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MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Bayern Munich vice-captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is being tracked by Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea over a sensational return to the Premier League whilst QPR will allow Loic Remy to leave Loftus Road for a fee of £8m.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has made 322 appearances for Bayern Munich since his debut in 2002[GETTY]

The summer transfer market does not officially open until July 1, but clubs are already busy preparing moves behind the scenes. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Bastian Schweinsteiger has emerged as a fresh Manchester United target with Louis Van Gaal open to letting Juan Mata leave Old Trafford.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Mario Balotelli's situation at AC Milan after the striker indicated he could be ready for a move back to England.
Arsenal and Liverpool are planning to raid QPR to sign French international Loic Remy. The striker will only be allowed to leave if his £8m price-tag is met.
Newly promoted QPR are ready to offer free agent Rio Ferdinand a return to London. The defender could be Harry Redknapp's first signing of the summer as he prepares to bolster his squad for next season's Premier League campaign.

Mario Balotelli has been linked with a move to either Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea [GETTY]

Swansea have slapped a £25m price tag on striker Wilfried Bony in an attempt to ward off interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Chelsea may have to brace themselves for another raid by Paris Saint-Germain with the French giants lining up a move for their number one shot stopper Petr Cech.
Club chat and other gossip...
Robin Van Persie is looking forward to returning to Manchester United under new Old Trafford boss Louis Van Gaal. The striker said that the Dutch coach has a "very dutch way of doing things."
Former Everton loanee Gerard Deulofeu has been called up to Vincent Del Bosque's 19-man squad for Spain's pre-World Cup friendly with Bolivia.

Despite scoring the £134m winning goal for QPR on Saturday, Bobby Zamora's future at Loftus Road looks in doubt. The striker's £2.6m-a-year wages will prevent him tom being offered a new deal.
Chelsea's Petr Cech will use the Czech Republic's World Cup absence to prepare for a battle with Thibaut Courtois for the number one jersey at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United and Chelsea have seen a sharp decline in the value of their clubs footballing brand.
Paolo Di Canio could make a surprise return to management with his agent claiming the ex-Sunderland boss would consider taking over at Celtic.
Bacary Sagna has given Manchester United and Chelsea hope with the Arsenal defender confirming he hasn't signed a deal with City.
Best of the rest...
Manchester United legend Phil Neville was taunted by a Manchester City fan whilst aboard a train. The City supporter recorded the jibes on his phone, telling Neville that he and David Moyes had "worked wonders."