EPL Transfer Rumours: 18 May 2013

The last day of the season is tomorrow and the annual madcap transfer season will begin in full earnest once the dust of the hectic season draws close. Some teams have already secured a few players whilst others are on the verge of breakthroughs. Yet, the majority of transfers are still to take place and here are the latest rumours:

ARSENAL

Auxerre’s Yaya Sanogo is almost an Arsenal player.

Auxerre’s 20 year striker Yaya Sanogo is set to join the Gunners, says Arsene Wenger. (The Sun)

QPR’s Julio Cesar is a possible signing for Arsenal this summer. (Daily Mirror)

The Arsenal hierarchy are actively discussing the possibility of signing Wayne Rooney. (Yahoo!)

CHELSEA

Fiorentina want Fernando

Jose Mourinho has told his friends that he intends to join The Blues this summer. (Daily Mirror)

…and he’s looking to bring Cristiano Ronaldo with him to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)

Kevin de Bruyne looks set to join Borussia Dortmund this summer. (Daily Mail)

Fiorentina are looking to sign Fernando Torres if they sell Stevan Jovetic to Arsenal. (talkSPORT)

EVERTON

Roberto Martinez has opened the door to manage Everton.

Roberto Martinez has paved a way to join Everton by admitting he might quit Wigan. (Daily Star)

The Toffees are interested in Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi. (Daily Mirror)

LIVERPOOL

Barcelona want Liverpool’s Pepe Reina.

Pepe Reina is Barcelona’s number 1 target this summer. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool target Stefan de Vrij has extended his contract with Feyenoord. (talkSPORT)

Veteran Jamie Carragher belives Rafael Benitez would be perfect for Everton. (talkSPORT)

MANCHESTER CITY

Jesus Navas is wanted by Manchester City.

City have launched a bid to land Sevilla winger, Jesus Navas. (The Times)

Edin Dzeko is subject to interest from Fiorentina. (talkSPORT)

Carlos Tevez, Joleon Lescott and Gareth Barry will have their futures sorted out after the USA tour. (Express)

MANCHESTER UNITED

Cristiano Ronaldo will have to choose between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has asked David Moyes to take care of the problem that is Wayne Rooney. (The Sun)

Striker target Robert Lewandowski has put off plans until after the Champions League final. (talkSPORT)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s epic move back to Old Trafford might be off as Jose Mourinho and Chelsea are interested. (Daily Mail)

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Luke Shaw, dubbed the ‘next Gareth Bale’ is wanted by Tottenham.

The club are certain Gareth Bale will commit with a £170,000-a-week deal. (The Sun)

Spurs are chasing 17 year old Southampton left-back Luke Shaw. (The Times)

Barcelona striker David Villa is set to join the North London side this summer. (talkSPORT)