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Congolese and Anderlecht striker Dieumerci Mbokani intends to secure a move away from Anderlecht in the summer, with the Premier League his preferred destination.
The 27-year-old has scored 17 goals for the Belgian champions this season, which has attracted interest from all over Europe.
"I am very happy to leave the club on a good note, now I need to think about my next move," Mbokani said.
"England will be my first choice, but Italy also."
West Brom, Aston Villa, Everton, Sunderland and even Liverpool are reportedly keen on securing the services of the African hitman.
"I will soon be there to have a talk with the club," he added.
"I heard about the interest of Liverpool, but nothing is concrete so far, it is paper talk."
Manchester City midfielder Mohammed Abu has been loaned out five times in over three years since arriving at the Etihad in 2010.
The 21-year-old Ghanaian who is currently on loan to French side FC Lorient told L'Equipe: "It is very difficult to always change your team. You have to adapt, show your worth."
Abu has said he is enjoying life in France and has comfortably settled in at his new club despite being unable to speak any French.
"Cheik Toure and Jeremy Aliadiere both speak English so I feel at ease (here)," he added.
Although the loan offer doesn't include an option to buy, Lorient could possibly to look to extend the deal - a move which would be welcomed by Abu.
"My future? I will be happy whatever will happen. It would be nice to find a place to settle in," he said.
Austrian striker Philipp Hosiner could be set for a move to England this summer, Sky Sports claims.
The 24-year-old striker has emerged as one of the hottest young strikers in Europe this summer, having bagged a remarkable 27 goals in 27 league starts and finishing as the top scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga for Austria Vienna.
Now the Austrian international has a number of Premier League and Championship clubs taking a keen interest in his services.
Bacary Sagna's agent insists no decision has yet been made over the future of the Arsenal defender.
The France international has admitted he is yet to hear from Arsenal about a new deal, which has led to the speculation, and the Russian press believe he could be destined for Anzhi.
Sagna's official representative Christophe Mongai told Russian newspaper Izvestia: "This is not the best time to talk about Bacary's future.
"He's contracted to Arsenal and the season is still not over. We'll see what happens in the summer."
Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson and defenders Marc Tierney and Elliott Ward are among 10 players to be released by the East Anglian club.
Korey Smith, Tom Adeyemi, Lee Camp, George Francomb, Ramil Sheriff and Scott Olumide Durojaiye are also leaving Carrow Road.
Striker Chris Martin has already agreed a deal to join Derby this summer.
"Their attitude this season has been first-class. They are all top individuals," said boss Chris Hughton.