Transfer News LATEST: David de Gea urged to stay at Manchester United as interest in Aston Villa ace Christian Benteke heats up

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West Ham United have confirmed that senior professionals Carlton Cole, Guy Demel, Jussi Jaaskelainen and Nene will leave the club at the end of their contracts on June 30.

Bournemouth have signed Norway international striker Joshua King following his departure from Blackburn.

The former Manchester United youngster was out of contract at Rovers, who offered him a new deal, and arrives at the Barclays Premier League newcomers on a free transfer.

However, Blackburn will be due compensation for the move as King is under the age of 24. If a fee is not able to be agreed by the two clubs then it will be decided by a tribunal.

QPR have completed the signing of highly-rated Swindon youngster Ben Gladwin who was playing non-league football just two years ago.

The news will come as a huge boost to newly appointed head coach Chris Ramsey, who had to fight off stiff competition from Premier League duo Aston Villa and West Brom.

Swansea City are closing on a £3.5million deal for French left-back Franck Tabanou.

The 26-year-old Saint-Etienne defender had talks with Swansea in January but they failed to agree a deal. 

However, negotiations have resumed this week and he is expected to sign in the coming days.

Here's what Sportsmail's Martin Keown thinks about Arsenal target Christian Benteke ahead of the FA Cup final.

'Benteke is a better all-round footballer than people give him credit for. He’s one of the best headers of the ball in the Premier League but he is excellent on the deck too. He’s coming back from a very bad injury but he doesn’t seem to have lost any of his spring or pace.'

Click HERE to read more.

QPR have made their first signing of the summer with the capture of highly-rated Swindon midfielder Massimo Luongo for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old, who made 93 appearances for the Robins during his time at the club, joins the west London side on a three-year deal.

The news will come as a huge coup to newly appointed head coach Chris Ramsey, who fought off stiff competition from Premier League outfit Aston Villa to land the Australian international.

Bournemouth are hoping to make their third signing since winning promotion to the Premier League as the Cherries are keen on Blackburn's Josh King.

Eddie Howe, who has already purchased Artur Boruc and Adam Federici, is hopeful of concluding a deal for the former Manchester United starlet. 

The Norway international is available on a free transfer this summer but Bournemouth would have to pay a compensation fee as King is 23.

Carlton Cole has announced that he has been released by West Ham for the second time in two years.

The striker was let go by the Hammers in the summer of 2013 but rejoined the club on a short-term deal five months later before penning an 18-month contract in January 2014.

'Looking forward to my next adventure,' he said. 'I have spoken to West Ham United and it has been decide(d) not to extend my contract.

'I wish West Ham United all the best and I will look out for their progress in the future. 

'Thanks for a great 9 years. it's been emotional.'

Liverpool have been urged to make a summer move for Christian Benteke by club legend Steve Nicol.

Brendan Rodgers is said to be keen on bringing the Belgium international to Anfield and Nicol believes he would be a good fit at the Reds.

Nicol told talkSPORT: 'I am very positive about Benteke.

'I wouldn’t like to play against him. The guy is a beast. He scores goals and I actually don’t think he gets the credit he deserves for the talent he has with his feet.

'I would be more than happy for Christian Benteke to be at Liverpool next season.'

Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek believes David de Gea can become as good as Peter Schmeichel or Edwin van der Sar if he stays at Old Trafford.

De Gea has been linked with a move to Real Madrid but Hoek believes he should stay in the Premier League in order to become a Manchester United legend.

'He is now at one of the biggest club in the world.

'The moment you are playing at a high level there, you're great and if you continue to do that, then automatically you become one of the better ones in the world.

'He showed at a very young age - he became 24 this season - that he is able to do the job in all elements of the game, in construction, but also in defence.

'So nothing stands on his way to become one of the best like Schmeichel, like Van der Sar at United.'

Hull City have released six players as they begin their rebuilding process following relegation to the Championship.

Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figeroa and Steve Harper have all been let go, as has Joe Dudgeon, who spent last season on loan at Barnsley.

Manager Steve Bruce said: 'Regrettably, following relegation we have made the decision to release the majority of those players whose contracts have expired.'

Real Madrid will no doubt look to bolster their on-the-field options this summer but their first summer signing may come in the form of Rafa Benitez.

The Spanish tactician has confirmed he will leave Napoli at the end of the season, boosting his chances of landing a job at the La Liga giants.

Benitez said during a press conference on Thursday: 'My contract with Napoli was a two-year deal. A contract that will end on Sunday after the game against Lazio.

'I want to thank the club, its president and the fans for what you have done for me.

'I want to say goodbye to this club and I want to end my cycle here with a victory and a place in the qualifying round of the Champions League.'

Alexis Sanchez has revealed why he decided to reject a move to Liverpool in order to join Arsenal.

The former Barcelona forward has been in impressive form during his first season in England while Liverpool struggled in front of goal following the sale of Luis Suarez.

Sanzhez speaking to BT Sport said: 'The reason why I moved to Arsenal is because there were a group of young players with the ambition to achieve things.

'I thought that Arsenal was the perfect club for me, the perfect club to win titles and compete in every competition.'

Here's a story that might surprise you. Arsenal have earmarked Swansea midfielder Ki Sung Yeung as a summer transfer target.

Arsene Wenger and his recruitment staff are said to be keen on bolstering their midfield options and Ki is on their shortlist.

Ki has had an impressive season in Swansea's colours, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances during the 2014-15 campaign.

A number of high-profile stars have been linked with big money moves this summer with Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling and Radamel Falcao among the names who have filling the back pages.

Click HERE to read Joe Bernstein's take on the big names hoping for a transfer this summer.

Liverpool and Manchester United may have to beat off competition from Arsenal when it comes to trying to sign Christian Benteke.

Arsene Wenger has said he is a big fan of the Aston Villa striker ahead of this week's FA Cup final.

'He's a player who has a massive potential.

'I think some of the bad fortune of Aston Villa this season was linked with the fact that Benteke was not there.'

Another one of Manchester United's defensive targets - Nathaniel Clyne - appears to be keen on staying at Southampton despite being chased by Louis van Gaal. 

The Dutchman wants to purchase a new right back in the summer after being forced to play Antonio Valencia at the back for most of the season. 

Clyne was said to be among the list of candidates to join the Red Devils, however Van Gaal may have to turn his attention elsewhere after the Saints defender said he does not have to move to a big team in order to represent England.

The England international said: 'As long as you're playing well for your club and you're doing ever so well in the Premier League then, yeah, you'll get a chance, regardless of whether you're in a top team or not.

'But Southampton's pushing up, so why can't we be a top team?'

Reports in Germany suggest Manchester United have made a 'concrete offer' for Bayern Munich centre back Dante. 

Louis van Gaal is said to be keen on bolstering his options at the heart of defence and Dante fits the bill. 

Manchester United have also been linked with Dante's club team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Real Madrid have released a statement to rubbish reports suggesting that the club have made an offer for Juventus star Paul Pogba. 

'Following the reports published in the Italian newspaper La Stampa concerning an alleged offer from Real Madrid for the player Paul Pogba, the club wishes to state the following:

'Real Madrid have had no contact either with Juventus or the player's agent and, as a consequence, the reports published in this newspaper are completely false.'

Staying with Arsenal and Chris Coleman has said Aaron Ramsey is good enough to play for La Liga giants Barcelona. 

Ramsey has recently been linked with a move to Barcelona and Coleman insists his fellow countryman would not be out of place at the Catalan giants. 

Coleman said of Ramsey: 'He's already playing for Arsenal, who play a similar style. He's playing at the top of the Premier League and Champions League every season, so ability-wise when you see the best of Aaron Ramsey... at his best is he good enough for Barcelona? Yes he is, at his best.'

Arsenal will make Carl Jenkinson available for loan next season following talks with Arsene Wenger.

Wenger revealed earlier this month that he and the defender, who spent last season on loan at West Ham, would hold discussions about the right back's future.

The Arsenal manager was torn between including Jenkinson in his plans for next season or freeing him for another season-long loan spell.

Wolfsburg star Kevin de Bruyne has revealed he wouldn't consider making a return to Chelsea while Jose Mourinho is still in charge. 

The Belgian international has enjoyed an impressive 18 months in the Bundesliga since arriving from Stamford Bridge for £18million in January 2014, but struggled to make an impact during his time in England. 

Wolfsburg have claimed the 23-year-old is 'unsellable', but he is yet to rule out a move although it would seem a return to Chelsea is off the cards. 

De Bruyne told Sport Bild: 'I think, to be honest, that I would not return to Chelsea as long as he [Mourinho] is in charge.  I know that I like the Bundesliga, and it always did me good.'

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea target Paulo Dybala appears to have made his mind up on his future and it will not be music to the ears of the aforementioned Premier League clubs. 

The Argentine striker, who has scored 13 league goals so far this season, is moving closer to a move to Juventus. 

Dybala is expected to undergo during the course of today.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists he would welcome the chance to compete with Manchester United's David de Gea for a first team spot at the Santiago Bernabeu. 

De Gea has been strongly linked with a move to the La Liga giants as the Spaniard is said to be keen on sealing a move back to his hometown of Madrid. 

Casillas' position as Real Madrid's No 1 would come under extreme threat if De Gea was to seal a move to the club, however the veteran keeper has said: ‘If De Gea does come here, he’ll be welcomed.

'Competition is healthy and there is not a clause in my contract which states that I have to be No.1. We’ll have to compete for a place like we do with Spain.'

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