ARSENAL show interest in Tom Rogic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been up to his mischievous media tricks once again, Manchester United has moved on from its Renato Sanches failure and Thibaut Courtois is ready to take his future into his own hands.

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ARSENAL CHASING ROGIC

Tom Rogic is edging closer to a Premier League move with English giants Arsenal leading the chase for his signature, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

The midfielder has overcome a lengthy lay-off from injury to become one of the Australia’s most sought after players as the European transfer window looms.

The North London club is understood to have been pursuing the 23-year-old Socceroo for almost a year and could submit an offer once the window opens in July.

Tom Rogic (L) in action for the Socceroos. Source: Getty Images

The Gunners have monitored Rogic during the time he has established himself as an integral Celtic player, helping them achieve a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title.

With two games to play in the league, he is the club’s second top scorer with nine goals in 37 appearances.

The former Central Coast Mariner was first recommended to Arsene Wenger by Reading coach Brian McDermott last year when he worked as an Arsenal scout. McDermott also tried to bring Rogic into his Reading setup in 2013.

Celtic’s Tom Rogic (L). Source: Getty Images

The Gunners are yet to make a formal offer and will face competition from clubs in Spain and Italy. The Socceroos’ friendly with England on May 27 at the Stadium of Light will allow scouts the chance to assess his ability as he goes up against Premier League stars.

Rogic will enter his final year of his Celtic contract next season, so the Glasgow club will want to cash-in on their Australian midfielder before he can begin negotiating a free transfer from January 1, 2017.

Rogic celebrates a goal for the Socceroos. Source: Getty Images

ZLATAN ZINGER

Zlatan Ibrahimovic can’t help himself.

The 34-year-old striker has been at it again, teasing reporters with his claims to being a wanted man by clubs across Europe as his exit from Paris Saint-Germain looms.

After netting 41 times in 44 matches for PSG this term, the Swede told Goal that he is in talks with a number of clubs, including from the Premier League, with no decision yet on his future.

“The situation is what it is. We will see what happens. We’re talking with everyone,” Ibrahimovic said.

PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic receives the Ligue 1 player of the year award. Source: AFP

“We are in talks with PSG but also with other interested clubs. We will see what happens but I cannot give you an answer today. Just be positive.”

Manchester United has been heavily linked with Ibrahimovic’s signature, as has Chelsea and West Ham, but the man himself insists he is no closer to making a final call.

“[You’ll know] when it’s official! I will know at that time too. Before that, I wouldn’t know,” he said.

“It’s difficult to answer this question. When I know, you’ll know and the whole world will know. Everyone is asking that question but I do not have the answer yet.”

NO LOOKING BACK

There’s no time to dwell on missed opportunities at Manchester United.

On the same day their Champions League hopes took a savage hit at the hands of West Ham, and they lost out in the battle for Renato Sanches to Bayern Munich, United has reportedly lined up a bid for Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane.

According to the Mirror, Manchester United insisted they “pulled the plug” on any deal to sign Sanches back in February.

On Tuesday, the 18-year-old signed for the Bundesliga champions in a £28 million deal that could rise to as much as £63 million.

After distancing themselves from the Portuguese sensation, United turned their attentions to other targets including Varane — whom they first attempted to sign in 2011. Instead, they pinched Phil Jones from Blackburn.

But the Mirror claims the 23-year-old centre half is now back on United’s radar after he was unable to break Real’s first choice defensive combination of Sergio Ramos and Pepe this term.

It is believed Varane could be signed for £25 million and slot in alongside Chris Smalling in the heart of defence, allowing Daley Blind to return to midfield.

Ironically, United lost out for Varane’s signature in 2011 when then Real manager Jose Mourinho pounced and took him to Madrid. A potential reunion between the two is now on the cards.

Amusingly, Mourinho — who is desperate to take over next season at Old Trafford despite Louis van Gaal’s contract having one year left to run — may not even find himself in the position to reunite with Varane.

Reports in Malaysia’s ‘Sun Daily’ indicate Indonesia, the side currently banned from playing international matches by FIFA, has offered Mourinho the position of national manager.

Should they fail in that bid, a reasonable ‘second choice’ option appears to have been lined up.

“Hiddink costs a little less,” Indonesian sports minister Nahrawi quipped

HOPE FOR TERRY?

Chelsea interim head coach Guus Hiddink believes John Terry is still a key player for the club and is worthy of a new contract.

Terry, 35, sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire next month and there have been no indications that the Blues will offer him an extension.

The centre-back said on Tuesday that he still wants to stay at the club and is hoping for a new deal, but Hiddink insists it is the club’s decision.

“When I make a judgement on his age and his fitness then he is able to continue. He is able to play,” Hiddink told Sky Sports.

“But it is up to the club to make declarations on that. Whether [the Sunderland game] would have been his last is not up to me.

“Whatever happens, it’s clear that when he goes, if he does, then he deserves a huge goodbye.”

CONTE V COURTOIS

Another man whose future at Stamford Bridge appears under a cloud is goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who will reportedly tell incoming manager Antonio Conte he wants to quit this summer.

The claims come from the Sun which says Courtois wants to join Real Madrid after the Blues failed to secure Champions League football next term.

But the Belgian won’t come cheap, with Chelsea allegedly slapping a £65 million price tag on their number one keeper.

Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Source: AFP

Should Courtois leave, Conte would be forced to weigh up whether Asmir Begovic deserves to be elevated to the first team or whether to purchase an experienced keeper from elsewhere.

Courtois’ departure would be another blow for Chelsea which has seen a £23 million bid for Roma’s Radja Nainggolan rejected this week.

Midfield enforcer Nainggolan is rated at £32 million by the Serie A club, but president James Pallotta has reiterated his desire to keep him and central midfield partner Miralem Pjanic this summer.

“I have already said that we will not sell Pjanic and Nainggolan,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

SANCHEZ SLIPPING FROM ARSENE’S GRASP?

Another club facing the prospect of losing one of its biggest stars is Arsenal, with the Gunners weighing up whether or not to cash in on Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Juventus and Bayern Munich are both lurking after talks over a new £160,000 per week contract for the Chilean stalled recently.

Arsene Wenger is now faced with a tough call between selling Sanchez now or letting him run down his contract and leaving for free in 2017.

Bayern have been long-time admirers of Sanchez’s work but it is the arrival of Juve on the scene which has caused a stir.

General manager Giuseppe Marotta was quoted by the Mirror as saying: “It’s nice to read that so many players would like Juventus, As for Sanchez, he’s definitely a good player.”

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring a goal against West Ham. Source: AP

Interesting, the Gunners have admired Juve striker Alvaro Morata for some time and after Marotta admitted there was a “50 per cent chance” he could leave the Serie A champions this season, a potential swap deal could be on the cards.

LEICESTER LINES UP DOUBLE STRIKE

With reinforcements needed for next season’s Champions League campaign, Claudio Ranieri has wasted no time lining up two players to bolster his side’s attacking stocks.

The Guardian reports Sporting striker Islam Slimani and Deportivo La Coruna’s Lucas Perez are the men Ranieri will look to bring in this summer.

Algerian international Slimani was linked with a move to the Foxes last summer before remaining in Portugal and netting 26 goals in 32 matches. He is reported to come with a £25 million price tag.

A similarly hefty price tag — surpassing the club’s record transfer fee — would be required to bring in Deportivo’s leading scorer Lucas, touted as the next Jamie Vardy. His 17 league goals represents more than a third of his side’s season total.

Leicester is also in the final stages of wrapping up a deal for Sporting Gijon defender Luis Hernandez, who would arrive at the King Power Stadium on a free transfer to provide cover for Wes Morgan and Robert Huth.

GUIDOLIN REWARD

Swansea City is set to reward Francesco Guidolin for his role in the club’s late season surge with a new contract at the Liberty Stadium.

Former manager Brendan Rodgers appeared set for a return to the club he guided into the Premier League. But the Daily Mail reports Swansea has performed a “dramatic U-turn” and will seek to tie Guidolin down to a longer deal.

Under the Italian’s watch, the Swansea have picked up 24 points in 15 matches to comfortably avoid relegation.

Recent victories over Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham are said to have been major contributors to the case to re-sign the 60-year-old.

It is also believed Rodgers upset some club officials when turning his back on the club after it sacked Garry Monk in December and that has counted against him in recent discussions.

Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin. Source: AFP

FLORES FLOORED

One manager not faring as well is Quique Sanchez Flores, with the Watford manager musing that “sometimes life is ridiculous” as talk of his impending dismissal grows.

Under Flores’ watch the promoted Hornets have comfortably avoided relegation and reached the FA Cup semi final.

But a break clause in his contract is likely to be activated by club owner Gino Pozzo this summer.

After Sunday’s loss to Liverpool, the Spaniard informed reporters “the club told me they have been planning something,” a cryptic response that appears to indicate he is aware his services will no longer be required.

However he did admit that his players were “very tired” after a long season which saw them loom on the cusp of European qualification before a spectacular mid-season collapse condemned them to a bottom half finish.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez. Source: AP

DECISION TIME

Newcastle won’t sack Rafa Benitez even if his 10-game stay does not ensure their EPL survival — but face a struggle to keep the manager at St James’ Park.

Benitez has reportedly begun planning for his personal future with the Magpies’ fate to be sealed should Sunderland beat Everton on Thursday morning.

While the Mirror claims Benitez has been taken by the “emotional pull from the St James’ Park crowd,” it may not be enough to convince him to oversee a Championship campaign.

A shortlist of candidates has already been drawn up by the club should the Spaniard leave, with Hull boss Steve Bruce — himself a Geordie — at the top of the list.