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Chelsea are 8/13 to spend the most of the 'big four' clubs during the close season, according to Ladbrokes. The free spending Blues are 5/4 to shell out £50 million and over in their quest to win back the title from Manchester United. The Red Devils, tipped for a summer spending spree, are 11/4 to pay £10million-£19.9 million and the same price to splash out £20million-£29.9 million. Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: "Chelsea's domestic and European failings will surely prompt Roman Abramovich to give his wallet an airing. "Much has been made of Chelsea trying to become self sufficient. But if a top player becomes available that principle may go out of the window." Michael Owen, rumoured to be top of Alex Ferguson's wish list, is 3/1 to start next term with the champions. Fellow striker, Thierry Henry, is a 5/2 chance to start next season at Barcelona. Bolton man, and key Allardyce lieutenant, Kevin Nolan is 5/4 to kick off the season at Newcastle. Weinberg added: "If Big Sam's installed as Toon boss he'll surely be tempted to raid his former club for Nolan." LATEST BETTING How much will Manchester United spend this summer How much will Chelsea spend this summer Who will spend more Chelsea 8/13 United 3/1 Liverpool 3/1 Arsenal 25/1 Michael Owen to start next season at Man Utd Thierry Henry to start next season at Barcelona Kevin Nolan to start next season at Newcastle