According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph, Zurab Khizanishvili is unsure about his future with Blackburn. He said,

“I still have a two-year contract with Blackburn, it is up to them really, so all I can do is look forward … I don’t know if I will still be here next season. All I can say is I have a contract so I am a Blackburn Rovers player.”

“I want to play here, but that is my opinion, I don’t know what the club are thinking so we will have to talk and see what happens from there.”

“I still like it at Blackburn. I am not unhappy, I just wish I was playing a bit more.”

According to Sky Sports News, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is happy at the club. He said,

“I’m a bit tired of speaking about my future because every time I stop people ask me about this. I have one more year here, I’m happy at Chelsea.”

According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Wigan Athletic are interested in Swansea manager Roberto Martinez as a replacement for Steve Bruce if he leaves. Swansea are supposedly looking for a £750,000 compensation fee.

Peterborough’s Darren Ferguson and former manager Paul Jewell are also mentioned as possible replacements.

According to Sky Sports News, Burnley have offered a new one-year deal to 37-year-old Graham Alexander. Adam Kay and Alex McDonald were also offered new deals.

Steve Jones, Gabor Kiraly, and Alan Mahon were all released by the club.

According to Chris Bailey at the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City plan on buying first before they sell anybody. Man City boss Mark Hughes said,

“What we intend to do this summer is add real quality to the first team and some depth that will make the squad better as a whole. I certainly will not be letting players go until I am satisfied we have the right depth and the right quality.”

“We are looking to bring in quality at the top end. It is difficult to put a number on how many players might come in during the summer because we don’t know yet who exactly will be available and who we will be able to bring to the club but we are in the market for quality and I have every expectation that I will be brining good players to the club. We are looking to be positive in the market from the moment it opens.”

According to Robin Hackett at Setanta Sports, Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar has no intentions of leaving the club. He told Sportske Novosti,

“I’m not going anywhere … They are always talking about me going, but why would I want to leave Portsmouth? We have a new owner.”

“My ambitions are greater than just Premier League survival, but I have another year on my contract … I want to spend that year just enjoying life and playing without injuries before going off to the World Cup.”

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, it looks as if Sunderland has agreed to pay the £3m compensation for Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce. The two clubs are now thought to be discussing the personal terms.

May 31st, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Sunderland made an offer to coach Roberto Mancini. Mancini told Sky Italia,

“I am honoured to have had an offer from Sunderland Football Club. It is a fantastic opportunity … It will be truly wonderful to lead such a prestigious and historic club in England after a year of sitting on the sidelines.”

“I feel I am ready to start again with immense enthusiasm.”

According to BBC Sport, Wigan Athletic chairman David Whelan wants £3million for coach Steve Bruce. He said,

“I’ve asked for £3m in compensation, but I don’t want to lose Steve … Talks are in progression and I’ve asked for a compensation fee because I think it’s only fair that they buy out his contract.”

“I paid Birmingham £3m so I’m asking for the same amount back … There’s a lot of managers who you can get for free and it depends whether they feel they want to pay £3m.”

“But if they want a real quality manager, Steve is up there among the best.”

According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to sign a new five-year deal with the club within the next few days. The contract is said to be around £10million.

According to Tottenham’s official website, the club will not renew Ricardo Rocha’s contract which has basically ended. The site said,

“The Club would like to thank Ricardo Rocha for his contribution over the past two-and-a-half years following his departure at the conclusion of his contract.”

UPDATE: According to Chelsea’s official website, Carlo Ancelotti is the new manager of the club. He signed a three-year deal with the club that will start on July 1st.

May 31st, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave the club, which pretty much means he will be joining Chelsea. AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said,

“Leonardo is our new coach and will be presented at the San Siro tomorrow at midday.”

Carlo Ancelotti told Sky Italia, “In agreement with the club we have decided to terminate the contract a year early … My wonderful experience with this side ends today. I thank all the players, directors, fans and everyone involved.”

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Ezequiel Lavezzi would like to stay at Napoli despite interest from Liverpool. He said,

“Liverpool’s offer? I want to stay at Napoli … I hope everything will be made clear but it depends on the club not on me.”

May 30th, 2009 According to Robin Hackett at Setanta Sports, Ezequiel Lavezzi’s agent (Alejandro Mazzoni) stated that Napoli is looking to sell his client. Mazzoni told Radio Kiss Kiss,

According to Sky Sports News, West Ham United capitain Lucas Neill rejected a new deal but is still hopeful of signing a new one. His current contract with the club ends this month. Neill’s agent Darren Jackson said,

“The last offer was declined because Lucas didn’t feel it reflected his value as a player and captain.”