Portuguese  tactician AVB rejects PSG offer to meet his £10 million buyout clause in the Spurs’ contract and pledge to significantly improve his salary

Tottenham launching bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.  22 year old Benteke scored 19 goals in 34 games this season helping Villa escape relegation. Arsenal Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring his situation closely.

Mourinho is determined not to miss out on Vitesse Arnhem midfielder Marco van Ginkel. Chelsea bid of £6 million has been accepted by Vitesse for the Under21 Holland star, but he is yet to agree personal terms. Man United are also willing to offer £15 million for the youngster.

Abramovich is also planning bid for three of Spain's brightest stars Thiago Alcantara, (Barcelona), winger Isco (Malaga) and Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. United are also chasing Thiago, while Manchester City wants to land Isco.

 

Napoli reject Chelsea's €40m-plus-Torres bid for Cavani

 

John Obi Mikel ready to join Galatasaray after a £13 million bid.

"I'm very pleased with Galatasaray's offer”

"I asked Drogba for advice and he told me that Istanbul is a fantastic city, that Galatasaray is a huge club and that I have to make the move.

"I have played at Chelsea for a long time and it's now time for me to leave,” he said

 

Spain coach Vincente del Bosque admits tension between Real Madrid players Iker Casillas and Alvaro Arbeloa. The duo fell out over Arbeloa's public support of Mourinho.

 Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes David Moyes needs to win on his home debut for against Chelsea on August 24 or there will be a lot of pressure on the new Old Trafford boss.

"As a manager, when you get the fixtures, you want to win your first game and get off to a good start. But the second game they play, Chelsea at home, that's the one he knows he must win"

Gunners legend Ray Parlour urges Wenger to spend €116m on Rooney, Higuain and Fellaini in order to be a threat next season.

Chelsea defender David Luiz breaks nose during Brazil victory over Mexico last night