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Monday Transfer News: Chelsea announce appointment of Jose Mourinho as new manager
THIS AFTERNOON'S transfer news sees Jose Mourinho appointed as Chelsea manager after he signed a four-year deal, while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has taken the unusual step of discussing two prospective summer transfer targets- Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney. Meanwhile, the Gareth Bale saga shows no signs of abating with Steve McManaman saying he should make the step up in his career and join Real Madrid.
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...
Chelsea have appointed the 'Special One' aka Jose Mourinho after he signed a bumper four-year deal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger discusses merits of two potential summer targets- Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal are on red alert for Gonzalo Higuain who has confirmed he is leaving Real Madrid
New Napoli manager Rafa Benitez has made it his priority to keep hold of coveted striker Edinson Cavani, who has been a long-standing target for Manchester City and Chelsea
Monaco are weighing up a £20m move for unsettled Manchester United winger Nani
Sevilla star Jesus Navas entertains Manchester City switch
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey has encouraged Arsene Wenger to launch a bid for Celtic's Victor Wanyama
Out of favour Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun has talked up a summer move to the MLS
Tottenham's Gareth Bale has been urged by Steve McManaman to join Real Madrid, as speculation about his White Hart Lane future intensified
Chelsea manager-to-be Jose Mourinho has revealed that he will seal his Stamford Bridge comeback by the end of this week
EXCLUSIVE: Jose Mourinho has told Roman Abramovich he only needs one big signing to make Chelsea great again next season
Victor Wanyama race hots up as Newcastle United declare interest in the £10 million-rated Celtic midfielder
Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier is set to snub Juventus and Liverpool – hinting at a move to Arsenal after France’s tour of South America
Christian Benteke is ready to tell Aston Villa he wants to leave to try to force a move to either Arsenal or Spurs
In-demand Michael Laudrup is a wanted man this summer, but he will be staying loyal to Swansea City
Club chat and other gossip
Neymar admits “having butterflies in my stomach” about joining Lionel Messi and co at Barcelona, after turning down interest from the Premier League
England Under-21 goalkeeper Jason Steele says the time for excuses is over as they prepare for this week’s European Championships
Daniel Sturridge fears he could miss the start of next season, which will intensify Liverpool’s striking problems as the Luis Suarez furore rumbles on
Best of the rest
Manchester United set date for Rio Ferdinand's testimonial match
WATCH: Sir Alex Ferguson gets into the party spirit during the Manchester United v Real Madrid legends match at Old Trafford
Sven Goran Eriksson is poised to take up a managerial role at a Chinese club
Graham Arnold, an A-League winning coach in Australia, claims he has turned down an approach from Sheffield United, calling the League One club “prehistoric”