We've already seen several key signings by Premier League clubs this summer with many new prospects coming in from La Liga. But in reality, we're also going to probably see several key players leave their Premier League clubs this summer.
Here are the top 10 high-profile players most likely to leave:
Manchester United reveal 2013 pre-season schedule - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
David Moyes' maiden tour with Manchester United is only a month away now. United will play five friendlies in four countries Thailand, Australia, Japan and China. United has also confirmed the kick-off times for all of thier matches in their pre-season schedule this summer.
For the second time in the space of three years, Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has made the headlines with news reports indicating the 27 year old favours a move away from Old Trafford. New manager David Moyes is expected to hold talks with the England striker to convince him to commit his future to [.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his primary interest in wantaway Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is an unquenchable thirst for revenge. Last summer, Arsenal begrudgingly sold the Premier League's top scorer, Robin van Persie, to the eventual Premier League champions. Now, Wenger craves a chance to turn the tables.
Wayne Rooney was spotted out and about with his two sons Kai and the newborn Klay at Alderley Edge on Tuesday. And while the adorable Klay may have been born only a few weeks ago, he enjoyed some quality boy time with doting dad Rooney and his brother during the season break. The 27-year-old Man United striker expertly juggled his two sons with both hands as they strolled past the shops, while his wife Coleen looked on bemusedly.
Why Wayne Rooney will not be joining Arsenal this summer - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Arsenal's chief executive has suggested that the club can now afford to launch a bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Rooney's future has been the subject of much speculation ever since Sir Alex Ferguson had confirmed that the forward had asked to leave Old Trafford for the second time since he joined the club from Everton.
Spotted somewhere in Malaysia, here's a particularly apt ad campaign for 'Mister Potato' crisps featuring the most root vegetable-esque player on Manchester United's books (at least since Gabriel "Parsnip" Obertan upped and left), Wayne Rooney the man that looks uncannily like his own knee.
Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney has said that the club will get the best out of him in the future as a centre-forward.
Rooney's position on the pitch has slowly drifted into a midfield role, but he's been featured less and less as a true number nine on the pitch, and has played a number 10 role for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney has said that the club will get the best out of him in the future as a centre-forward.
Rooney's position on the pitch has slowly drifted into a midfield role, but he's been featured less and less as a true number nine on the pitch, and has played a number 10 role for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (Wikimedia Commons)
Ever since Wayne Rooney's second transfer request was made public knowledge, he has been linked with the usual suspects. Whether it was Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, it seemed someone with the biggest kitty since the Goodies were on TV would be signing him up.
Well we've certainly got an exciting transfer window ahead this summer. Some of the biggest names in world football are thought to be on the move, with several already having completed moves to their new clubs. Names like Radamel Falcao, Edinson Cavani, Robert Lewandowski, and Neymar have been all the buzz as of late, with additional names like Wayne Rooney Cesc Fabregas, and Fernando Torres filling in the gaps.
Wayne Rooney could be calling London home as soon as this summer.
The England forward submitted a transfer request to Manchester United last month, and though it was rejected, it's well known that he is looking to change clubs. One club that is interested is Arsenal, who are reportedly considering making a bid for Rooney.
A cheeky advert for Teletext Holidays poked fun at want-away Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during last night's match between Brazil and England. The hoardings read: "Desperate to get away like Wayne?" Rooney himself would not have been offended by the advert. It did not appear in the stadium and was instead overlaid on top [.
As an all-German Champions League final approaches, Agent Bond drives another hard bargain with his devastating charm, we take a look at how managers look at each other, a football remains respectful and there's a song about the prospect of a summer without the beautiful game.
Plus there's Wayne Rooney who's trying to get a new nan(ny).
David Moyes has just begun his term as Manchester United manager, but it's becoming clearer and clearer that he'll have to start next season without Wayne Rooney.
The former Everton youth graduate has been linked with a transfer to French club Paris Saint-Germain, and according to reports in England, PSG told Rooney's representatives that they would be willing to match his wages if he agrees a transfer to France.
Manchester United successfully regained the Barclays Premier League title this season for a record 20th time, and avenged their heartbreak of a finish last term losing the title on goal differential to rivals, Manchester City. Through the additional signing of Robin van Persie, Sir Alex Ferguson was once again able to mold a potent attack which threatened nearly every Premier League side week in and week out.
The season might have ended less than a week ago Saturday's Champions League final is, technically, the final act but Wayne Rooney has undoubtedly already secured the award for the most tedious transfer saga of the summer. Rooney allegedly handed in a transfer request three weeks ago as Sir Alex confirmed after his [.
Paris Saint-Germain have offered to meet Wayne Rooney's wages in an effort to convince Manchester United to part with the striker.
It's understood that PSG are willing to pay Rooney's £300,000 per week wages. The French club are interested in pairing Rooney with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Rooney is still reportedly disgruntled at the club, and the promise of a club matching his salary should push him closer to the edge of leaving the Old Trafford side.
A year before the 2014 World Cup: Argentina are favourites - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
On Wednesday, it will officially be one year before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil gets under way. Despite a number of highly impressive sides around at the moment it is Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, who look favourites to lift the World Cup trophy on 13th July 2014.
In a game that was in danger of not being played, Sunday's match in Rio de Janeiro produced fireworks and provided a great test for both sides. The two teams faced off earlier this year at Wembley, a game that England won by a score of 2-1 behind goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard. The year's second fixture between these two footballing powerhouses offered Brazil the chance to even the score and playing at the legendary Maracana, Luiz Felipe Scolari's men wanted to give the fans a show.
Neymar and Nike un-veiled their new weapon of mass destruction today, the Hypervenom's which Wayne Rooney has already being testing ahead of England's friendly with Brazil in Rio at the weekend and are available on-line at Lovell Soccer, Subside Sports and UK Soccer Shop.
The Hypervenom is a completely new boot created with feedback from top players including Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Neymar launches the all new Nike Hypervenom - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Following the news that Santos ace Neymar has penned a five-year deal with Barcelona, Nike has come out with the launch of the all-new Nike Hypervenom at an even in Rio de Janeiro with the 21-year-old Brazil striker.
Following up on the speculation last night that Arsenal are close to signing a deal for Marouane Fellaini while, at the same time, Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis was bragging that Arsenal could afford Wayne Rooney if they wanted to, former Arsenal footballer Stewart Robson says that Wenger shouldn't be handed the £70 million war chest because he'll simply waste the money.
Today Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis said that the club can afford to sign a £25million player who earns £200,000 a week, and said they could afford Wayne Rooney or someone making even more wages.
Gazidis added that Arsenal is ready to "compete with any club in the world."
Also today,The Timesis reporting that Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
During the course of the morning of 3 June several UK newspapers changed their web sites to reflect an interview with Arsène Wenger. The Daily Telegraph piece is by Nick Pearce and runs with the headline
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger hints at shock moves for Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas
Yes, it's that time again: time to find out which of the "transfer target" stories have legs and which don't, based on an ancient and secret formula for decoding the gossip and separating the silver from the dross.
The key lies in the letters.
No, not letters from Dick Law to various European club presidents saying "Please can we have player X.
Yes, it's that time again: time to find out which of the "transfer target" stories have legs and which don't, based on an ancient and secret formula for decoding the gossip and separating the silver from the dross.
The key lies in the letters.
No, not letters from Dick Law to various European club presidents saying "Please can we have player X.
Arsenal have spent the last several seasons saving, selling and doing very little spending in comparison to their English Premier League rivals at the top of the table. However, this season it is believed that Arsene Wenger and the Arsenal board are finally set to splash some cash as the coffers continue to overflow in North London.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is lining up a massive summer bid for unsettled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Reports from The Mirror suggest that Wenger is ready to smash Arsenal's strict wage structure billing in order to prise Rooney away from Old Trafford as the Gunners look to dip into their £70-million summer transfer pot.
Business class on a Turkish Airlines flight is more fun than a day with David Luiz at the puppy, candy and firework factory: sometimes you might see Wayne Rooney kick footballs at Bobby Charlton's head while Paul Scholes disapprovingly reads a broadsheet newspaper, other times you might see Kobe Bryant needlessly compete with Leo Messi for the attention of a small child.
Whilst no statement from Wayne Rooney has been forthcoming, The Daily Mail has today reported that the player did not hand a second transfer request in to Manchester United. The paper claims, having presumably spoken to the Rooney camp, that the player is being forced out of the club. Their version of the story suggests that Rooney really does want to stay but that Sir Alex Ferguson has now made his position at the club untenable by lying to the press and claiming Rooney has asked to leave.
It's time for your Weekly Dose of Gossip! In this week's column, Pato celebrates the Campeonato with a special message for Barbara, The Rooneys welcome a new baby boy to the pack, Irina Shayk attends Cannes and Man City players get turned away from a popular hotspot in New York City!
Despite not being called up to Brazil's Confederations Cup squad, AlexandrePato was grinning from ear-to-ear as his Corinthians side defeated Santos to win the prized Paulistao championship in Brazil on Sunday.
- Van Persie was our top scorer with 26 goals and Rooney had the most assists with 10. - Hernandez had the best minutes per goal rate of any of our players (one per every 95 minutes), followed by Van Persie (one per 120 minutes) and Rooney (one per 168 minutes). - Hernandez had the best minutes per goal/assist of any of our players (one per every 73 minutes), followed by Van Persie and Rooney (one per 92 minutes).
Shinji Kagawa He is set to become a major player for United. He needed time to settle, and was held back by an injury, but that sublime hat-trick against Norwich and that body swerve against West Ham to set up Antonio Valencia gave us a glimpse of what is to come next season.
Higuain is set to leave Real Madrid in the summer and quiet frankly, he can go. I don't give a damn and neither should any Real Madrid fan who has observed his performances and commitment to the team for the past two seasons or so. Even when he was scoring goals, he did not look [...]
The findings of a study into the long-term effects on the brain of heading footballs were published this week in the online journal Radiology. According to the report, footballers who head the ball with "high frequency" show piss-poor performance in memory tests, and have "brain abnormalities similar to those found in traumatic brain injury patients.
A very quick Saturday round-up for you. Plenty of debate still going on after Ivan's words the other day. The conclusion, regardless of which side of the fence you're on, is that it all sounds great but now back it up with actually doing stuff. Use the money, buy the players, make the team better, and let's see what happens then.
Wayne Rooney has made clear he sees himself as a striker, rather than a central midfielder. Rooney, who still denies handing in a transfer request, is set to hold talks with David Moyes which will go a long way in determining his and the club's future but has maintained he doesn't relish playing in the [.
You might have noticed a lot of Wayne Rooney talk, suggestions that Arsene Wenger has 'hinted at a move' for the freckly mammoth, but all he did was answer a question in an interview in a bog standard manner. I don't think it makes a move any more a possibility than it already is, but such is the nature of the web now that the need for content meant many papers went large (no pun intended) with it yesterday.
