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Arsenal favourites ahead of Spurs for Barcelona striker Villa

Arsenal are regarded as favourites for Barcelona striker David Villa ahead of Tottenham . read more

Pique urges Barcelona pal Thiago to reject Man Utd

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has urged Thiago Alcantara to reject his former club Manchester United . read more

Chelsea face tricky ownership issues to land Sevilla's Kondogbia

Chelsea must navigate tricky ownership issues if they're to sign Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. read more

Pique: Thiago should stay put

Gerard Pique has urged Thiago Alcantara to remain at Barcelona as reports link him with a high-profile move elsewhere.

Man Utd will test Barcelona resolve for Cesc

Manchester United are ready to test the resolve of Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas . read more        

Man Utd, Real Madrid target Gundogan admits foreign plans

Borussia Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan admits he is open to a move abroad. Gundogan has been linked with Chelsea , Manchester United and Real Madrid this month. read more

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Plus: Barcelona's real record scorer, PSG's pram-style logo and Steve Bull's England goals. The Knowledge is taking a well-earned break during the off-season, but you can still send your questions to knowledge@guardian.co.uk or on Twitter "Watching Arsenal thump Wigan at the Emirates Stadium on…

Liverpool close in on £6m Spanish winger Luis Alberto

Liverpool expect to have wrapped up a deal within 48 hours to sign the 20-year-old Spanish winger Luis Alberto from Seville for around £6m.

Nicklas Bendter could leave Arsenal for Malaga and Besiktas

Malaga are keen on Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. The 25-year-old has had five offers with Besiktas also interested.