TRANSFER NEWS: Vela snubs Arsenal, Balotelli boost, Madrid want Sterling, Chelsea Mangala
ARSENAL have been snubbed by Real Sociedad's Mexico star Carlos Vela but have been given encouragement in their chase for AC Milan's Italy striker Mario Balotelli, Real Madrid want to make a double swoop for Liverpool's England starlet Raheem Sterling and Uruguay's World Cup hero Luis Suarez, and Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City will battle it out for Porto and France defender Eliaquim Mangala.
The summer transfer market does not officially open until July 1, but clubs are already busy preparing moves behind the scenes. Here is a round-up of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Real Sociedad star Antoine Griezmann has revealed that Carlos Vela has snubbed Arsenal by signing a new deal with the Spanish club.
However, the Gunners are closing in on Mario Balotelli after AC Milan said no player at the club is irreplaceable.
Real Madrid are looking at Raheem Sterling as a possible replacement for Angel Di Maria, while they are hoping to beat Barcelona to Luis Suarez.
Steven Gerrard has yet to decide whether he will retire from England duty [GETTY]
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