English Premier League
- Premier League champions Leicester City have officially signed Germany international goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler from Hannover 96. The 27-year-old former Manchester United apprentice has signed a four-year deal and will be playing for the Foxes till 2020. Zieler has made over 200 appearances for Hannover and was playing in their past five Bundesliga campaigns. He was also a part of the Germany squad which won the World Cup in 2014.
- Chelsea is reportedly preparing a summer bid for 29-year-old Lazio player Antonio Candreva, reports Il Tempo. But, the Serie A club will apparently not allow the Italy international to join the Blues for less than €25m as Candreva is in contract with the Romans until the end of June 2019.
- Aston Villa has confirmed the appointment of Roberto Di Matteo as their new manager on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old Italian had won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 but had not managed in the second tier of English football since 2009-10, when he won advancement for West Brom.
- Chelsea is reportedly preparing to bid for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke this summer if they fail in their pursuit of Everton forward Romelu Lukaku. Incoming Blues manager Antonio Conte is believed to be keen to sign Romelu Lukaku, who left Stamford Bridge in 2014 following a three-year spell at the club. The Belgian was sent out on loan to West Bromwich Albion and Everton as he struggled for first-team action at Chelsea, but the London club is said to be preparing a bid for the striker's return.
Edited by Staff Editor