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Wednesday Transfer News: Chelsea plot move for Eto'o while Barca launch Agger bid
THIS EVENING'S transfer news sees Chelsea trying to capitalise on the fire sale at Anzhi Makhachkala by bidding for Samuel Eto'o and Willian and Liverpool receiving a £15m bid from Barcelona for Daniel Agger. Meanwhile, Arsenal are weighing up a bid for Ilkay Gundogan while Tottenham look set to sign Etienne Capoue from under Cardiff's nose.
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...
Jose Mourinho wants to bring Samuel Eto'o and Willian to Chelsea after Anzhi put their entire squad up for sale
Barcelona have stepped up their interest in Daniel Agger after making a £15m bid for the Liverpool defender
A Tottenham move for Leandro Damiao doesn't appear completely out of the question this summer, but the Brazilian won't be joining Southampton
Etienne Capoue looks set to join Tottenham and not Cardiff after the London side had a bid accepted by Toulouse
Carlo Ancelotti thinks he can keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United's grasp this summer
Bernard has been pictured in a London hotel, sparking speculation that a move to Arsenal or Tottenham could still be on the cards
Cardiff are hoping to steal Jesus Gamez away from Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he is on standby for wantaway Liverpool forward Luis Suarez
Arsenal and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo
Liverpool are readying a £12m bid for Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira
Barcelona have submitted a £35m bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz
PICTURES: Wayne Rooney is spotted driving into United's training ground despite being heavily linked with a move to Chelsea
CONFIRMED: QPR have signed former West Ham United midfielder Gary O'Neil on a one-year deal
Lyon have denied being at fault for Bafetimbi Gomis's move to Newcastle falling through
Liverpool's search for a new defender continues as Kurt Zouma ruled out a move to Anfield
Manchester United manager David Moyes is ready to re-unite with Marouane Fellaini despite Roberto Martinez insisting the player isn't on the move
The Tottenham board have shown their first public sign of wilting in the face of Real Madrid’s interest in Gareth Bale after Sir Keith Mills admitted “player power” was likely to win the day.
But only Alvaro Morata can seal Bale's move to Madrid, with Spurs picking out the 20-year-old forward as their designated makeweight in the first £100m transfer.
Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo, 18, is the latest name on Andre Villas Boas' list of possible replacements for Bale.
Luis Suarez has stepped up his bid to force a move from Liverpool by attacking the club's hierarchy and accusing them of "broken promises".
And as Arsenal target Suarez visited a specialist to undergo scans on a foot injury, his Reds team-mates were stranded on the runway at John Lennon International Airport for an hour when technical problems delayed their flight to Oslo.
Wayne Rooney will be spared a backlash from Manchester United fans this weekend, with the Chelsea target set to miss Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial game against Seville on Friday with a shoulder injury and is unlikely to be fit for Sunday’s Community Shield clash against Wigan.
Club chat and other gossip
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has declared himself fit and ready for the start of the new season
England coach Roy Hodgson is facing a striker crisis for his side’s friendly against Scotland next Wednesday. Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck could be the only recognised fit forward with Wayne Rooney, Andy Carroll, Daniel Sturridge and Jermain Defoe all unlikely to be available.
Blackpool manager Paul Ince hopes it does not take a fan getting “stabbed” to make authorities take further steps to prevent crowd trouble.
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has vowed to score even more goals this season.
Manchester City have suffered a defensive blow ahead of the new season following confirmation centre-back Matija Nastasic faces six weeks on the sidelines.
Charlie Austin scored three minutes into his full QPR debut as the £4m new boy helped seal a 2-0 victory over Exeter.
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