In Pics: Football transfer season hots up

Manchester United are ready to launch a raid for Bayern Munich full-back Philipp Lahm. Bayern have slapped a valuation of £15m on the player and cash plus player swap could also be used as a part of the deal.

Arsenal captain has been Barcelona's number one target since the transfer market opened this summer. Barcelona are willing to pay 40 million pounds for the talented mid fielder but Arsenal are trying their best to keep him at Emirates for at least one more season.

Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that his client will leave Inter Milan this summer for sure. He also stated that its an open race between Manchester United and Manchester City to price him away from San Siro. Inter Milan are likely to make it a bidding war between both the clubs and Manchester City are favourites to land him seeing their financial power.

The 21-year-old midfielder performed exceptionally for Germany in the World Cup this summer. The elite clubs in Europe, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, are now interested in a move for one of the rising stars of world football. Bid in region of around 20 million pounds will be enough to price him away from the German Club.

AC Milan play maker is on sale as his form has dipped in recent years. The 30-year-old has been linked with number of clubs like Manchester City, Flamengo and MSL side LA Galaxy. Offer in the region of 10 million euro could price him away from Milan.

Real Madrid are lining up a bid for Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra. Bid of around 18 million pound is expected to be submitted in coming days. Evra is aware of Real's interest, but United do not have a replacement lined up at left-back.

VfB Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira has been linked with Spanish giants Real madrid after his brilliant performance in World Cup. According to the reports player has already agreed on the personal terms with the club and transfer fee of around 12 million pound is expected to be submitted from the Madrid club.

Barcelona forward Ibrahimovich has been in transfer news all throughout the summer. Barca are prepared to listen to any offers for the striker. Manchester City and AC Milan are the clubs interested in the striker. Transfer fees around 35-40 million pounds can price him away from the Spanish champions.

Liverpool hit man has been in transfer news since the day Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League this season. Likes of Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea are believed to be interested in the player's services. Bid of around 60-70 million pound will be enough to price him away from the Anfield.

Chelsea target, Kaka looks to be up for sale as Jose Mourinho prepares his own Real Madrid side next season. This gifted play maker has not been in-form for quite a while and his form has suffered mainly of recent ongoing injury spell. He did not even had a great World Cup and is expected to leave Real Madrid in the deal worth 50 million pounds.