EPL

Arsenal
Manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed an interest in Karim Benzema and says it is 'not impossible' for Arsenal to sign the Real Madrid striker.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is considering replacing Gerard Houllier with former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who wants to stay in England.

Birmingham
Birmingham defender Roger Johnson has emerged as a summer transfer target for Wolves coach Mick McCarthy, who is after two new centre-halves.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers winger Junior Hoilett has revealed he is enjoying his football under current manager Steve Kean and hopes to sign a new deal.

Blackpool
Blackpool have extended Charlie Adam's contract for another 12 months, but it is unlikely to prevent the midfielder from moving in the summer.

Bolton
Bolton announced that Jlloyd Samuel, Joey O'Brien, Tamir Cohen and Johan Elmander are to leave the club following their contract expiration.

Chelsea
It was reported Hamburg sports director Frank Arnesen is expected to confirm a season-loan deal for Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma next week.

Everton
Everton head coach David Moyes has admitted it is difficult for him to make definite plans when he is not certain of the money he has to spend.

Fulham
Roma are reportedly interested in the services of Fulham centre back Philippe Senderos, who could be allowed to leave for around EUR3 million.

Liverpool
Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea in their battle to land Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy, who is valued around GBP8 million by his club.

Manchester City
Manchester City's Shay Given has refused to rule out a move to Celtic after insisting a switch to the SPL would not be a step down for him.

Manchester United
Rio Ferdinand is convinced that Gerard Pique would not have taken such giant strides in his career if he had remained at Manchester United.

Newcastle
Newcastle United head coach Alan Pardew have beaten Everton to seal the capture of highly-rated Lens youngster Mehdi Abeid on a five-year deal.

Stoke City
Stoke City defensive pair Abdoulaye Faye and Ibrahima Sonko have both been released by the club after failing to break into the first team.

Sunderland
John Mensah's agent has confirmed Rangers' interest in acquiring the Lyon defender, as Sunderland are unlikely to extend his loan contract.

Tottenham
Tottenham and Barcelona are both set to hold talks this week with Leandro Damiao's agent over a EUR15 million summer move for the Brazilian.

West Brom
West Brom announced that they have released Giles Barnes, Abdoulaye Meite and Gianni Zuiverloon, but Roman Bednar and Marek Cech are staying.

West Ham
Sunderland have defended themselves against West Ham Utd's accusation that they have made an illegal approach for Senegalese striker Demba Ba.

Wigan
Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea in their battle to land Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy, who is valued around GBP8 million by his club.

Wolverhampton
Birmingham defender Roger Johnson has emerged as a summer transfer target for Wolves coach Mick McCarthy, who is after two new centre-halves.