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Friday Transfer News: Manchester United and Chelsea suffer Robert Lewandowski setback
THIS AFTERNOON'S transfer talk sees Manchester United and Chelsea both set to suffer a blow in their pursuit of Robert Lewandowski, Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko admitting he is open to leaving the Etihad in the summer. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho refuses to be drawn into speculation linking him with a move back to Stamford Bridge and Liverpool are involved in a transfer tussle to sign Barcelona's Eric Abidal.
As the end of the season approaches, clubs are preparing to make their moves in the summer transfer market. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip…
Manchester United and Chelsea both look set to be disappointed in their pursuit of Robert Lewandowski
Manchester United are unlikely to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, despite the forward stalling over a new deal
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko hints at summer switch after claiming 'everything is open'
Manchester City and Liverpool could make a renewed effort to lure Eric Abidal away from Barcelona
Celtic manager Neil Lennon is odds-on favourite to replace David Moyes at Everton
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho shies away from press as speculation mounts he will be returning to Chelsea in the summer
Mark Hughes puts his name in the hat for the Everton vacancy
Everton manager David Moyes has agreed a six-year-plan with Manchester United and could make former players Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines his first signings
Moyes will first have to deal with the issue of striker Wayne Rooney's future, who is thought to want to leave Manchester United and is a £25m target for Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and Monaco
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is happy with his new four-year contract as he prepares to lead the Citizens charge in the FA Cup final against Wigan, but admits his sadness that brother Kolo is leaving the club
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has told Everton to let him get on with his attempt to lead the Latics to FA Cup glory and Premier League survival
Bill Kenwright said last night that David Moyes’ successor will have a rare opportunity at a club established in the Premier League’s elite and vowed not to be rushed into finding Everton’s next manager
West Ham are set to open talks with Liverpool over a permanent move for striker Andy Carroll – and hope to finalise a deal in the next few weeks
Aston Villa hit man Christian Benteke is ready to pledge his future to the struggling Midlands outfit despite widespread interest from rival suitors
Arsenal could redouble their efforts to sign Barcelona forward David Villa in the summer transfer window
Arsenal and Manchester United have both been snubbed by Julian Draxler, as he put pen to paper on a fresh long-term contract with Schalke
Manchester United and Chelsea target Falcao is yet to settle on a decision over where he will be playing football next season
PSG have stepped up their interest in Manchester City's managerial frontrunner Manuel Pellegrini by making an official move for the Malaga boss
Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Barcelona youngster Sergi Roberto ahead of the summer window
QPR defender Tal Ben Haim has joined Major League Soccer franchise Toronto FC on a short-term loan deal
Club chat and other gossip
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes David Moyes' appointment as Manchester United boss gives hope to aspiring young British managers
Ex-Liverpool boss Roy Evans thinks Brendan Rodgers should think outside the box when searching for Jamie Carragher's replacement
Frank Lampard and John Terry are facing Europa League final heartbreak with Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez ready to leave both on the sidelines in Amsterdam next week
Stiliyan Petrov was last night assured the “door will always be open for him” for a new role at Aston Villa after the club’s skipper announced his retirement
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has called for the board to sign more players that can carry a goal threat for the Reds next season
Best of the rest
Cristiano Ronaldo displays an open act of defiance after scoring for Real Madrid during their 6-2 rout of Malaga
BT Sport yesterday laid out their battle plan to take on Sky’s dominance by offering free Premier League football to armchair fans – a plan that puts the inexperienced Michael Owen right at the vanguard as a co-commentator
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio still cannot quite believe he turned down Sir Alex Ferguson for a move to Manchester United – not just once, but twice