PEPE REINA RULES OUT ATHLETICO MOVE

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has swiftly put an end to rumours that he is about to quit Anfield and head to Atletico Madrid to fill the void left by the Manchester United-bound David de Gea.

Reina, 28, had been listed as a likely replacement to join Atletico and return to his homeland when news of de Gea's likely transfer surfaced.

However, the shot-stopper made an immediate move to stop further speculation about his future by announcing he plans to remain with the Anfield Club long-term.

He told La Gaceta: "I know Atletico are looking for a goalkeeper, but I won't be changing colours. I have a five-year contract and I'm happy at Liverpool."

The former Villarreal goalkeeper also explained that he felt great expectation regarding the arrival of his 20-year-old countryman de Gea to England, saying the Under-21 European Championship winner is set to become a success at Manchester United.

"I very much welcome this news because David is a great keeper. When it becomes official, he is going to start working to prove in the Premier League what a good goalkeeper he is."

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DE GEA UNDERGOES MEDICAL AT UNITED

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea is having a medical at Manchester United. He is all set to fill the space left by Veteran Goal Keeper Van der Sar.

The Spanish goalkeeper has been identified as the long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford and United are prepared to spend more than £17million to secure his signature.

De Gea proved his potential on Saturday as he helped Spain to European Under-21 Championship glory.Having put transfer discussions on hold while he competed in that tournament, he is now prepared to push ahead with a move to England.

De Gea arrived at the Bridgewater Hospital and is all set to put the finishing touches to an agreement with United.

His arrival at Old Trafford will see the Red Devils push their summer spending spree past the £50million mark and continue with their policy of snapping up young talent.

Ferguson has already signed England Under-21 defender Phil Jones from Blackburn and England winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa.

Ferguson was keen to fill the void left by the vastly-experienced Van der Sar as quickly as possible and De Gea, regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, was identified very early on by the Red Devils Manager.

United are also looking to sign a creative midfielder with Arsenal's Samir Nasri and Inter's Wesley Sneijder on top of Sir Alex's wish list.

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CHELSEA READY TO OFFER DROGBA TO CAPTURE TURAN

Chelsea are ready to offer 33 year old Didier Drogba plus £7m to bring Turkish wonder boy Arda Turan to Stamford Bridge.Turan is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in European Football .

Turan has made more than 200 appearance for Galatasaray and has won whatever he can for the Turkish Giants.He was handed Captaincy at the young age of 22 for his wonderful performance and great leadership skills.

Drogba's stay at Chelsea became uncertain after the arrival of Fernando Torres from Liverpool in the January transfer window. Villas-Boas is also looking to bring few more fresh and young players to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season.

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ARSENAL OFFER £18M FOR SPANISH U21 STAR

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly identified Valencia and Spanish playmaker Juan Mata as a perfect replacement for Cesc Fabregas and offered a club record £18million for Valencia midfielder.

The 23 year old was a part of European U-21 Winning Spanish team .Mata’s agent is already in talk with Gunners officials. He is also in the radar of Liverpool , Barcelona and many other European Giants.

Mata was also part of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, and was one of the shining star for Valencia last season as they claimed third place in La Liga and Qualified for Champions League 2012.

Arsenal's current record purchase stands at £13m, which they forked out for Russian international Andrey Arshavin. Arrival of Mata would make him the club record signing under Arsene Wenger.

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