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United and Juve chasing Italy international. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Manchester United and Juventus are said to be competing for Inter Milan centre-back Andrea Ranocchia, according to talkSPORT. The 25-year-old defender has caught the eye in Serie A this season, despite Inter's disappointing 9th place finish, and could now be set for a move to a bigger club. The Italian international arrived from Genoa for £16million in 2011, and won't come cheap for either side, though he could be a useful addition to both team's squads. Manchester United have been linked with a number of central defenders in this summer's transfer window, as they look to improve on what was an occasionally leaky defence in their Premier League title win this year. Despite a strong run towards the end of the season, they finished with a total of 43 goals conceded - the worst defensive record in the top four. Juventus are also keen on strengthening their squad, as they look to win a third Serie A title in a row and progress further in the Champions League, where they were easily beaten by Bayern Munich at the quarter-final stage this year. Inter will struggle to hold on to some of their best players after a poor season, but are also planning some moves in the transfer market themselves, being linked with big names such as Cesc Fabregas and Luka Modric.

Andre Vilas-Boas ready to build his team around Gareth Bale. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Tottenham are preparing to sell a number of their squad this summer as they look to regroup after missing out on a place in next season’s Champions League according to The Mirror. The White Hart Lane side were left heart-broken after once more finding themselves denied access to Europe’s elite club competition on the last day of the season. But Spurs boss Andre Vilas-Boas is ready to put that right next time out and is ready to pursue an aggressive transfer policy over the coming months. First out of the door is likely to be Manu Adebayor who has been in disappointing form for most of the season and managed a paltry tally of just five Premier League goals. Joining him is likely to be Clint Dempsey who has failed to replicate his form for Fulham at White Hart Lane. They are likely to be replaced by one or more from Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke, Barcelona striker David Villa, Zenit St Petersburg’s Hulk or Lisandro Lopez from Lyon. Jermain Defore is reportedly likely to have to accept a place on the bench after his manager became increasingly frustrated with his inability to hit the back of the net following the turn of the year. Defoe still managed a respectable eleven goals but may find his role reduced to that of impact sub.

Defender confirms that the Champions League final won't be his final appearance. Check in to Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich - 2013 UEFA Champions League Final Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has reassured the club's fans that this weekend's Champions League final clash with Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich will not be his last for the club, according to Sky Sports. The Westphalen side are in danger of losing a number of their top stars as Mario Gotze has already agreed to join Bayern this summer while the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and Lukasz Piszczek have all been linked with a move away. The 24-year-old is currently racing the click to be fit for the showpiece final after picking up an ankle knock against Hoffenheim this weekend and he has taken time out to put the fan's fears to rest by stating his intent to still be in the yellow shirt next season. "I've not had any contact with Barcelona or any other club," he said. "I don't think it's my duty to dismiss rumours which other people invent," he said. "If there was to be any truth in them, I would say so. If I say that there is nothing behind the speculation, then people should believe me." Hummels has made nearly 200 appearances for Dortmund since joining from Bayern Munich in 2008.

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Anfield striker set for Upton Park move? Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Liverpool have agreed a £15m deal with West Ham for striker Andy Carroll according to the BBC. The two sides have complete terms on a permanent sale of the England international though the 24 year old is still to agree to the move with Newcastle United also said to be taking a keen interest in the powerful forward. Liverpool paid £35m for Carroll back in January 2011 but after managing just six goals in 44 Premier League fixtures for the Anfield side he was sent out on loan to the Upton Park side where he has enjoyed a relatively successful loan spell, scoring seven goals in 23 appearances. Carroll certainly fits Sam Allardyce's style of play but the Hammers boss has earmarked a move for Vitesse Arnhem hot-shot Wilfried Bony if he fails to secure Carroll on a permanent deal. Andy Carroll will have to think long and hard about this next move knowing that regular first team football is key to his hopes of a spot in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad for 2014 and with no other concrete offers on the table a move to join West Ham could well be the ideal one to make.

Young Frenchman looking forward to linking up with Gunners. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Yaya Sanogo has confirmed that he will be moving to Arsenal this summer, telling Sky Sports he is looking forward to meeting his new team-mates. The 20-year-old is a highly rated young striker, who will become the third player in recent history to move from Auxerre to the Emirates Stadium, after Abou Diaby and Bacary Sagna. Sanogo is a tall, strong and pacey forward who has had some troubles with injuries, but who should give the Gunners something a bit different upfront next season. Arsene Wenger is known for having an eye for young talent and giving a chance to lesser-known players, and this will no doubt have played a part in persuading Sanogo to join the club. "Arsenal could be a great club for me, I scored nine goals this season with Auxerre and they think I can improve my level in England," he said. "I am pleased to be following in the footsteps of Abou Diaby who came through from Auxerre. "There are many teams interested in me, but Arsenal is my choice." Sanogo was also watched by Tottenham and Chelsea, but will become the first signing of the summer for Arsenal, though probably not the last as Wenger has reportedly been given £70million to spend in this year's transfer window. The likes of Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic and and Valencia's Adil Rami are also long-time targets who are likely to join.

Tottenham target will not come cheap, say Wigan. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Tottenham will have to pay £15million to Wigan for their highly-rated midfielder James McCarthy, according to the Daily Mirror. The 22-year-old has impressed for the Latics this season, attracting interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea as well as Spurs, despite being unable to help Wigan avoid the drop. McCarthy was also a key performer in the club's shock FA Cup win over Manchester City, and Spurs are keen on bringing him in to replace the ageing Scott Parker, whom they are happy to sell to Queens Park Rangers. The Irishman is one of a few Wigan players being eyed up by bigger clubs following their drop to the Championship, and they could also lose Franco Di Santo and Callum McManaman, as well as their manager Roberto Martinez. In fact, it has even been rumoured that Martinez will look to sign McCarthy for Everton if he chooses to take over from David Moyes at Goodison Park. Spurs have a number of other targets as they look to improve on their fifth place finish next season.

Striker may go elsewhere for European football. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan fears that Andy Carroll may reject a move to the club in favour of going elsewhere to play European football next season, The Daily Star reports. Carroll has impressed at Upton Park this season, scoring seven goals in 24 appearances to help the club to a respectable mid-table finish and manager Sam Allardyce has made no secret about wanting to tie him down to a longer deal. However, club captain and former Newcastle teammate Kevin Nolan has expressed his doubts over whether a move will actually go ahead as he believes Carroll may have his head turned by European football. “Andy is a clever lad, he knows he has got to play football," he said. “If he gets offered a club in the Champions League or the Europa League, then he has got to make the decision. “I know he has enjoyed his time here, you can see that on the pitch. He gets on well with all the lads, so we will see what happens.” Liverpool are reported to be keen to offload the 24-year-old for a fee of around £17 million but the Hammers are apparently keen to lower them down to £10 million. However, with Spurs and Monaco interested the east Londoners may miss out him altogether.

Magpies boss hopes to fend off offers for key men. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is hoping to keep his big name stars at the club this summer as he looks to rebuild and move on from a difficult campaign, according to Sky Sports. Pardew will meet with club owner Mike Ashley over the coming weeks to discuss their summer plans after a torrid second half of the season saw them slip down near the relegation zone. The manager wants to add 'two or three' new signings over the summer but has admitted that it is the outgoings that are worrying him, rather than who might be coming in. "We're one of those clubs where we're liable to lose one of our great players to a Champions League team through finance and sometimes the will of the player," he said. "You can't keep a player who doesn't want to stay. "Having said that, it's going to be very difficult for any club to get a player out of here unless it's a serious or big bid." There are concerns over Fabricio Colocinni, who has made it clear that he wants a return home to Argentina, whist rumours were rife last season of a dressing room divide with certain unnamed players apparently already trying to engineer a move away after failing to comprehend the position that the club were in.

Liverpool goalkeeper plays down 'flattering' Barca link. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina admits he knows little about supposed interest from Barcelona, but is flattered by their interest, according to the London Evening Standard. The 31-year-old has been eyed up by the Catalan giants in this summer's transfer window, as they look for a replacement in goal for the departing Victor Valdes. Valdes confirmed earlier in the season that he wants to leave the Nou Camp for a new challenge, and has been linked with the likes of PSG and Arsenal, leaving his club to consider bids for a number of players. Swansea's Michel Vorm has also been linked with the club, but Reina has emerged as a main target for Barca boss Tito Vilanova. Given the Spaniard's inconsistent form in the last couple of seasons, Liverpool may also be willing to listen to offers for their number one shot stopper. Reina, however, says he is currently happy at Anfield and unsure about whether or not Barcelona will make a move for him. "I have three more years with Liverpool," he said. "I'm satisfied, comfortable and my family are very happy. Rumours are difficult to control but it's flattering when a club like Barca are interested in you." Liverpool have already been linked with goalkeepers as a replacement for Reina, who has been at the club since 2005.