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*Man Utd launches De Jong bid
 

Manchester United has launched a 6 million pound bid for AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong.

Source: Tuttosport
Monday, June 23, 2014 6:55 AM

*American financiers eye Aston Villa
 

U.S. financiers Josh Harris and and David Blitzer are in talks with current Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner as they eye a takeover of the club.

Source: Express and Star
Monday, June 23, 2014 5:28 AM

*Tottenham weighs Krul bid
 

Tottenham is lining up a 10 million pound bid for Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul as it prepares for the possibility of Hugo Lloris departing White Hart Lane for PSG this summer.

Source: Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Monday, June 23, 2014 4:19 AM

*Di Maria to be swapped for Vidal
 

Carlo Ancelotti wants Real Madrid to sign Arturo Vidal from Juventus, but the Serie A club has asked for Angel di Maria to be included in any future offers.
Source: Tuttosport
Monday, June 23, 2014 3:00 AM

*Vela not set for Arsenal return
 

Carlos Vela has signed a new contract with Real Sociedad and will not be returning to Arsenal this summer.

Source: Daily Express
Monday, June 23, 2014 2:50 AM

*Hull lines up Dawson bid
 

Hull City is poised to launch a 4 million pound bid for Tottenham center back Michael Dawson