Football Transfer Rumours - May-22-2011

Manchester United have emerged as front-runners to sign 18-year-old Lens defender Raphael Varane.

Liverpool are ready to battle Newcastle and Sunderland for Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia

QPR are on red alert after defender Sebastien Bassong revealed he wants to quit Tottenham.

Manchester United are preparing a £12m bid to lure Ajax's Dutch international right-back Gregory van der Wiel to Old Trafford

Roberto Mancini will begin Manchester City's summer spending this week by confirming the signing of Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen

Arsene Wenger has vowed to splash out to bring the best players to the Emirates next season, with Samba, Bolton defender Gary Cahill and West ham midfielder Scott Parker all on his radar.

Arsenal want 19-year-old Germany international midfielder Mario Gotze, who would cost about £25m from Borussia Dortmund, as a replacement for contract rebel Samir Nasri. Blackburn duo Phil Jones and Christopher Samba are also on the Gunners' radar.

Chelsea are ready to fight Manchester United to sign Spurs playmaker Luka Modric

Arsenal are prepared to sell captain Cesc Fabregas back to his former club Barcelona for £50m.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is lining up a double swoop for Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas and Tottenham's Luka Modric.