Talks to extend Xabi Alonso's spell at Real Madrid have been put on hold with no agreement as former boss Jose Mourinho considers trying to lure the midfielder to Chelsea in a cut-price deal or at the end of his contract.

England manager Roy Hodgson favours appointing former colleague Michael Appleton to take charge of the Under-21s side after Stuart Pearce's removal from the job, the ex-Blackburn man now hot favourite.

Iago Aspas will have to spend £4 million if he wants to join Liverpool from Celta Vigo. The Spanish forward needs to pay off agents, a percentage of his contract and Spanish tax to secure his move to the Premier League.

German side wants to sign Sunderland´s Dong-Won Ji who played on loan for Augsburg in the second half of the last season and helped to avoid the relegation.

Spanish side is still interested in the goalkeeper of Borussia Mönchengladbach and wants to sign him this summer. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen shall replace Victor Valdes whose contract ends next year.

According to Bild Miroslav Klose has talked to the bosnian website rs-sport.org saying: "I'm not sure if I will be in Rome next season. Things can change very quickly." Lazio already denied the quotes...

Tigers boss Steve Bruce is reportedly keen to sign the Millwall shot-stopper, who has impressed for the Republic of Ireland this season.

The Spanish club could save money if they sign the Italian coach after June as the contract would be under a six-month duration

The Republic of Ireland international is keen to leave Spartak Moscow and the Toffees are lining up a £4million bid for the winger.

Real Madrid will announce the signings of Bale and Isco in July. They will pay €30M for Isco and €80M for Bale.