Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud, a reported target for Arsenal, can leave newly-crowned French champions Montpellier this summer should the club receive a suitable offer, according to president Louis Nicollin.
Giroud fired 21 goals in 36 appearances to lead Montpellier to their first ever Ligue 1 title, and is now likely to play a prominent role for France a the European Championships this summer.
Arsenal have frequently been linked with a move for the 25-year-old as Arsene Wenger makes further plans to reinforce his goalscoring ranks, particularly as doubts remain over the future of Robin van Persie.

Midfielder still keen to stay in Premier League

Mohamed Diame has admitted he was hoping to join Liverpool only for Kenny Dalglish's sacking to see the move collapse.

Diame is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Wigan this summer.
A number of clubs at home and abroad are thought to be chasing the 24-year-old's signature, with the player being allowed to leave the Senegal squad this week to hold talks with interested clubs.
Diame has revealed he held discussions with Dalglish about a possible move to Anfield and that he was sad to see the deal fall through following the Scot's departure earlier this month.
"I met before Kenny Dalglish and we talked about next season, but God decided to finish this situation," Diame told Sky Sports News.
"It is true I was very sad in my head as I was thinking to go there, but that is OK as I think I have got other opportunities to go to another club."

Ricky van Wolfswinkel

Contract extension talks have stalled between Ricky van Wolfswinkel and his club Sporting Lisbon. That could open the door for a bid from Manchester United or Manchester City as they look to take advantage of the release clause in the 23-year-old Dutchman's current deal.

Abbott reveals transfer talks

Carlisle manager Greg Abbott has held talks with four summer transfer targets as he bids to strengthen his squad.

Abbott is determined to keep improving the Cumbrians, who just missed out on the play-offs this term, and is hoping to add some experienced players in time for pre-season.
"There will be a certain level of expectancy on us for next season with the way we've improved things over the last four years," Abbott told the club's official website. "But I'm not sure this is the right time to take too many risks. Sometimes you need to try and find players you know are tried and tested.
"An ideal scenario for where we are right now is someone who has played 150 games plus and who comes to us with the right financial package.
"The work that Dennis [Booth] and the scouts have done over the course of last season becomes vital at this time of year. The players we are talking to, using the four I've met as an example, have all been watched by us over and over again.
"That means we're gambling less and less. I do the final part of the assessment as to whether I think we're getting the right type of character or not so, if we get that part of it wrong, I'll take full responsibility."

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Belgian has decided on future but is keeping quiet over destination

Premier League-bound Eden Hazard has revealed he has made a decision over where he will ply his trade next season - but is yet to divulge his destination.

The highly-rated Belgium ace, currently at Ligue 1 club Lille, confirmed last week he will be joining either Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea this summer.
The 22-year-old forward has hinted on his Twitter account he has now made a decision on his future, with reports suggesting his choice will be revealed later on Monday.
He tweeted on Monday morning: "good afternoon guys. i made up my mind. see you later. Thanks."
Hazard can play as a winger or an attacking midfielder but has stated he would be happier in the latter role after impressing there with Lille.
The youngster netted 20 goals for the French club this season and provided the most assists in Ligue 1.


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Huddersfield confident of keeping hotshot Rhodes as Fulham hover

Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle has insisted that the newly-promoted Championship club have the “upper hand” in their bid to keep prolific striker Jordan Rhodes amid interest from Fulham.

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Conte and Criscito questioned as part of police probe

Juventus coach Antonio Conte and Italy international Domenico Criscito have been questioned over match-fixing allegations.

Policed searched the room of Criscito at the national team's Euro 2012 training camp near Florence in the early hours on Monday.
The move is part of an investigation by the Italian authorities into the so-called Calcioscommesse sports betting scandal.
Criscito was one of 19 people targeted by police in a new blitz by the public prosecutor in Cremona, where the original Calciosccommesse scandal broke almost a year ago.
Ten current and ex-players are amongst those implicated and according to media reports in Italy Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has also been arrested.