 24 West Ham United (A)

October 31 Liverpool (H)

November 7 Stoke City (A) 

November 21 Norwich City (H)

November 28 Tottenham Hotspur (A)

December 5 Bournemouth (H)

December 12 Leicester City (A)

December 19 Sunderland (H)

December 26 Watford (H)

December 28 Manchester United (A)

Janaury 2 Crystal Palace (A)

January 13 West Bromwich Albion (H)

January 16 Everton (H)

January 23 Arsenal (A)

February 2 Watford (A)

February 6 Manchester United (H)

February 13 Newcastle United (H)

February 27 Southampton (A)

March 1 Norwich City (A)

March 5 Stoke City (H)

March 12 Liverpool (A)

March 19 West Ham United (H)

April 2 Aston Villa (A)

April 9 Swansea City (A)

April 16 Manchester City (H)

April 23 Bournemouth (A)

April 30 Tottenham Hotspur (H)

May 7 Sunderland (A)

May 15 Leicester City (H)

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August 8 West Ham United (H)

August 15 Crystal Palace (A)

August 22 Liverpool (H)

August 29 Newcastle United (A)

September 12 Stoke City (H)

September 19 Chelsea(A)

September 26 Leicester City(A)

October 3 Manchester United (H)

October 17 Watford (A)

October 24 Everton (H)

October 31 Swansea City (A)

November 7 Tottenham Hotspur (H)

November 21 West Bromwich Albion (A)

November 28 Norwich City (A)

December 5 Sunderland (H)

December 12 Aston Villa (A)

December 19 Manchester City (H)

December 26 Southampton (A)

December 28 Bournemouth (H)

January 2 Newcastle United (H)

January 12 Liverpool (A)

January 16 Stoke City (A)

January 23 Chelsea (H)

February 2 Southampton (H)

February 6 Bournemouth (A)

February 13 Leicester City (H)

February 27 Manchester United (A)

March 1 Swansea City (H)

March 5 Tottenham Hotspur (A)

March 12 West Bromwich Albion (H)

March 19  Everton (A)

April 2 Watford (H)

April 9 West Ham United (A)

April 16 Crystal Palace (H)

April 23 Sunderland (A)

April 30 Norwich City (H)

May 7 Manchester City (A)

May 15 Aston Villa (H)

TRANSFER ZONE - 17th June 2015

• Chelsea's transfer plan to swap goalkeeper Petr Cech with winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been rejected by Arsenal. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is determined not to lose the 33-year-old goalkeeper to London-rivals Arsenal, but is keen on the England midfielder. The Stamford Bridge club have also lined up Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as a possible replacement for Petr Cech. In another development, Chelsea are ahead in the race to sign Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane.

• Manchester City have lined up a move for Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph. The Etihad club are in search for English midfielders to meet up European requirements. In another development, Bosnian forward, Edin Dzeko has rejected a cash-plus-player deal which will see him and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling move in opposite direction.

• Liverpool are set to complete a double swoop for defenders, Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne and Charlton's teenager, Joe Gomez. Boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to replace released England right back, Glen Johnson.

• Manchester United are still confident about signing Borussia Dortmund defender, Mats Hummels this summer despite the club's impending signing of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi. The Old Trafford club are also considering a move for Monaco's right back Fabinho. 

• Arsenal have concluded plans to offload striker Lukas Podolski and full-back Carl Jenkinson this summer. Galatasaray are set to complete the signing of the 30-year-old German, while Sunderland are on the verge of finalising a loan deal for Carl Jenkinson.

• Italian Champions, Juventus are preparing to sell star midfielder Paul Pogba to the highest bidder between Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea. Manchester City Boss Manuel Pellegrini has already lined a £60 million move for the French star. Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been heavily linked with a move for the 22-year-old. 

• Real Madrid are set to hijack Manchester United's move Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi. New Boss Rafa Benitez is keen to boost his defensive options ahead of next season.

TRANSFER ZONE - 15th June 2015

• Manchester United are set to launch a £30 million bid for Lazio mercurial midfielder Felipe Anderson. Manager Louis van Gaal is keen to boost attacking firepower in the squad. The Old Trafford club are on the verge of completing the signing of Valencia and Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi. In another development, Dutch striker Robin van Persie is set to stay and fight for his place at the club after denying reports linking him with a move away from Old Trafford. Another club target Carlos Bacca is set to sign for Italian side Roma.

• Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Inter Milan for the signature of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The Anfield club are also set to launch an improved bid for Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne after their £10 million initial bid was rejected. Liverpool have also lined up a £15 million move to sign QPR striker Charlie Austin. 

• Manchester City are confident about completing a move for Liverpool forward, Raheem Sterling, but are not willing to pay more than £40 million for the England winger. The Etihad club are still working on deals to bring Juventus star Paul Pogba and Wolfsburg playmeaker Kevin De Bruyne to the club.

• Premier League Champions, Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms to sign Colombian striker Radamel Falcao. The Stamford Bridge club want to sign the 29-year-old forward on a season-long loan with no option of a permanent deal at the end of the agreement. The club have also reportedly joined the race to sign Spanish and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos who is currently valued at £50 million. 

• Everton are considering a move for Arsenal and German striker Lukas Podolski. The 30-year-old forward has also been linked with a move to Turkish club, Galatasaray. 

• Newcastle United have lined up a £9 million move for Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost. 

TRANSFER ZONE - 12th June 2015

• Liverpool have rejected a £30 million bid from Manchester City for England winger Raheem Sterling. The Anfield club wants £60 million for the 20-year-old forward. In another development, Liverpool have made an improved £6 million compensation offer to Burnley for England forward, Danny Ings, but the Turf Moor club are holding out for £10 million. Moreso, Liverpool have also joined Chelsea in the race to sign Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.

• Manchester United have agreed a £13 million move for Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino. The Old Trafford club are set to launch an audacious move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane as a possible replacement for Radamel Falcao. In another development, Manchester United have slapped a £35 million price tag on first choice goalkeeper and Real Madrid target David de Gea. Mexican striker Javier Hernandez is attracting interest from Italian club, Inter Milan. The San Siro club are preparing an £8 million move for the 27-year-old forward. 

• Italian side AC Milan have made an £18 million move for Porto striker and Arsenal target Jackson Martinez. The San Siro club have also lined up a move for another Arsenal target and Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.

• Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has revealed that the club is set to spend big this summer. The Etihad club have been linked with big money moves for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba,  Wolfsburg playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling. In another development, England full-back, Micah Richards has agreed to join Aston Villa after his contract expired with the Etihad Club.

• Newcastle United are set to complete the signing of QPR striker Charlie Austin. The St.James' Park club are also lining up a move for West Brom forward Saido Berahino. In a related development, New Boss, Steve McClaren is preparing a deal to bring West Ham striker Andy Carroll back to the club. 

TRANSFER ZONE - 10th June 2015

• Manchester United have lined up a move for Athletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic. Manager, Louis van Gaal is keen to replace departed on-loan striker Radamel Falcao. The Old Trafford club are also closing in on a deal to bring PSG defender Gregory van der Wiel to the club. The 27-year-old Dutch defender is currently valued at £7 million. In a related development, the Club's target Dani Alves have performed a dramatic u-turn to sign a new two-year deal with European Champions, Barcelona. Mexican forward Javier Hernandez has returned to Manchester United after his season-long loan to Real Madrid, and is keen to resurrect his career at the club.

• Premier League Champions, Chelsea are still plotting a move for Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. The 27-year-old striker has been lined up as a possible replacement for retiring Ivorian striker Didier Drogba. In another development, Manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that any deal that will take goalkeeper Petr Cech away from the Stamford Bridge must involve a swap deal. The club are also considering a move for Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula.

• Arsenal are getting set to swoop for Porto striker Jackson Martinez. Club Boss, Arsene Wenger needs to offload the likes of Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Joel Campbell this summer to free up cash for the 28-year-old Colombian.

• Italian Champions, Juventus have completed the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira on a four-year-deal. The Turin-based club are also ready to offer £10 million for Dutch striker Robin van Persie.

• Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew is set to join Swansea City on a free transfer. West Ham United are also keen to sign the Marseille star.

• German Champions Bayern Munich are closing in on a move for Manchester United forward Angel di Maria. The 27-year-old Argentine has been slapped with a £44 million price tag.

• Real Madrid are set to ship out starlet Martin Odegaard on loan this summer to Sevilla so as to gain first team experience.   

TRANSFER ZONE - 8th June 2015

• Arsenal have ended their interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. The club are not willing to cough out £25 million asking price for the French midfielder. In another development, the Emirates Club are set to sanction the sale of Costa Rican forward Joe Campbell valued at £6 million to Spanish club Real Sociedad this summer.

• Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that Boss Louis van Gaal will spend £200 million to bring in new players to the club this summer. The Dutch striker could join Italian Champions Juventus in a £5 million move this summer. Moreso, Manchester United are set to hijack Chelsea's move for Lazio and Brazilian star Felipe Anderson. In another development, the club are set to launch a £30 million bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema.

• Liverpool have agreed a deal with Inter Milan for the signing of Mateo Kovacic. The Anfield club are also interested in Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti valued at £11 million. The club are still in the race for the signature of Crystal Palace £30 million-rated mercurial winger Yannick Bolasie. 

• Chelsea Manager, Jose Mourinho has revealed that Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is one out of the five targets to replace Ivorian striker Didier Drogba. In another development, French forward Loic Remy is attracting interest from Swansea and Crystal Palace after his debut season with the Blues.

• European Champions, Barcelona have agreed a £7.5 million deal for the signing of Sevilla versatile winger Aleix Vidal. The 25-year-old Spaniard is a replacement for departing right back Dani Alves.  

• Newcastle United have been asked to cough out £15 million for QPR striker Charlie Austin. The England forward is also a target for a host of Premier league clubs including Southampton, Aston Villa and West Ham United. 

• West Ham United have slapped a £30 million price tag on Ecuadorian and Sampdoria target Enner Valencia. The 25-year-old forward has also been linked with a move to Premier League Champions, Chelsea.

TRANSFER ZONE - 5th June 2015

• Manchester United are set to launch a £25 million move for want-away Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling. Boss Louis van Gaal is convinced that the 20-year-old England winger who is also attracting interest from Real Madrid will flourish at Old Trafford. In another development, reports suggests that Barcelona and Brazilian full back Dani Alves has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Old Trafford club. The club have also included Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera among the list of possible targets if David de Gea eventually completes a switch to Real Madrid. Portuguese winger Nani is set to quit Manchester United for Inter Milan after his loan to Sporting Lisbon. In a related development, England winger Ashley Young is set to sign a new three-year deal to stay with Manchester United. Moreso, the club are also in talks to sign Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema.

• Arsenal are weighing up a bid for Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. The Emirate club have lined up the 22-year-old French international should they fail to land Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin. In related development, Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama has revealed that he is interested in a move to join the FA Cup winners, but Manager Arsene Wenger is more interested in extending Mikel Arteta's contract at the club. The Emirate club are still in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund central midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. Arsenal have been told to cough out £36.7 million for Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain after their initial bid of £29.4 million was rejected. 

• AC Milan are interested in bringing back Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli back to the club. The San Siro club are also preparing a move for Manchester City defender Aleksander Kolarov.

• Everton have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder Tom Cleverly subject to passing a medical.

• Inter Milan are eyeing out-of-favour Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic.

• Juventus have completed the £24 million signing of Arsenal and Manchester United target Paulo Dybala on a five-year deal.

TRANSFER ZONE - 3rd June 2015

• Manchester United have had a shocking bid of £110 million for Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane, rejected. In related development, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is on the verge of completing a move to Real Madrid and the club have lined up Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and Stoke City's Asmir Begovic as possible replacements. Dutch striker Robin van Persie has admitted his future is uncertain at Old Trafford and is keen to leave the club in search of regular football, with Juventus and Fenerbahce being touted as possible destinations.

• Premier League Champions, Chelsea are set to launch a £30 million bid for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, who is also a target for Manchester United and Arsenal. Boss Jose Mourinho is keen to replace outgoing Ivorian striker Didier Drogba. The Blues manager has also debunked reports linking Diego Costa with a move away from the club. The Stamford Bridge club are also in a race with Manchester United for the signature of Athletico Madrid defender Miranda. Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko claims that Chelsea are interested in signing him. 

• Manchester City have lined up a £32 million move for Real Madrid forward Isco. The Etihad club are also ready to resist moves from the Spanish club to lure star striker Sergio Aguero to the Spanish Capital. In another development, the Etihad club have been told by Wolfsburg that playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is not for sale.

• Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has been linked with a move to Liverpool. The England winger wants assurances over playing upfront before committing his future to the North London Club. The Club have also lined up FC Porto forward Jackson Martinez as his replacement. In another development, Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal is set to snub a move to Athletic Bilbao and sign a new seal at the Emirates Stadium.

• Liverpool are close to completing the deal to bring Manchester City forward, James Milner to Anfield. The deal will see the England star move to Liverpool on a free transfer by July 1. In another development, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has ruled out a move to Liverpool this summer.

• Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke who is a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal has confirmed he wants to quit the club in search of European football.

• Tottenham have lined up a £12 million move for Marseille midfielder Gianneli Imbula and are ready to offer Benjamin Stambouli as part of the deal.

• Ghana and former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien has signed a two-year deal with Greek club Panathinaikos after his 18 months deal with AC Milan.

• French Club AS Monaco have revealed that Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov will leave the club at the end of his contract this summer. The former Manchester and Tottenham forward is keen to return to the Premier League and has been linked with a move to newly-promoted AFC Bournemouth.

TRANSFER ZONE - 1st June 2015

• Premier League Champions, Chelsea are in talks with Colombian striker Radamel Falcao over a potential switch to Stamford Bridge. The 29-year-old striker is keen to take a massive pay cut to join the Blues. In a related development, the Stamford Bridge club have lined up Athletico Madrid defender Toby Alderwiereld as a potential replacement for Filipe Luis. Chelsea's Ghanaian midfielder Christian Atsu has joined premier league new boys AFC Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal.

• Manchester United are poised to hijack Arsenal's move for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Boss Louis van Gaal is keen to provide an alternative option to aging England midfielder Micheal Carrick. The Club have also made an offer for Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca. The Club's target Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he has held talks with Barcelona and Bayern Munich over a potential switch. The Old Trafford have been linked to Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as their hunt for a striker continues.

• Arsene Wenger has revealed that the club will not be able to sign superstar midfielder Paul Pogba due to financial constraints. The Frenchman have also played down a move for Juventus forward Arturo Vidal. He also revealed that FA Cup hero Theo Walcott will stay at the club next season. In a related development, the North London club are battling with Liverpool for the signature of Manchester city forward, James Milner. The Emirate Club have also joined Liverpool and Tottenham in the chase for Belgian striker Christian Benteke who is currently valued at £32 million.

• Manchester City and Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure has revealed that he is staying at the Etihad Club and hoping to challenge for major honours next season. In another development, Manchester City's U-21 manager, Patrick Vieira is in talks with Newcastle United over the managerial vacancy at St. James' Park. 

• Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The Anfield club have lined up a £10.5 million move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas and are also interested in Stoke City's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

• Aston Villa have lined up 23-year-old Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson as a potential replacement for Christian Benteke.

• PSG are plotting a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Diego Lopez. The French Champions are in hunt for an experienced goalkeeper. Chelsea's Petr Cech is among the list of targets.

• Crystal Palace are eyeing out-of-favour Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Boss Alan Pardew is keen to revive the Togolese striker's career.