Emmanuel Adebayor to swap Arsenal for Chelsea

Cristiano Ronaldo; Emmanuel Adebayor

The striker has disappointed at the Emirates and has been a long-term target of the man rumoured to be new Stamford Bridge boss, Carlo Ancelotti

BY Bill Mann LAST UPDATED AT 07:55 ON Thu 14 May 2009

Emmanuel Adebayor will be leaving Arsenal this summer after a disappointing season for the Gunners, and his unlikely destination could be Chelsea, according to the Daily Mirror. The deal to cross London is dependent on Carlo Ancelotti taking over at Stamford Bridge - the Italian has been trying to sign Adebayor for more than a season. The deal would mean that the FA Cup Final will be Didier Drogba's last game for the Blues...

Steve Bruce's South American production line at Wigan continues, as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all vying to sign Ecuadorian winger Antonio Valencia. In the January transfer window Bruce made a healthy profit selling Honduran Wilson Palacios to Spurs for £12m, and with a potential three-way battle for the 23-year-old developing - with moneybags Manchester City always hovering in the wings - Wigan could hope for a £20m payday over the close season...

While Alex Ferguson is struggling to make his mind up about one South American, Carlos Tevez, he has reportedly had no problems making committing himself to another, the young Brazilian defender Dodo. Manchester United have apparently made a £5.4m bid for the 17-year-old which has been accepted by Corinthians, the youngster's club. The deal would involve Dodo coming to Old Trafford in February next year when he reaches 18. "Every player dreams to play in the national team and then be transferred to a European team. I am doing that," Dodo has said...

Veteran Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer could be lured from Fulham by Harry Redknapp at Tottenham for just £500,000. Schwarzer has been in inspirational form this season for the Cottagers keeping 14 clean sheets and contributing to the west Londoners' best season in the Premier League. Any move for Schwarzer would spell the end for Heurelho Gomes at White Hart Lane... ·