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Saturday Transfer News: Wayne Rooney wants to leave United as Chelsea eye Edinson Cavani
TODAY'S transfer news sees Arsenal given a boost in their pursuit of Wayne Rooney as the striker still wants to leave Manchester United. While Chelsea are looking at Robert Lewandoki as a back up plan if they fail to prise Edinson Cavani away from Napoli. And Liverpool have emerged as front runners to sign Real Madrid star Jose Callejón.
With last season a fading memory, clubs are making their moves in the summer transfer market with the next campaign in mind. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney does want to leave Old Trafford this summer - and Arsenal are prepared to start a bidding war for his services by lodging a £25million offer.
Chelsea are making contingency plans to sign Robert Lewandowski in the event they can't land Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
Manchester City could step up their interest in Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo this summer.
Liverpool have emerged as front runners to sign Jose Callejón from Real Madrid, who looks set to leave following the departure of Jose Mourinho to Chelsea.
Schalke have given their word that they will allow rising star Julian Draxler permission to speak to other clubs should they make an approach.
Tottenham are on the cusp of a sealing a deal for Spain sriker David Villa after broadly reaching an agreement over personal terms for the Barcelona forward.
Club chat and other gossip
Gareth Bale has been urged by Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle to reject the overtures of Real Madrid this summer and remain in English football.
West Brom are hoping to tie down Steve Clarke’s services as manager with a longer contract.
Blackpool say they are baffled by reports that Paul Ince tried to resign as manager.
Djibril Cisse has left QPR and will become a free agent.
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