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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuted reports of the club making a move for Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, while admitting they were closing in on another forward. Following Rooney's decision to ask for a move away from Old Trafford, Arsenal have been one of a few number of clubs linked with the striker, with reports suggesting the North London side were preparing a £25 million ($38 million) move in the summer transfer window.
Sergio Ramos said there is no club in the world that can afford to purchase Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window, while Manchester United target Robert Lewandowski said his future would be made clear at the end of the season.
Arsenal are in serious danger of missing out on Barcelona forward David Villa, with Tottenham making an official bid for the player in view to a transfer in the summer. Arsene Wenger has plenty of money to spend in the summer transfer window, and several reports have suggested that the manager is looking at other options up front, with the likes of Stevan Jovetic of Fiorentina and Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain heavily linked with a move.
Frank Lampard admitted he considered leaving Chelsea in the summer transfer window, but his first option was to always remain at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea confirmed Thursday an agreement had been reached between the club and Lampard over a one-year deal, which keeps the midfielder in London until 2014. Lampard was at his peak during the Jose Mourinho years, and the Chelsea veteran would love for the Portuguese to return to Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid will be desperate to finish the season with at least one piece of silverware when they take on Atletico Madrid in the final of the Copa Del Rey Friday. With Jose Mourinho also expected to leave Real at the end of the season, the manager will be extremely motivated to go out on a high in the showpiece final at the Bernabeu. To watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Live Stream
After what has arguably been one of Arsene Wenger's worst ever seasons as Arsenal manager, everything comes down to this - the final day of the English Premier League season, the game against Newcastle at St James' Park, and three points which will ensure Arsenal's qualification to the Champions League for a 16th straight season.
Chelsea's outgoing manager Rafa Benitez expects the club to spend as much as £100 million ($152 million) in the summer transfer window as the Blues prepare for life with Jose Mourinho come next season. Mourinho is widely expected to take over at Stamford Bridge once he comes to a severance agreement with current club Real Madrid.