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Who? - Cristiano Ronaldo - Speculation Where is he? - Manchester United Who is he linked with? - Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to confirm he will definitely be at Manchester United next season despite their Champions League Final success. The Portugal international opened the scoring for the Red Devils against Chelsea in Moscow with his 42nd goal of an incredible season. After Chelsea had levelled the game at 1-1 and the two teams had played out a goalless period of extra-time, Ronaldo then missed a penalty in the shoot-out. However, John Terry and Nicolas Anelka's own failures from the spot allowed United to claim a third European crown in their history. However speaking afterwards, Ronaldo was non-committal about his future amid continued talk of a 100million transfer to Real Madrid. "I don't promise nothing, I don't promise nothing to my mum, I don't promise nothing to the supporters," he said. "I want to stay, but the future...no-one knows. I want to stay. We are going to see in the next two weeks, I don't say I make a decision." However, in another interview, with the Manchester Evening News, Ronaldo seemed more positive: "I have played with these lads for five years and to win the Premier League and the Champions League is a great achievement. It is big for the club and the players. It is a young team and we have every chance to win the Premier League and Champions League again next year. We have a great chance to do it again and all the lads believe that. I believe it. We have a good team and a good spirit. We will try to do this again. We have won the most important trophies this season and next season I want it again. I would love to stay with this club. I love the people. The players are fantastic. The atmosphere at Old Trafford is unbelievable. All the staff are great. I want to stay. I feel very happy in the club. I win trophies. The people are friendly; the support is amazing. Everything is very good. The English people have been good to me since the World Cup in 2006 and I love it." The 23-year-old winger is just one year into a five-year contract signed last season and the Old Trafford club are adamant he is not for sale.

Who? - Frank Lampard - Speculation Where is he? - Chelsea Who is he linked with? - Internazionale

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is confident of resolving his long-running contract saga and signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge. Speaking after Wednesday's dramatic Champions League Final defeat to Manchester United on penalties, the England international revealed he was close to sitting down with Blues officials in an attempt to thrash out a new deal. Lampard will open talks after returning from England's two friendly internationals against USA and Trinidad & Tobago in the next two weeks. The 29-year-old former West Ham midfielder has just 12 months remaining on his existing contract and was linked with a summer move to Internazionale in the build-up to the Moscow final "I have got to talk to the club," revealed Lampard, who lost his mother following a short illness in April. My contract has obviously been the last thing on my mind in the last six weeks, but I will sit down and talk with them after the England games. I hope we can come to a conclusion. I am pretty confident we can. I have said that many times before."

Who? - Sami Nasri - Speculation Where is he? - Marseille Who is he linked with? - Arsenal

The agent of Marseille's highly-rated youngster Samir Nasri claims Arsenal have made an offer for the 20-year-old Frenchman. Nasri only recently signed a long-term deal with the French side, but his agent, Jean-Pierre Bernes, insists the Gunners are in pole position to snap up his client before the start of next season. "We are not in a hurry," Bernes told southern French newspaper La Provence. "It is true that we are examining an offer from Arsenal, which is interesting for Samir Nasri from a sporting point of view. Nasri made four appearances during France's successful Euro 2008 qualifying campaign and has already played more than 100 matches for Marseille since making his first-team debut almost four years ago.

Who? - Nicky Shorey - Quite likely Where is he? - Reading Who is he linked with? - West Ham United and Newcastle United

Reading have admitted that Nicky Shorey will leave the club following their relegation should they receive a suitable offer for the England defender. Shorey, 27, has been linked with moves to West Ham United and Newcastle United during the recently completed season and now seems certain to be heading out of the exit door following the club's failure to retain their Premier League status. The two-time capped international joined the Royals for just 25,000 from Leyton Orient in 2001. "Nicky has not been too happy for a long time," chief executive Nigel Howe told the Reading Evening Post. "Let's hope somebody comes in with a good offer." Meanwhile, Howe has admitted that the club is looking to slash its wage bill ahead of a season in the Championship. Referring to manager Steve Coppell, he warned: "He won't have money unless he sells. At the moment we are just trying to balance the budget.

Who? - Jonas Olsson - Speculation Where is he? - NEC Nijmegen Who is he linked with? - Everton

NEC Nijmegen's Swedish defender Jonas Olsson has claimed that Everton are keeping tabs on him. The 25-year-old is reported to be a summer transfer target for several Premier League clubs, with Middlesbrough and Newcastle United also in the hunt, with Olsson having helped his current club qualify for the UEFA Cup. Olsson said: "I know that they (Everton) have been to watch me. The Premier League is something I have dreamt about since I was a child. Everton would be a fantastic club to join. I feel I have developed everything in Holland. The physical side of my game has improved as well as when I am in possession. It would be nice for Nijmegen to get a decent fee for me after spending three years here." Olsson has won nearly 20 caps at Under-21s level for his country, but has yet to earn a call-up into the senior squad.

Who? - New Players - Speculation Where is he? - Other clubs Who is he linked with? - Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has vowed to take his time over bringing new players to the club this summer. Megson is poised for a busy off-season as he tries to avoid another relegation scrap next term, but the Trotters boss will not rush into any hasty deals. He told the Evening News: "We've got our targets we would like to bring in over the course of the summer. But initially you will find the really huge clubs will get their business done, because finance isn't an issue for them. They just get what they want. Then it goes quiet throughout June, before it starts to pick up a little bit with players who might not be available now becoming available in two months' time. It's not a case of it being tough, you just want to get in the best players you possibly can. But we are a football club that doesn't do stupid things. It's not just a case of getting them in at any cost, because then it doesn't become a good deal. The Trotters have already been linked with a number of potential signings, including Toulouse striker Johan Elmander and Hertha Berlin frontman Marko Pantelic.

Who? - Kris Commons - Quite likely Where is he? - Unattached Who is he linked with? - Derby County

Derby County have confirmed that they are in talks with recently released Nottingham Forest winger Kris Commons. Commons, 24, left the City Ground on Wednesday after deciding against extending his contract with the promoted League One club. The left winger made more than 150 appearances during four seasons with Forest. But after learning about his availability, the Rams have moved swiftly to open contract negotiations with the Nottingham-born midfielder ahead of their return to the Championship next season. "We are in talks with Kris and we are hopeful that he will agree to join us in the near future," chairman of football Adam Pearson told the club's official website. Commons could become the first player to make a direct move from Forest to their local rivals since Gary Charles in 1993.