FOOTBALL TRANSFER NEWS

Real Madrid are set to demand that Arsenal substantially up their offer for Karim Benzema as the Spanish club continues to eye a move for Liverpool's Luis Suarez or Manchester City's Sergio Aguero this summer.

Manchester United could make a late move for Dutch international Stefan de Vrij, who is closing in on a move to Lazio has also been linked with Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton and Newcastle.

Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola insists his client is happy at Juventus but says he can't rule out a move to Chelsea, Arsenal or Manchester City this summer.

Yaya Toure has spoken out about his agents claim that he is ready to quit the Manchester City.

Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal will have to promise to play Javier Mascherano in midfield if they are to lure him away from Barcelona, according to the player's agent.

Manchester United have joined Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for Bayern Munich outcast Mario Mandzukic.

Louis Van Gaal will be handed a £200m transfer war chest at Manchester United this summer, with Luke Shaw, Mats Hummels, Marco Reus and Toni Kroos on his radar.

Ashley Cole is set to leave Chelsea after making a dignified farewell on Twitter, which could pave the way for a move to Liverpool.

Paul Lambert will try and sign Joleon Lescott on a free transfer from Manchester City and leave it to Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner to decide if he can afford his wages.

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin wants to leave the club and play for a Champions League side, with Arsenal interested.

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona worth £16.3m a season.

Reference: express