Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin looks set to leave the Emirates this summer, after insufficient appearances for the Gunners this season.

The 22 year old, who plays primarily as a defensive midfielder, has hardly been used this season by Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger choosing to play Mikel Arteta in a holding role after Alex Song’s departure to Barcelona last summer. Coquelin has made just 22 appearances for the club this season in all competitions, which include a mere 11 starts.

Last minute goals have been a nightmare for all Chelsea fans in the later part of the season with a lot of teams coming from behind to deny the Blues vital points in the Championship race. However it was a last minute goal which propelled them into the record books as they overcame a spirited Benfica side 2-1 in the Europa League final.

The first half of the encounter was dominated by the Portuguese outfit, as Chelsea failed to close down space effectively, letting Benfica have too much time on the ball. They created many chances but failed to capitalise on any of them.

F.C. Barcelona stopper Victor Valdes could be on his way out of the Nou Camp this summer with Arsenal the most likely suitors for the 31 year old Spanish international according to Spanish sports paper Marca.

After Barcelona’s humiliating 7-0 aggregate defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League Semi Finals there were suggestions that Valdes could decide to prolong his stay at Barcelona. But Valdes has reiterated his desire to leave the Catalan giants this Summer and even though he is still much loved by his boyhood club, a move looks on the cards. With his current contract set to expire in 2014, the Blaugrana would be looking cash in on the goalkeeper while they still can.

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Pellegrini hands City his shopping list before being confirmed as new boss

Manuel Pellegrini has yet to be confirmed as the next Manchester City manager but the Chilean has already handed the Citizens a 5-man shortlist of players he wants to sign when he arrives at the Etihad. According to the Daily Star, Pellegrini has been cleared by Malaga to join City and the Chilean has reportedly agreed a 2-year deal. The players being targeted by Pellegrini for City include Malaga midfielder Isco, Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, Sevilla duo Jesus Navas and Geoffrey Kondogbia and Dortmund hotshot Marco Reus. Pellegrini has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth £4.6million a year and an official announcement will be made after the end of the season.

Isco to follow his manager to Manchester

One of the perks of appointing a new manager is that the new boss will bring along the stars from his old club which his new team desperately desired earlier. And as Manuel Pellegrini edges ever so closer to the Manchester City hotseat, the Telegraph understands that Malaga midfielder Isco could be the next name to head from Spain to Manchester. The FA Cup losing finalists are hoping that Pellegrini’s arrival will boost their chances of landing 21-year old midfielder Isco and are willing to match the player’s £17million release clause.

The transfer war between clubs in the Premier League is about to be reignited this summer with a plethora of players being the target of gossip columns, with the latest one to hit the headlines being Santi Cazorla. Reports on CaughtOffside.com suggest that Manuel Pellegrini might try to lure the Gunners’ playmaker to the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Cazorla has already played under the 59 year old Pellegrini during his time at Villarreal and Malaga, and the incoming Manchester City boss would like to see the 28 year old grace his midfield once again.

Chelsea have made it back to back European titles, producing an excellent second half performance against Portuguese giants Benfica to beat them 2-1 to end their season long wait for silverware. In what was clearly a tale of two halves, Benfica battered Chelsea in the first, but failed to make their superiority count in the only place that matters, on the scoresheet.

Chelsea played much better in the second half and went ahead through a Fernando Torres goal on the hour mark, but the Blues' lead lasted only 9 minutes with Oscar Cardozo drawing Benfica level from the penalty spot after Cesar Azpilicueta was adjudged to having handled the ball in the box. The game appeared to be headed for extra time for all money, before Ramires, who was deployed in a wide right position in this game due to the absence of the hamstrung Eden Hazard won his side a late corner.