Manchester City have been linked with a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric.
The 25-year-old Croatian was one of the Premier League's stand-out performers last season, with Manchester United and Chelsea also reportedly monitoring him.
And now City have joined the race for his signature as boss Roberto Mancini looks to strengthen his squad for next season's Premier and Champions League campaigns, report the Daily Mail
Argentina star makes Man City and Chelsea wait over transfer
Manchester City and Chelsea will have to wait until the end of July before they can make a move for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero.
Aguero, 23, has told the Spanish club that he is looking to make a big money move during the summer, but will delay a decision over his future until the Copa America finishes in South America next month.
Manchester City and Chelsea have both been strongly linked with a move for the prolific forward, who is currently with the Argentina squad preparing for the showpiece tournament in his homeland.
With uncertainty surrounding the future of Carlos Tevez, Roberto Mancini is keen to bolster his forward line ahead of their first season in the Champions League.
Chelsea are also looking to bring a big name striker to Stamford Bridge.
But both clubs will have to be patient as they look to finalise a move to bring Aguero to the Premier League.
Aguero said: "A decision about a possible transfer elsewhere will be made when the Copa America is over. At the moment, I don't know anything about what will happen."
Real Madrid have also been strongly linked with a move for the Argentine international and Aguero admits he is flattered that Jose Mourinho is showing an interest in him.
Aguero added: "Obviously, I am pleased that a coach like him [Mourinho] talks positively about me. It's always good to be praised by other coaches."
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Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given says he does not know where he will be playing next season but insists he would be happy to stay at Eastlands.
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TEVEZ TO CHELSEA?
Sources close to Chelsea football club have claimed that the Stamford Bridge side are making discreet enquiries regarding the availability of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
It remains somewhat of a mystery regarding Tevez’s future with the 27 year old suggesting he will not be returning to Manchester City and also complaining about home sickness with many reports claiming he would prefer a move back to Argentina, however Chelsea are of the opinion that he may just need a change of scenery and are hoping he may be tempted with a move to London.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has plenty of transfer targets in mind but wants Turkey manager Guus Hiddink in charge before confirming any mega money deals although it has been revealed the Dutchman has been advising on potential targets already. Manchester City have been reported as saying that they will not accept less than £50m for the Argentine and although that figure would easily be within Chelsea’s reach Abramovich will want to know whether Hiddink would like Tevez on board before getting out the cheque book.
Manchester City do seem resigned to losing the striker however they will not allow him to leave cheaply, Tevez is Eastland’s top goal scorer as well as their current captain so any clubs looking to prise him away will need to offer a big upfront fee. With Chelsea making enquiries regarding his availability and Real Madrid also reported to be interested, his next club will depend on whether Tevez wants to leave the Premiership and play football in La Liga.
Chelsea will also know that Carlos Tevez is somewhat of a lose cannon, making his feelings clear whenever he gets the opportunity and the West London club will not want to splash out £50m only for Tevez to get into a mood mid season when he is left out for Torres or Drogba. The striker has made numerous outbursts this season within the dressing room and any new manager would not like to have to deal with that at a new club.
Manchester City have moved quickly to offer Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez an alternative to Barcelona after putting together a bid worth €30m (£26m) for the Chile international. Goal.com
EVERTON and Bolton are competing for Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata.
But the 20-year-old Belgium international said he was not prepared to be the makeweight in a deal taking Wanderers’ centre-back Gary Cahill to Eastlands.
Arsenal are likely to move in for Cahill.
Boyata is under contract until 2014 but is unhappy at having made just 16 appearances last season as Roberto Mancini’s side won the FA Cup and qualified for the Champions League.
His father Bienvenu said: “There is talk of a swap with Gary Cahill at Bolton, but Dedryck does not want to go there. Everton are very much an option for him.”
Uwe Rosler is lining up a raid on his old club Manchester City.
Skysports.com understands that new Brentford boss Rosler has agreed to take charge at Griffin Park and the League One club are set to officially confirm his arrival shortly.
And it is believed Rosler is already well on with plans for his new club.
Skysports.com understands that he is now looking at his former club and wants to bring in Shaleum Logan.
The 23-year-old right-back has been told he can leave Eastlands when his contract expires this summer and Rosler is ready to offer him the chance to move to the capital.
But a number of other clubs are also chasing Logan's signature.
Despite just playing one game for City he has extensive experience from lower league football having spent time on loan at Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Stockport and Tranmere.
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Swansea have opened talks with former Spain international Marcos Senna. The 34-year-old midfielder is out of contract from Villarreal and his representative, Ely Coimbra, says a deal could be struck with the Premier League newcomers. Full story: Western Mail
Newcastle have turned down a £3m offer from West Ham for skipper Kevin Nolan, who has yet to agree a new deal with the Magpies. Newcastle Chronicle
Wolfsburg striker Grafite is set to become the third star frontman, after Ruud van Nistelrooy and Miroslav Klose, to leave the Bundesliga in recent weeks. The Brazilian is set to agree a three-year contract with Dubai side Al Ahli worth around €3m (£2.65m) per year. Bild (in German)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could have won the race to sign Lille striker Gervinho in a deal reported to be worth about £10m.talkSPORT
The Gunners are also considering a bid for France Under-21 international striker Emmanuel Riviere, who plays for Saint Etienne. Caughtoffside.com
But Danish international Nicklas Bendtner could be leaving the Emirates Stadium - the 23-year-old striker is a £12m target for Turkish giants Besiktas. Daily Mirror
A release clause in Phil Jones's Blackburn contract has temporarily halted the central defender's move to Manchester United. Although the deal is still expected to go through, the Premier League champions may have to pay more than £16m for the 19-year-old. Daily Mirror
Manchester United have off-loaded £7.4m winger Bebe to Turkish club Besiktas on a season-long loan with a view to a £2m permanent move. Daily Mail
Liverpool are chasing Connor Wickham, Stewart Downing, Charlie Adam, Jose Enrique, Gael Clichy, Scott Dann and Charles N'Zogbia, following the £20m signing of Jordan Henderson. Daily Mirror
The Anfield outfit are also interested in Catania's Matias Silvestre, according to the Serie A club. The 26-year-old defender has attracted attention from Spain and Italy too. Goal.com
And Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda has alerted Liverpool - and Arsenal - after declaring he's "stuck in a rut" at current club CSKA Moscow. Metro
Fresh from the £20m injection from the sale of Jordan Henderson, Sunderland are attempting to outbid Liverpool for Ipswich striker Connor Wickham with an £8m bid which could rise to £12m. Daily Mirror
Tottenham Hotspur want Sunderland's Ghana international striker Asamoah Gyan as part of a deal that would take Peter Crouch to the Stadium of Light. Guardian
Darron Gibson could also move to Sunderland after the Manchester United and Republic of Ireland international midfielder said he would welcome the chance to play under manager Steve Bruce. Goal.com
Inter's Sulley Muntari is not ruling out a move to Premier League newcomers QPR after Sunderland decided not to take up the option of making his loan move to the Stadium of Light permanent. Goal.com
QPR are ready to make a £3m move for Fulham's Andy Johnson. Boss Neil Warnock has turned to the 30-year-old striker as he looks to have missed out on Swansea-bound Watford star Danny Graham. The Sun
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is also set to swoop for Eidur Gudjohnsen after the Iceland striker, 32, had a one-year contract offer withdrawn by Fulham following Martin Jol's appointment as manager. The Sun
Aston Villa have shifted their attentions to Everton manager David Moyes after they were rejected by Roberto Martinez, who opted to remain at the DW Stadium. Daily Mirror
However, Mark Hughes and Owen Coyle are still in the frame to succeed Gerard Houiller at Villa Park. Telegraph
Both Moyes and Coyle may have already snubbed approaches from Villa, whose list of candidates is believed to include former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton and ex-Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri. The club have not totally ruled out a return to Mark Hughes or Steve McClaren after previously snubbing them. Daily Star
Coyle is poised to fly to Spain to clinch a £5m Bolton swoop for Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 20. Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich have followed up their interest in Tranmere's Dale Jennings, 18, with an offer. Jennings is desperate to join the Germans but is being forced to wait as the clubs agree a fee. Daily Mail
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has criticised the party lifestyle of some English players. The Dutchman said: "When I see some English footballers who are out until three in the morning, then I can only conclude that they are invariably finished at 33." The Sun
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona will return to Old Trafford in August when his New York Cosmos side face the Red Devils in a testimonial for Paul Scholes, who has just retired. Daily Star
New signing Carl Jenkinson hopes to become Arsenal's new Tony Adams after completing a move from Charlton to the club he supported as a boy. Telegraph
Brazil legend Pele has compared Chelsea target Neymar to Barcelona's Lionel Messi - but also insists the Santos starlet 'needs a bit more maturity'. Goal.com
A leading fitness coach has quetioned the data used by Arsenal to show Jack Wilshere was suffering from fatigue and should not play at the European Under-21 Championsionship. Goal.com
Retired Manchester United right-back and former Lancashire county under-15s cricketer Gary Neville's throwing skills are not what they used to be. He was asked to toss the first pitch during a baseball game in America, but his pitch at the Chicago White Sox v Oakland Athletics match came up short of the plate. Metro
