Bale and Suarez linked with Real Madrid switch? Transfer gossip and news from Monday's papers

27 May 2013 09:06

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Big-money target: Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to pay £65million for Gareth Bale

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The transfer window may be shut but gossip never sleeps. Here are the latest rumours from the papers and beyond.

Transfer stories and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

Everton could have to pay Wigan £5million for the services of manager Roberto Martinez, who is on a rolling contract with the Latics.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted his interest in signing Lyon star Clement Grenier, saying he reminds him of Samir Nasri.

Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites

Luis Suarez has been lined with a £40million move to Real Madrid, but Liverpool are determined to hang on to their Uruguayan striker. (The Sun)

Bernabeu bound? Liverpool's Luis Suarez has been linked with a move to Spain

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 The Bernabeu club are also keen on signing Spurs star Gareth Bale, and are prepared to pay up to £65million for the Welshman. (Daily Mail)
Moneybags Monaco are thought to be keen on Chelsea's defensive colossus Branislav Ivanovic following a recommendation by former Blues boss Claudio Ranieri. (Daily Mail)
Monaco are also looking to beat Manchester City and Chelsea to the signature of Atletico Madrid hitman Radamel Falcao, and are prepared to stump up £51million to do it. (Daily Star)
Jose Mourinho's impending return to Chelsea may see him bring back Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien, who played under the Portuguese boss at Real Madrid. (The Sun)
Spanish hotshot midfielder - and Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City target - Isco has revealed he may opt to leave Malaga this summer. (Metro)
Chelsea's forgotten man Florent Malouda may switch to Lyon when his contract expires next month. (The Sun)
Newcastle United are thought to be keen on Sporting Braga striker Eder, and have reportedly made initial enquiries with a view to a transfer. (Daily Mail)

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