Cristiano Ronaldo's £80million transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid will be the catalyst for massive round of transfers. Here are today's latest transfer rumours.

Is it safe to say that striker receives more time in the transfer gossip pages from January to December than any other position? Several well-known strikers are in today's transfer news and rumors, but the goal-getters aren't the only men in the summer shop window. In today's roundup, we've got tidbits from several of Europe's top leagues, with several big names being linked with big clubs.

It's a new week, and we've got a fresh batch of transfer news and rumors from around Europe. We've got tidbits from England, Italy, and Germany in today's roundup, with names big, medium, and small all being linked with moves from here to there.

England

Tottenham Enter Race for Tevez

Tottenham have joined the queue of teams looking to sign Carlos Tevez, as Spurs are being linked with a 25m offer for the Argentine hit-man.

We've got quite a lot of tidbits from yesterday and today to go over in today's roundup from around the Premier League, Serie A, and several more top leagues, so if you've missed any of the latest transfer news and rumors, we're here to catch you up.

And as always, you can stay updated with all of the latest transfer signings from all England's league clubs and several top European leagues thanks to our summer transfer lists.

Sunday might be a rest day for many, but it's anything but a slow day in transfer news and rumors. We've got the latest on Andrei Arshavin, Craig Bellamy, Stewart Downing, and many others, well-known and not so much...yet at least. England Arsenal are set to increase their bid for Andrei Arshavin to £12m [.

We're already in the middle of June, and though the signings haven't been coming hard and fast just yet, that doesn't mean that there's a shortage of action thus far in the summer transfer window.

In this morning's transfer news and rumors roundup, we've got tidbits from England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and Greece, with many big names and big clubs looking to spend, spend, spend.

It seems increasingly clear that the signing of Glen Johnson from Portsmouth is a nailed on certainty. But he's just a full-back; not really the attacking signing Liverpool FC need and not not really the type of player who can take the club to the next level. Or is he? Mark Jones seems to think so..

1. The shock of the summer so far. Job seeking Michael Owen signs for Man Utd to the total surprise of everyone. The striker will take take a substantial cut to his £110,000-a-week wages at Newcastle to around £30,000-a-week, although he will earn a similar figure if clauses related to goals, appearances and success are met.

Kristen Pazik Shev's Wife copy, originally uploaded by Wendy88.

Grecia completó el rubro de los participantes europeos. Un único tanto de Dimitros Salpingidis a la media hora del primer tiempo le sirvió para vencer a Ucrania y clasificarse para el segundo Mundial de su historia 16 años después.

The Chelsea v Inter Milan match in Pasadena, California last night turned out to be a Hollywood affair as a crapton of celebrities were in attendance, including Charlize Theron, Ashton Kutcher, Alyssa Milano, and honorary Chelsea captain Will Ferrell. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Chelsea, but what if it continued?

West Ham keeper sent-off for England Poor old Rob Green was sent-off 14 minutes into England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine after being played into trouble by Rio Ferdinand (too casual yet again). Fortunately for England, Andriy Shevchenko missed the subsequent spot-kick after David James had come on to replace Aaron Lennon.

Carlo Ancelotti today has confirmed that he expects Andriy Shevchenko to leave the club before the end of the transfer window on Monday. Sheva was told earlier in the week that he does not feature in Carlo's Champions League squad and the fact that he has now been told that he will not be given alot of opportunities in games this season has forced Sheva's hand.

Yeah, that#8217;s right Keep your eyes peeled and when the member of this #8216;band#8217; second from the right allows his floppy hair to leave his face, you will find none other than Andriy Shevchenko hidden beneath. The band is then joined on stage by a woman clutching what appear to be Polaroid photos.

If there is one team that is secretly thriving in a summer of high-profile transfers, it is Birmingham City. As mentioned by my fellow Premiership Talk writer, Brian Lofrumento, the newly promoted outfit is reportedly pursuing former Arsenal captain Patrick Viera, which is in addition to a handful of other acquisitions made recently.

With the recent appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new Chelsea manager and the recent announcement that Andriy Shevchenko will be coming back to the Bridge now that his one-year loan deal with AC Milan has expired, there are questions being asked of what Ancelotti / Chelsea will do with the 32-year-old striker.

The latest rumour and gossip from the FA Premier League - Ribery not for sale, Robben not interested in Spurs move.

The Netherlands became the first European team to book their place at the 2010 World Cup Finals at the weekend after their 2-1 win over Iceland in Reykjavik. The Dutch maintained their 100% record in the campaign thanks to a goal apiece from Nigel De Jong and Mark Van Bommel, and it leaves them 11 points clear at the top of Group 9 ahead of Scotland who have a game in hand.

For all her dreams of a beachside house overlooking the Med', down in Monte Carlo. Mrs Shevchenko is going to have to stay-put in London, at least for the next year.
This is because Andriy Shevchenko says he wants to honour his contract with Chelsea and will report for pre-season training with the Blues on 9 July.

Too late the hero

So now that former European Footballer of the year has turned his back on Chelsea and his torrid spell in the English Premier League can we all agree that the transfer of the former AC Milan was a very poorly judged purchase or was the Ukrainian striker never really given a chance to shine?

By now I'm sure you've heard the big news emanating from Brazil: <a href="http://football.uk.reuters.com/world/news/LL411936.php">Ronaldinho has been left off the Selecao callup list for the Confederations Cup and the summer's World Cup qualifying. Not because of injury or fatigue, but because, as it stands right now, he's not good enough.

‘Sheva' has done precious little to help Ancelotti's cause this season, however, the Ukrainian was instrumental in brokering the coach's switch to the Premier League. Andriy Shevchenko may have been a flop on the football field with Milan this season, but it seems he could find employment in his life after football as a translator.

'Tis a glorious, glorious day. Why, you ask? Well, it's the return of football's most devious WAG: Mrs. Shevchenko. Back in '06 Mrs. Sheva destroyed a wonderful footballing career by requesting that her hubby, Mrs. Sheva's hubby, move to London. Things have never been the same and now the Mrs. has 'strongly suggested' her husband move [.

It's one of those days.

Why should we fight it? Our inbox is full of football players in various states of undress and we need to do the right thing.

Sharing is caring, after all. News of any real variety may have to wait.

To those of you at work that need to

a) remain employed;

b) are getting tired of your co-workers thinking you.

A couple of noteworthy signings are coming through the newswire today, which makes me quite happy, and should make fans of certain clubs quite happy as well. Of course, if you don't care much for the actual signings as you do for the sizzling speculation, there's plenty of that for you as well. [.

According to Vince Masiello at Goal.com, Andriy Shevchenko will return to Chelsea after the season. His agent Fabio Parisi told Calciomercato.it,

"Shevchenko is on loan at Milan from Chelsea and I believe he will go back to London.

Goal.com's Subhankar Mondal charts the fall from grace of Andriy Shevchenko and asks what next for the former Ballon d'Or winner...

According to Dominic Fifield at the Guardian, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to sign a new three-year deal with the club once he returns from the club's pre-season tour.

Also, manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted that the club has not received any offers for striker Andriy Shevchenko.

The Rino Gattuso reign of terror in America continued last Friday night when the Personification of Violent Destruction barreled into his former teammate like a derailed freight train in (eventual World Football Challenge champions) Chelsea's 2-1 win over AC Milan in Baltimore.

Fuggo Barnet Lookalikes: Andriy Shevchenko. And Patrick Swayze as a Chippendale's Dancer on Saturday Night Live.

No, not that one!

Chelsea are eyeing Porto star Hulk.

The Daily Mail says Porto striker Hulk has been linked with a move to Chelsea. The 23-year-old Brazilian hot-shot has a £33m release clause.

Brazilian sources say Porto are aware of growing interest in the centre-forward and are keen to discuss a new contract with the player.

Hello Diary!

Things just seem to keep getting better for yours truly.

Since the wonderful tour that nobody kicked me off of in the United States of America, I have caught the return flight home by a whisker, this time in Mr. Malouda's giant purse, and have found myself back in my adopted home of London, England.

Wondering who Andriy Shevchenko won't play against in this season's Champions League? Or, are you intrigued by who Chelsea might be drawn against in tomorrow's CL group stage draw? Never fear.

Check out the seedings below, then make your prediction. I'll banking on an Inter, Fiorentina, Standard threesome to join us.

An idea that may not be as crazy as it first sounds.

Let me make this clear from the outset this suggestion is borne totally out of my mind and not the creation of some mad scientist. First read the latest twist in the "Shevchenko has no Chelsea future" saga.

Andriy Schevchenko's Chelsea career seems finally over after the Ukrainian was told he will be dumped from the Blues' Champions League squad.

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty Tackle...

Alright, so the angry Hitler videos are totally played out, but this was still funny. Hitler as a Millwall fan and the one who planned the violence on Tuesday? Sounds about right.

Sao Paulo will host the opening match of the 2014 World Cup and Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana stadium will stage the final, FIFA announced Thursday.

Hosts Brazil will play the opening match in Sao Paulo and the remaining two group matches in Fortaleza and Brasilia.

In addition, the kick-off times have been set (all Brasilia local time).

Liverpool are set for a busy summer in the transfer market as Rafa Benitez stamps his authority on the Anfield club.
Aston Villa and England midfielder Gareth Barry is the main target during the close season and there is interest in Carlos Tevez as Manchester United are reluctant to fork out for the Argentinian's services.

STARTERS
So I am trying to figure out exactly why someone has tagged a Banksy-esque stencil of Andriy Shevchenko on a trash can that I walk past every day.
MLS
Week 9 Matches:
-Sat May 16
Toronto FC v Chicago Fire - 3pm Central on Direct Kick
Venue: BML Field, Toronto ON
New England Revolution v Colorado Rapids - 6:30pm Central on Direct Kick
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA
New York Red Bulls v Houston Dynamo - 6:30pm Central on Direct Kick
Venue: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford NY
FC Dallas v Seattle Sounders FC - 7:30pm Central on Direct Kick
Venue: Pizza Hut Park, Frisco TX
Real Salt Lake v Kansas City Wizards - 8pm Central on Direct Kick
Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy UT
Chivas USA v DC United - 10pm Central on FSC
Venue: Home Depot Center, Carson CA
-Sun May 17
Los Angeles Galaxy v Columbus Crew - 2pm Central on Telefutura
Venue: Home Depot Center, Carson CA
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Bob Hunter of the Columbus Dispatch has some juicy Crew trade rumors to float past us including the team ditching Pat Noonan & Alejandro Moreno.

Carlo Ancelotti has already considered a future with Chelsea, according to revelations made by the AC Milan coach in his autobiography.
In 'Preferisco La Coppa' (I Prefer The Cup), which was launched in Italy yesterday, the 49-year-old describes two meetings he claims to have held with Blues owner Roman Abramovich last year in Geneva and Paris.

I guess the headline and accompanying photo gives it away, but would you have been able to identify Michael Owen's from the following quote:
"Were it not for an unhappy spell at Real Madrid and two injury-scarred years at Newcastle, he would be spoken about in the same breath as Torres and Ronaldo and valued in the priceless figures that only match-winning goalscorers ever justify.

The Romans declined the initial bid from Manchester United for the Montenegrin player, but the question is how they will act if United up the bid. Roma, who are in big financial problems, would have no problems selling Vucinic for €25 or €30 million. If that happens, Andriy Shevchenko would probably join Roma.