It's already been quite a day in the Football Transfer Tavern with some big stories breaking and now in news that brings smiles to Manchester City fans' faces in the tavern Mirror Football reveal that Napoli have began negotiations with City over a summer transfer for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker is known to have a £50 million buy out clause in his contract but City are understood to willing to include Bosnian international…

After failing to land the much-coveted fourth place and Champions League football this summer Mirror Football today reports that manager Andre Villas-Boas is preparing a ruthless clear out as he looks to rebuild his Lilywhites side for the new season. Players who the Mirror report are set to be offloaded include big names such as Emmanuel Adebayor, Clint Dempsey and Scott Parker as they clear the decks to improve the support for the…

Chelsea fans inside the Football Transfer Tavern were given a boost in their chase for Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao today after the forward was given permission to leave the La Liga club this summer, according to The Sun. Atletico are ready to let their star Colombian international striker depart this summer after his 28 goals in 33 games ensured that the Vicente Calderon-based club will be playing Champions League football again…

It's really starting to hot up in the Football Transfer Tavern with transfer gossip pouring into the tavern from all angles today. The biggest story of the day involves Manchester City defender Kolo Toure being lined up by Brendan Rodgers to become Liverpool's first signing of the summer to replace retiring Reds legend Jamie Carragher. The Telegraph reports that the 32-year-old Ivory Coast defender, who is a free transfer, will have a medical…

News breaking this lunchtime in the Football Transfer Tavern suggests that Arsenal are close to landing their first summer signing in Fiorentina striker and long-term target Stevan Jovetic after activating his massive release clause. Anthony Ashworth from Metro reports that Jovetic's agent is currently in London thrashing out a £24.5 million deal and it now appears that the Gunners have successfully beaten Italian giants Juventus to the Montenegro international striker. Jovetic’s agent, Fali…

Opinion was split yesterday after Arsenal confirmed fourth place in the Premier League and celebrated like they had won a trophy. Some punters suggested that it was celebrating mediocrity but most Arsenal fans were delighted to have secured Champions League football again next season. Talk has now turned to the summer transfer window with Metro reporting that Arsene Wenger has vowed that the club will have a 'proactive' recruitment policy this summer. The Gunners beat fierce North…

There are a few whispers around the Football Transfer Tavern this afternoon that Liverpool are set to reignite their interest in Tottenham left back and Sunderland loanee Danny Rose. Mail Online reports that the England Under-21 has impressed Brendan Rodgers during his loan spell at Sunderland this season and the former Swansea City manager is ready to revisit his interest in signing Rose this summer. However Liverpool will face competition from Black Cats manager…

There are interesting looks on Manchester City fans faces in the Football Transfer Tavern today after Mail Online suggested that new City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to bring Real Madrid defender Pepe to the Etihad Stadium this summer. The 30-year-old Portuguese defender has recently expressed his displeasure at losing his place in Jose Mourinho's side to starlet Raphael Varane, who has been impressive alongside Sergio Ramos at the heart of the Madrid defence…

It's set to be all change at Manchester City with a new manager to be appointed and high profile departures expected. One player who could be on his way is former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez. Today's Mail Online reports that Italian giants Juventus are ready to move for the Argentinean forward after Beppe Marotta, Juventus club's sporting director, explained that either Tevez or Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain are on the agenda this…

Yesterday saw the conclusion of the Premier League season in the Football Transfer Tavern with Arsenal claiming fourth spot and Champions League football thanks a 1-0 victory away at Newcastle United while Tottenham fans have to make do with Europa League once again. Spurs managed to finish their season with another win due to a wonderful strike by star man Gareth Bale, his 31st of the season, and without the Champions League…