5-Word Transfers: Walcott, Chelsea, Hummels, Falcao, Cazorla

Chelsea eye Walcott

Oooh, this is interesting. The Times report that Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Theo Walcott's contract situation at Arsenal with the possibility of a summer swoop. Walcott has struggled to nail down a regular place this season following his return from injury, and it's thought that talks over a new deal have stalled. The 26-year-old struggled to impress against Italy on his first international start for 18 months, but a new challenge at Chelsea could be exactly what he needs to revive his faltering career.

Hummels denies promising United

Long-term Manchester United target Mats Hummels has taken to Twitter to deny promising the club that he will join them in the summer. https://twitter.com/matshummels/status/582944874984521728 For those of you who don't speak German, JOE's office interpreter (Google Translate) informs us that Hummels said: 'To clarify it: this supposed “promise” is simply fictitious and that’s the friendly formation.' That doesn't necessarily mean he won't be joining United, however, with Louis van Gaal known to be a huge fan of the 26-year-old World Cup winner.

Falcao still hopes to prove himself

Radamel Falcao is still aiming to win a permanent deal at Manchester United after moving within one goal of Colombia's all-time scoring record with three strikes in two matches over the international break. “I think when I score it’s always important, and that gives me confidence,” said the striker, who has managed only four goals for United all season. “I said before I need minutes, I need to play games in a row and here in the national team I have had the opportunity. I gave my best and I scored and I now return to Manchester with more confidence. “We have the last eight games and I will give my best to have the chance to play as many minutes as possible." It's thought Juventus are plotting a move for Falcao should United choose to let him leave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ATyNc0o-HM

Best of the rest

*Manchester City are keeping tabs on Chelsea reject Kevin De Bruyne, who's starring for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga (Daily Mirror). *Hugo Lloris could quit Spurs for £15m in the summer if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League (The Sun). *Chelsea will make a £20m move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Douglas Costa (Daily Mirror). *Santi Cazorla has dismissed rumours linking him with Atletico Madrid while Arsenal are monitoring Petr Cech's situation at Chelsea.