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Today's transfer updates :

Ronaldo to Real Madrid - Ronaldo mind made up to leave according to Sun
Today's Sun is reporting that Ronaldo has told friends he expects the CL final after Barcelona to be his last in a Man Utd shirt. Link to Sun article.

Next Sunderland manager - Bruce holds talks with Quinn about manager's job
The Sun is reporting that Steve Bruce is unhappy with his best players being sold at Wigan and has met Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn about taking over from current boss Ricky Sbragia, but only if the north-east side avoid relegation. Link to Sun article.

Next Chelsea manager - Hiddink again confirms commitment to leave
Hiddink quote from weekly Chelsea press conference : "In June we (Russia) have another game coming up and the English league is ended. In September, October and November there is a very busy international schedule and when you are in a very big club like Chelsea it is irresponsible to do both jobs. It cannot be done. Chelsea are a big responsibility and you have to be in charge, day in and day out."

Kaka plays down possibility of Chelsea switch
Reports in Italy have claimed Carlo Ancelotti will try to sign Kaka should be become Chelsea's new manager but the player insists he is happy at Milan : "In the future many things can happen, but it's difficult to imagine myself far from Milan." Link to Guardian article.

Jo to Everton - Moyes : we can't afford to buy him, loan not discussed yet
David Moyes quotes from Everton official site today : "I don't see where we could even come close to getting the money they spent on him (£18m). But a loan has not been put to us or spoken about at all yet. It's something that, at the moment, we've not had any indication that they would have interest in. Obviously that means he will go back to Manchester City." Link here.

Sturridge set to leave Man City on free transfer
Contract talks between Man City and highly rated 19 year old striker Daniel Sturridge, out of contract next month, have ended unsuccessfully according to the Daily Mail. City boss Mark Hughes : "We put in another offer but that was declined so we won't be going back." Link to Daily Mail article.

Lescott to Man City - City to launch £10m bid
The Sun claims Mark Hughes will again try to sign the England centre half after a bid in January failed. Link to Sun article.

Other stories
Steve Bruce could move for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant if, as expected, Antonio Valencia is sold this summer (The Sun)

Bolton will have just 14 senior players under contract once the season ends and boss Gray Megson has told owner eddie Davies the club needs to spend significant money this summer (The Times and The Sun)

Phil Jagielka and Joseph Yobo have both signed new contracts at Everton. (The Times)

Lucas Neill, out of contract this summer, will hold last ditch talks with West Ham tomorrow about signing a new deal (The Sun)

Man City boss Mark Hughes has said that contract talks with Stephen Ireland, out of contract in 12 months, are making progress (The Sun)

Didier Zokora could move to French sides Marseille or Lyon this summer (Sky Sports)

Kanu wants to stay with Portsmouth next season and has made enough appearances this season to qualify for a new contract (Sky Sports)

Chelsea are in the market for new backup goalkeeper and are considering moves for Fabian Assmann, a 23 year old Argentinian currently playing for Independiente, and Middlesbrough's Ross Turnbull (Sky Sports)

Blackburn's high asking price for Roque Santa Cruz (£15-20m) could see Man City switch their attention to Aston Villa's John Carew (Daily Mirror)

summer transfers