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Arsene Wenger is ready to launch a £90million transfer blitz, with moves already under way to smash the club's transfer record with a £65million offer for Real Madrid duo Karim Benzema and Angel Di Maria.

Gareth Bale is so close to his world-record Real Madrid switch that the Spanish club began selling his name on shirts.

Barcelona have snapped up Man City midfielder Denis Suarez for £8million.

Leeds hotshot Ross McCormack has landed a new deal.

Benfica hope to seal a £3.5million deal with QPR for goalkeeper Julio Cesar this weekend.

Cardiff have failed to agree terms with former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko.

Manchester United supremo Ed Woodward has sent a letter to Chelsea warning them not to make further bids for Wayne Rooney.

Arsene Wenger is finally ready to splash the cash this summer, with Karim Benzema, Angel Di Maria, Yohan Cabaye and Geoffrey Kondogbia all in his sights.

Norwich defender Daniel Ayala is getting set to join Middlesbrough.

Blackburn are ready to raid Juventus for Australia international midfielder James Troisi on a season-long loan deal.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho last night hijacked Tottenham's proposed £30m deal for Brazil winger Willian.

Marouane Fellaini wants to quit Everton for Manchester United before his price tag gets even higher next year.

West Brom have paid just over £2m to take Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair on loan for the season.

Arsene Wenger's intensive 12-day recruitment drive appears set to start with a deal for Mathieu Flamini, five years after he quit Arsenal for AC Milan.

Sunderland are discussing a deal to take South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung on loan from Swansea.

Stoke are trying to sign Oussama Assaidi on loan from Liverpool.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has promised Rickie Lambert his place is safe despite the arrival of £15m Dani Osvaldo.

Bacary Sagna says Arsenal's players have done their bit to help the club finally make some major signings by virtually guaranteeing Champions League football.

Jose Mourinho hasn't given up on Wayne Rooney but may turn his attention to wantaway Anzhi hitman Samuel Eto'o if he can't sign the Manchester United striker.

Alan Pardew has not given up hope of Yohan Cabaye staying at Newcastle despite interest from Arsenal and PSG.

Liverpool are braced for a late bid from Real Madrid for Luis Suarez but insist the striker will not leave in this transfer window.

Real Madrid have offered fans the chance to buy Gareth Bale shirts on their website before taking it offline for 'maintenance'.

Roberto Martinez has questioned the behaviour and acumen of Manchester United's new hierarchy, accusing them of lacking 'common sense' in their pursuit of Everton duo Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini.

Brendan Rodgers has voiced his disappoint in seeing Liverpool's interest in Brazilian star Willian falter and warned 'quality costs money' as he renews the search for the signing he feels can underpin a challenge for the top four.

Samir Nasri is looking to put his club and international career back on track after admitting he 'lost his way' last season.