With the transfer window upon us in another few weeks, let us look at the top transfer rumors from today's papers.
#1 Ashley Cole on his way to Liverpool?

Unwanted and unused at Chelsea, England left back Ashley Cole is set to exit Stamford Bridge in the summer. With Mourinho preferring to not make use of Cole's services has left the Englishman distraught and he is definitely leaving London in the summer.
Whilst there have been several potential candidates, including Real Madrid and New York Red Bulls, somewhat surprisingly Liverpool have emerged as the favorites to land the Englishman, given their deficiencies in defense.
#2 Van Gaal targets Reus, Shaw and Kroos for Manchester United

With the signing of Louis Van Gaal as manager set to be announced at the end of the current season, the Dutchman's has reportedly announced the top three players that he wishes to sign. Although United have been linked with a whole host of players since Moyes sacking, these three are likely to be their main targets.
According to the Express, Van Gaal has identified Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus, Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos and Southampton left-back Luke Shaw as his main priorties in a summer that promises a sea of change at Old Trafford.
#3 Manchester United handed Shaw boost.

With Ashley Cole leaving, it seemed as though Mourinho was going to go head-to-head with Manchester United in pursuit of Luke Shaw. But, in a dramatic turn of events, the Portuguese manager has reportedly said that Shaw is far too expensive and thus cleared United's path towards signing the £30million rated left back.
With Mourinho looking at Sevilla's Alberto Moreno as Cole's replacement, United can certainly look at enticing Shaw with a £100,000-a-week contract and replace
#4 Tottenham planning double swoop of Cardiff duo

With Cardiff unable to maintain their position in the top flight, the Bluebirds are set to lose several of their key players this summer. It looks like the buck will start with English defender Caulker and Scotland keeper, David Marshall, both of whom interest Spurs.
The 22-year-old Caulker who only left White Hart Lane last summer looks set to return back after a solid season with the Welsh outfit as Spurs seek to activate his release clause. Marshall, who only just signed a new four-year contract in February, is another player that might well move, after his tremendous season in the Premier League and could be available for a fee of around £6million.
#5 Varane on his way to the Premier League

With Varane unable to dislodge Pepe from the starting XI, reports in Spain have suggested that Varane would be keen to move away from Madrid in order to enhance his career growth. And it has now emerged that Mourinho wants to be reunited with Varane and considers the Frenchman an able backup for John Terry, who is coming towards the end of his career.
However a £165m buy-out clause in his contract, might scare away most suitors. But, Mourinho is convinced that he can bring the Frenchman to Stamford Bridge, a task that will be made all the more difficult should Pepe decide to leave.