Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku has always been “righteous” in his own regard. When Chelsea won the Champions League last year, he refused to hold the trophy because he felt he didn’t deserve it, and that he didn’t do anything to help win it. He knew the only way he could do that was to get better at his trade but sitting on the bench waiting to play that odd match wasn’t helping in anyway. He hence requested a loan spell to another club. At West Bromwich Albion, the Belgian has impressed many by scoring 14 league goals in 31 appearances.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has finally signed a one year extension to his contract with the Blues which was to last till June 2013. This has been a topic of wide speculation whether or not he would get an extension to stay on at his beloved club. The man who has been instrumental to the club’s growth ever since his arrival from West Ham in June 2001, has seen it all, from the arrival of Roman Abramovich to the various managers who have come and gone over the years, to the league trophies, FA Cup victories, European Championships, with the Europa League being the most recent. His form through all of this hasn’t dwindled at all, indicated by the fact that he is the only player to score ten goals or more in a season for ten consecutive seasons in the Premier League.

Christian Benteke, the Belgian forward at Aston Villa, has certainly turned a few heads all over Europe, with Borussia Dortmund being the latest club to show an interest in the 22 year old according to the Daily Mirror.

Benteke, who moved to Villa Park from Genk last August for a fee of just £7 million, was earlier reported to being followed by Arsenal and Tottenham. But with Dortmund developing an interest in the Belgian now, the race for bagging the forward has become considerably more competitive.

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.

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.