Chelsea target El Shaarawy as Wilshere backs Rooney for Arsenal

THIS MORNING'S transfer news sees Chelsea target AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy, while Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has backed Wayne Rooney's proposed switch from Manchester United.

 Chelsea could bring in El Shaarawy (left) while Jack Wilshere wants Wayne Rooney (right) at Arsenal

With last season a fading memory, clubs are making their moves in the summer transfer market with the next campaign in mind. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Chelsea are plotting a move for AC Milan midfielder Stephan El Shaarawy, 20, after Jose Mourinho reportedly placed him on his shortlist.
Jack Wilshere says signing England team-mate Wayne Rooney from Manchester United would make Arsenal a fearsome prospect and help them end their eight year trophy drought next season.
Tottenham target Paulinho has confirmed he is leaving Corinthians after accepting an offer from White Hart Lane to join up with Gareth Bale.