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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.’

Stamford Bridge move on the cards. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Chelsea target Andre Schurrle has dropped a massive hint about his proposed move to Stamford Bridge according to Goal.com. The 22 year old, who has long been linked with interest from Stamford Bridge, made some very telling statements following Bayer Leverkusen's 1-0 win over Hamburg on the final day of the Bundesliga season. "Certain things were promised to me," "I hope they will keep these promises. It also depends on Leverkusen. I think, it was my last match." Schurrle has helped his side secure a Champions League berth for next term after an excellent season during which he has netted 11 goals and provided a great many assists and may well have brought a successful end to his two season spell at the BayArena club. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich may well be keen to make a number of signings this summer having seen the Blues fall some way off the Premier League title race as well as falling at the first hurdle in defence of their Champions League title. Jose Mourinho may well be set to return to his former club and could well be keen to put his stamp on the club he guided from 2004 to 2007. Schurrle has scored 43 goals in 149 club appearances for Bayer Leverkusen and his former club Mainz and has netted seven times in 22 appearances for the German national side.

Gunners set to spend big regardless of Champions League qualification. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been promised significant funds to improve his squad over the summer months according to The Mirror. The French boss has often been criticised in recent seasons for his frugal spending policy. But the Gunners boss is known to have been restricted in who he can bring in by the need of the club to pay off the debt on the loan they took out to build the Emirates Stadium. That debt has now been paid off which should allow Wenger greater freedom to bring in top quality names. Wenger is thought to be keen to bring in players in a number of positions starting with a new forward. The club brought in Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski last summer but neither player has been able to stamp his mark on the first team. That could see Wenger make mega-bucks bids for Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic and Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain. The club are hoping that by bringing in a few top class signings this summer, they can restore themselves amongst the country’s elite teams and challenge for the Premier League title. Arsenal will at least be looking to put to an end a barren spell which has seen them fail to win a trophy in eight seasons.

Spanish striker pleased with how season has gone. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Chelsea striker Fernando Torres insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge, despite claims that he will be sold this summer, according to the Sunday Mirror. The 29-year-old has not at any point looked like rediscovering his best form from his Liverpool days, but the £50million signing does not feel he has been a complete failure at Chelsea, pointing to his form in the team's Europa League win this season. The Spaniard scored in the final win over Benfica and against Everton in the final Premier League game of the season, taking his total goal tally for the season to 23 goals in all competitions, his best return since joining the club. "My decision to come to Chelsea has been vindicated by the medals I have won," he said. "Not everything has been as bad as people have said. I am happy for this season and winning trophies with Chelsea, that's what I wanted to do when I joined. "I am feeling more important than in the past, so I think the future will be even better. When you are involved and you feel you are an important part of the team, you feel much better. "I will be a Chelsea player, why not? I signed five years here, I have a contract and I want to do many, many things in this time. I still have three years and, hopefully, more." Despite some improvement in his form, Chelsea are said to be willing to sell him this summer as they look to bring in some new strikers. The likes of Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have been strongly linked as targets, as the club look to find a genuine 30-goal-a-season striker to boost their title hopes. Torres has been linked with Fiorentina and his old club Atletico Madrid, and may find his form hasn't been quite good enough to keep him at the club any longer.

36 year old midfielder set for talks with chairman Bill Kenwright. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Everton midfielder Phil Neville could be set for a sensational appointment as David Moyes’ successor as Everton manager according to The Daily Star. The Goodison Park club have been rocked in recent days following the announcement that Moyes will be appointed as the replacement for retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. It had been known for some time that Moyes’ contract was due to expire at the end of the season but it still came as a shock to hear of the appointment as many had believed Moyes would put pen to paper on a new deal. Everton have now begun the search for Moyes’ replacement but are keen to keep costs down and would prefer to avoid having to pay out a hefty compensation package. That could pave the way for Neville to take up a place in the Everton dugout, supported by another former Toffee, Alan Stubbs. Neville was thought to be set to leave the club at the end of this season after the club announced they would not be renewing his current deal which expires in June. But the former England international has been a popular face in the Goodison Park dressing room for many years and club officials are attracted to the possibility of hiring someone who knows the inner workings of the club.

Italian looks to make Bernabeu move. Check in to Lorient vs PSG PSG's sporting director Leonardo has confirmed that Parc des Princes boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked to leave the Ligue 1 champions according to the BBC. Ancelotti, who has long been rumoured to be a target for Real, whose current boss Jose Mourinho is tipped to return to Chelsea next season, had a meeting with club bosses earlier on Sunday. A subsequent report on television channel BeInSport, whose Qatari owner Nasser al-Khelaifi is also PSG president, said Ancelotti would be leaving PSG. But Leonardo denied that, claiming the Parisians want to keep hold of the Italian. "What happened is that Carlo has asked to leave for Real Madrid. We want to keep him, he has (another) year on his contract with us. No decision has been taken," said Leonardo. Ancelotti has spent just 18 months at the club from the French capital and this season led them to a first Ligue 1 title since 1994. But rumours that he is set to replace Mourinho at Real when this season finishes had been gathering pace in recent weeks. Those were only enhanced on Sunday morning when several Spanish newspapers claimed the Portuguese boss would leave before the end of the current campaign. Madrid sports daily Marca ran the headline "he is going to Chelsea" on Sunday morning, adding that "Real Madrid could make his goodbye official this week". Another Spanish newspaper, broadsheet El Mundo, also reported that Mourinho may not even be in charge for Real's final two games of the season against Real Sociedad and Osasuna. "Madrid want to sack Mourinho now," it claimed. "The board and the president, Florentino Perez, have had enough after the defeat in the final of the Copa del Rey and the tense situation in the dressing room, and are planning to bring to an end the Portuguese's reign immediately." With confirmation that Ancelotti has asked to be allowed to join Real, it would seem some deal has already been done behind the scenes. Saturday night, Ancelotti had refused to comment on his future, saying only that he would meet with the club's president in the next few days. That meeting took place on Sunday, after which BeInSport claimed a decision had indeed been made. "Following a meeting with Nasser al-Khelaifi and Leonardo, Carlo Ancelotti will no longer be Paris Saint-Germain coach next season," said a message that ran across the bottom of the screen on the TV channel. Ancelotti's first six months at PSG were largely disappointing as he took over a team at the top of Ligue 1, only to see them overhauled by Montpellier to miss out on the title. However, this season he delivered on the club's twin objectives of winning the league and reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. He was greatly aided, though, by a huge financial investment from the club that allowed PSG to sign the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and Ezequiel Lavezzi, as well as bringing in David Beckham on a short-term deal in January. Ancelotti won two Champions League titles and one Serie A crown with AC Milan while he also completed a league and cup double at Chelsea. He has won titles in three different countries and is one of the most respected coaches in European football.