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http://gty.im/473758046 Arsenal are set to miss out on Espanyol defender Hector Moreno as Southampton made moves to sign the defensive ace, according to Daily Mirror. The Mexican defender was in fine form last season and has attracted the attention of a number of top European sides due to his consistent performances. Tottenham Hotspur are leading the way with interest from the Premier League after visiting the Barcelona-based side this season to cast an eye over the defender. Whilst, Spurs are favourites to sign the defender due to Mauricio Pochettino’s links with his former club – Arsenal are also now keen. The…

http://gty.im/476284374 Sampdoria have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Ecuadoran striker Enner Valencia, according to Daily Mirror. Blues boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on the West Ham United striker after watching him closely throughout the most part of last season. The Portuguese tactician initially dismissed talk that he was looking to add more players to his squad, but the £26.8m move for Cuadrado in January and links to other players like Valencia have seen his words turn around as the summer approaches. Valencia arrived in England last summer when he joined West Ham and he has impressed, playing a…

http://gty.im/471260176 Manchester United are in talks with Benfica to sign Nicolas Gaitan, according to Gianluca di Marzio. The current Benfica player has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs over recent seasons, however, it would appear United have taken the leap to acquire the players services. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN the Argentina international is one of the widemen on their radar, and that the Portuguese giants have made it clear he will not be allowed to leave on the cheap. Spanish side Valencia have also been interested in the past, but United’s resilience to follow the…

http://gty.im/472867418 Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis wants to return to Atletico Madrid this summer and doing all he can to make the move happen, Football Express News understands. The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant debut season England, the defender struggled to make an impact. Luis was forced to play second fiddle to Cesar Azpilicueta, and it appears he is hoping to return to Spanish La Liga. It is known that that the defender notified his former team-mate and close friend Joao Miranda of his desire to…

http://gty.im/475600362 Chelsea are willing to allow Petr Cech to join another English club with Arsenal and Manchester United set to battle it out for the goalkeeper’s signature. The Czech Republic stopper spent over a decade as Chelsea‘s number one but the return of Thibaut Courtois from a three-year loan spell has seen his seen resigned to a place on the bench. Cech has since received interest from a number of European and Premier League clubs, having been available by the Blues for transfer at just £10m. “He’s working hard to try to be fit,” Blues boss Jose Mourinho said towards…

http://gty.im/475824534 Liverpool will not sell Raheem Sterling to Manchester United and have told the winger of their stance, according to Sky Sports. The Liverpool attacker has expressed a desire to leave Anfield this summer after refusing to enter contract talks and has been linked with a whole host of European sides. Newly appointed Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is a huge fan of the young English winger and is desperately trying to force the Spanish club’s officials to make a move. Sterling has turned down a £90,000 a week offer from Liverpool as he wants to play regular Champions League football…

http://gty.im/474885616 Chelsea will have to pay £14m if they are to sign Toby Alderweireld, according to Daily Telegraph. Current Blues defender Filipe Luis is keen to return to Spanish football with Atletico Madrid after failing to make his mark on English football, settling for a place on the bench at Stamford Bridge. His proposed summer exit will leave Blues boss Jose Mourinho short on defensiveoptions, but it is understood that the Portuguese coach has looked into the possibility of signing Saints defender Alderweireld. The 26-year-old defender has enjoyed a solid first season in the Premier League on loan at Southampton…

http://gty.im/475275108 Ron Vlaar is set to leave Aston Villa this summer and could join Manchester United on a cheap deal, Football Express News understands. The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is the likes of Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiating new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa. United boss Louis van Gaal has already spent big since he joined the club this summer but failed to purchase a new central defender, playing youngster Tyler Blackett, who despite impressing is not expected to hold down his place in the starting eleven moving…

http://gty.im/475506522 Arsenal have failed in their initial attempts to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia, Football Express News understands. Since bursting on the scene for Spanish side Sevilla, Kondogbia has become one of the most promising footballers in Europe and has further impressed in Ligue 1 with Monaco. The box-t0-box midfielder was one of Monaco’s most frequent players this season, featuring 23 times for Leonardo Jardim’s side. But with his consistency and form has come many interested sides, including Arsenal,who have indicated the midfielder as a possible summer signing. Arsene Wenger is said to be a big fan of the French international and has…

http://gty.im/470218978 Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has revealed he wants to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer. The 20-year-old has just completed his first season at Stamford Bridge since joining from French side Saint Etienne last year. Having impressed at centre-back and centre-midfield for Jose Mourinho’s side – Zouma is expected to play a big part in Chelsea’s future. But, interest from Sampdoria is said to be testing Mourinho’s plans for the Frenchman. “I already signed [Niklas] Moisander from Ajax and I am trying to get Zouma, because they are very physical players.” Ferrero told reporters at a book presentation…