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Top 100 players who are being targeted for moves in this summer's transfer window. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts 100. Julio Cesar (Queens Park Rangers) The veteran Brazilian goalkeeper is likely to be on the move again this summer despite only arriving at QPR from Inter Milan a year ago. Arsenal are on the lookout for a goalkeeper and may turn to Cesar if they cannot land some of their other options. A return to Brazil has also been mooted for the 33-year-old, who will surely depart Loftus Road following Rangers' relegation from the Premier League, as his manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he is too good for the Championship. Perhaps some good news at last for Rob Green! 99. Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla) The Spanish international striker came close to joining Everton in January, and has admitted a liking for English football. Arsenal and Tottenham may move for him this summer as both are keen to sign strikers, but the 27-year-old could be persuaded to stay in Spain as Atletico Madrid are reportedly eyeing him up as a replacement for Radamel Falcao if he leaves. After showing his quality with 81 goals in the last four years with Sevilla, he may feel he has earned a chance at a bigger club next season. 98. Adil Rami (Valencia) One of the most solid defenders in Spain, Adil Rami is on the lookout for a move to a bigger club this summer to boost his chances of a starting place in France's squad for the 2014 World Cup. Arsenal and Manchester United are said to be the frontrunners for his signature, and he would certainly be a bargain at Valencia's supposed asking price of just £10million. 97. Andreas Weimann (Aston Villa) The young Austrian has been something of a revelation for Aston Villa this season, with some eye-catching displays to help Paul Lambert's side survive relegation. The attacking midfielder, who can also play upfront, has got himself on Liverpool's radar with his performances and his 12 goals in all competitions. His agent has admitted he is unlikely to stay at Villa Park, but wants a move to another Premier League club. 96. Aleksandar Kolarov (Manchester City) The £16million signing from Lazio has not really looked the part for City, and could be heading back to Serie A this summer with champions Juventus showing an interest in the left-back. With City offering Gael Clichy a four-year contract, it is clear that he has become first choice on the left side of defence, as Kolarov has not shown the same defensive discipline in that role, possibly operating better as a wing back, which would suit Juventus' 3-5-2 formation. 95. Bacary Sagna (Arsenal) Sagna's six-year stay with Arsenal could be coming to an end, as the right-back has reportedly refused to sign a new contract. PSG have shown the strongest interest in the 30-year-old, and he has not ruled out a move to the French giants. Monaco are also said to be interested, and Arsenal will surely choose to sell him this summer rather than risk losing him on a free next season - a similarly sticky situation to the one they found themselves in with Robin van Persie last year. 94. Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham) The Bulgarian forward only joined Fulham from Manchester United last summer, but is reportedly unhappy at Craven Cottage already. The 32-year-old has had a good season for Martin Jol's side, and his displays have attracted the interest of big-spending Turkish giants Galatasaray, who will to carry on their ambitious January spending which saw big names such as Wesley Sneijder and Didier Drogba join the club. Fulham may decide to take the reasonable £5million offer for an ageing player and reinvest in their squad to improve their displays next season. 93. Anders Lindegaard (Manchester United) West Ham are said to be monitoring the situation of Manchester United's backup goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard. The 29-year-old is unlikely to break past David de Gea in the pecking order, and could be tempted by the Hammers' offer of first tea

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Old Trafford side set sights on White Hart Lane attacker. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Man United are set to launch a mammoth bid for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale as David Moyes sets about moves to bring in summer additions to strengthen his Old Trafford squad. CaughtOffside understands that the Premier League title holders have deliberately held back on expressing any concrete interest in the 23 year old Welsh international as the club had hoped to lure former attacker Cristiano Ronaldo back from Real Madrid. However secret talks between outgoing chief executive David Gill and Bernabeu president Florentino Perez appear to left Man United realising that such a move would be next to impossible. This has led United to direct their attention to Bale, with Sir Alex Ferguson advising his board to dig deep and make a substantial offer for the Tottenham star, especially now that the North London club have failed to secure a Champions League berth for the coming season. Buoyed by the completion of a number of big money sponsorship deals Man United's board are keen to bring in a 'Marquee' signing this summer as something of a statement of intent to help alleviate any talk of uncertainty at the club following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson after 26 years at the helm, moves to sign a big name are perhaps even more pressing given that Wayne Rooney has put in a verbal transfer request. Moyes has earmarked moves to bring in more effective wide attacking options given the fairly average campaigns the likes of Luis Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Nani have had this season and the Toffees boss is keen to see Bale pursued by his new employers. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would be loathed to lose his side's prized asset and showed he is more than capable of keeping hold of top talents as evidenced by the manner in which he held onto Luka Modric for an extra season before the Croatian was finally given permission to seal a move to Real Madrid. The White Hart Lane side's failure to secure a Champions League berth doesn't just cause a concern in relation to the disappointment this generates among their playing staff it also costs the club a massive sum in potential lost revenue and as such Levy may well have to consider sizable offers. Man United are ready to mount a bid of as much as £60m to sign the former Southampton man, such is the high-esteem they hold the youngster, but would prefer to offset some of the cost in the form of a player exchange plus cash deal. The Old Trafford side were willing to offer in excess of that sum to Real Madrid for Ronaldo and feel that such an offer for a player five years his junior, with the footballing world at his feet is an offer they feel is worth making. Such a move could see the likes of Nani, Anderson and Ashley Young used as makeweights though it's unknown whether such an offer would interest Levy or indeed Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas. Though Tottenham have publicly stated their intention to keep Bale Man United feel confident that once their interest in his services is publicly known the PFA Footballer of the Year will consider his future and may well then elect to force the issue by requesting a transfer. Bale is tied up to a long term contract and as such his value in the marketplace will be high but Man United are ready to make a big money offer for the player, who this season has scored 20 Premier League goals and attracted the interest of a number of Europe's 'Elite' after another excellent campaign. Man United will hope that the chance to follow in the footsteps of boyhood hero Ryan Giggs will be a prospect Gareth Bale will find impossible to turn down.

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Stamford Bridge side confident they will snap up St Mary's teenager. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Chelsea are confident they have won the race to sign highly-rated Southampton left-back Luke Shaw according to the Metro. The 17 year old Saints defender, who is apparently a Chelsea fan, has become a much sought after talent after impressing greatly this term. The youngster has already been called up to the England Under 21 set-up and is a player with great potential and it seems is being lined up by Roman Abramovich as a long term replacement for veteran Ashley Cole. Southampton will no doubt fight hard to keep hold of the teenager, who only recently agreed a new five-year contract, but the Blues are confident a bid in the region of £10m will be enough to persuade the South-Coast side to sell. The St Mary's side have seen other top young talents leave for 'bigger' clubs in recent seasons, with Gareth Bale, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott all moving to London sides. Shaw only earned his first Southampton start last August but has gone to make 27 appearances for the club this season. With Jose Mourinho said to be on his way back to Stamford Bridge this summer it is likely that Chelsea will invest a large sum in additions to improve the club's squad after what has proven, Europa League triumph aside, something of a major disappointment.

The Cottagers set to make summer move for unwanted forward. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Fulham are preparing a summer bid for Aston Villa’s Darren Bent according to The Daily Star. The England striker has found himself increasingly marginalised at Villa Park this season due to highly impressive breakthrough season enjoyed by Christian Benteke. Bent has found himself having to be content with a place on the bench as Benteke’s 19 Premier League goals have meant Bent’s first team chances have been few and far between. The former Sunderland and Spurs striker admitted last week that he has no intention of spending another season on the bench and would be looking to hold talks with Villa officials in the coming weeks. That has sparked the interest of Fulham who are keen to add some firepower to their squad over the summer. The Cottagers are thought to be monitoring the availability of Bent but would be looking to pay significantly less than the £12 million Villa are currently demanding. Should Bent arrive at Craven Cottage, that raises the prospect of a mouth watering partnership with former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov. Turkish side Galatasaray are also thought to be interested in Bent and, unlike Fulham, are happy to match Bent’s £65,000 a week wages.

Toffees star wants to follow David Moyes to Old Trafford. Check in to West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini hopes to follow David Moyes to Old Trafford this summer according to the Daily Mirror. The 25 year old may well be just the type of player Man United target this summer with this source making the most of comments made by Fellaini related to his desire to adopt a more defensively minded midfield position, one that Moyes has apparently suggested the powerful battler adopts in the future. Fellaini is expected to leave Goodison Park this summer just as long as any interested party is willing to meet the player's £23m release clause. The Toffees star has wasted no time in talking-up the possibility of working with Moyes again in the future, stating; “If I’m leaving Everton, I say if, it will depend on lots of factors,” “I only want to go to a club where the manager ­really wants me. In 2008, Everton did everything to convince me, especially David Moyes. He made me the player I am now.” On the issue of a possible positional change Fellaini added; “I’m happy with my ­season, although I didn’t play in my best position,” said Fellaini. “I’m not a number 10. David Moyes predicts my future as a ­defensive midfielder, but due to a lack of offensive power, he plays me up front. “In the future I want to play as a six or an eight. From there, I can create danger and score goals.” Fellaini has had his most effective Everton season to date this term, netting a dozen goals, but a move away from the Merseyside club seems very likely. The midfelder has consistently stated his desire to play Champions League football and as such would presumably jump at the chance of a move to Man United. Moyes may well feel the need to freshen up his midfield. Paul Scholes is retiring, Darren Fletcher continues to recover from long term illness and the jury is still very much out on Anderson, who has had another stop/start campaign.

Welsh wizard keen to play Champions League football next season. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Tottenham are facing an up hill battle to keep hold of Gareth Bale according to The Daily Mail. The Welsh international has played a key role in Andre Villas-Boas’ side this season as his goals placed Spurs within touching distance of a Champions League qualification spot. Tottenham have offered Bale a new contract reported to be worth in the region of £150,000 a week but it is thought the winger was only willing to consider putting pen to paper should Spurs find themselves playing in Europe’s elite club competition next season, however Arsenal's victory over Newcastle United sees Andre Villas-Boas having to settle for Europa League football. There are likely to be no shortage of suitors for Bale should he become available despite the £60 million asking price Tottenham have slapped on the player. Real Madrid have made no secret of their desire to bring Bale to the Spanish capital and that interest is likely to be maintained regardless of whether Jose Mourinho remains in charge of the Spanish giants for next season. Manchester United are also thought to be keen on Bale and new boss David Moyes could look to make Bale one of his top summer targets.

Retiring Liverpool defender believes former Liverpool manager could do well at Goodison Park. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has taken the unlikely step of backing former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez for the Everton job according to talkSport. Everton are currently in the market for a new manager after it was announce that current boss David Moyes is set to join Manchester United this summer as replacement for the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson. Benitez is known to be available as his time as interim boss at Chelsea is set to come to a close at the end of the season. One of the advantages of Benitez is that cash-strapped Everton would not have to pay any kind of compensation to seal his signature. But it is not clear how the Goodison faithful would react to the appointment of the former Liverpool boss. Benitez may not be so keen on moving to a club where he does not have the full backing of the fans after enduring a difficult spell with Chelsea fans over the last few months. Despite securing the club a Europa League trophy, the Chelsea faithful has never forgiven Benitez for comments he made about the club during his time as Liverpool manager. But Carragher thinks Everton would be foolish to turn down the chance to appoint someone with Benitez’s credentials. ‘It might ruffle a few feathers, with the Liverpool and Everton side of it,’ said Carragher. ‘I don’t know how difficult that sort of thing is. I don’t think it’s happened before with managers. ‘I know it happened between Tottenham and Arsenal with George Graham and I think eventually it was a problem for him. ‘Everton would love to get someone with his CV, but with the Liverpool situation it makes it difficult. If all parties come together and they are willing to give it a go then I’m sure he would do a good job.’