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Chelsea to open contract talks with record-breaker Frank Lampard

Chelsea’s smash-and-grab against Aston Villa will forever be remembered as the day Frank Lampard finally broke Bobby Tambling’s long-held goal-scoring record, with the veteran midfielder now standing on his own atop the club’s scoring charts. The Mirror report that the club have finally come to their senses and are about to hand the 34 year old a new contract rather than letting him leave the club this summer. And, the player himself reiterated that he has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge: “I hope I will be here.”

Man City close in on Isco

The deserved loss to Wigan in the FA Cup final at Wembley will most certainly bring an end to the Roberto Mancini reign at Man City and his likely successor, Manuel Pellegrini is set to bring an exciting Spaniard along with from Malaga according to the Daily Star. Isco has no shortage of admirers in the Premier League but Man City appear to be the only ones willing to part with the release clause of £27m, thus making them favourites to land the 21 year old attacker.

Italian champions Juventus have agreed terms in principle with Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain with the striker all set to swap the whites of Los Blancos for the white and black stripes of Turin, reported goal.com.

Juventus have already procured the services of Fernando Llorente from Athletic Bilbao and are in the market for one more world class striker. Initially they pursued PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic but it is widely believed that the Swede’s personal demands could be too much for the ‘Old Lady of Turin’.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s woes seem far from over with the Gunners’ primary summer target Stevan Jovetic declaring that he is “honoured” by the interest shown in him by Serie A Champions Juventus according to reports emanating out of Italy.

Juventus, who have already signed Fernando Llorente from Athletic Bilbao, are presently pursuing PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and are looking to bolster their attack this summer. The interest in the Viola forward from the Turin club certainly spells bad news for Arsenal who have been keen on signing him this summer.

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Turkish delight being offered to Terry and Berbatov

Galatasaray’s latest transfer policy of recruiting aging stars is set to continue over the summer as the Mirror report that the Turkish giants are trying to lure Chelsea captain John Terry and even Fulham’s Dimitar Berbatov. Terry’s role of bench-warmer under Rafa Benitez has prompted these rumours, with Galatasaray ready to offer the 32 year old a whopping £1500k-a-week three-year deal.

Arsenal confident of landing Jovetic for a bargain

Arsene Wenger has relentlessly chased Fiorentina star Stevan Jovetic and there could finally be a breakthrough as the Metro reports that the Gunners are confident of landing the 23 year old for only £15m. The Italian outfit have demanded in excess of £25m for the Montenegrin but Arsenal feel they can negotiate a deal which falls within their transfer fee region.