Real Madrid poised to bid £85million for Gareth Bale - Transfer gossip and news from Sunday's papers

2 Jun 2013 11:56

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Real deal? Los Blancos are reportedly preparing an £85million bid for the Spurs man

Ian Walton

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 Sunday Mirror and Sunday People

Gareth Bale has been told not to pass up the chance of moving to Real Madrid this summer by former Bernabeu star Steve McManaman.
Mark Hughes hopes to make Holland international Erik Pieters his first big signing at Stoke City.
Louis van Gaal, the coach leading Holland to the World Cup Finals in Brazil, says he wants to join a Premier League club next summer.
John Heitinga has urged Fenerbahce to make a fresh bid to rescue him from his Everton nightmare.
Steve Clarke wants West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace to step up contract negotiations with Youssouf Mulumbu – to avoid losing him to Fiorentina.
Rene Meulensteen is set to become the new manager of Wigan this week.

Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites

Atletico Madrid are interested in replacing outgoing striker Radamel Falcao with Liverpool's wantaway front man Luis Suarez. (Mail on Sunday)

Heading for Spain? Both Madrid clubs are keen on Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

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 Spurs will tell Gareth Bale that he's not for sale at any price, despite reported interest from Real Madrid. (Sunday Telegraph)
Real Madrid are poised to offer a world record-breaking £85million for Gareth Bale. (The Times)
Aston Villa's Belgian striker Christian Benteke may opt to tell the club he wants to leave, with Arsenal and Tottenham ready to pounce. (Daily Express)
Arsenal's German striker Lukas Podolski is a reported target for Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund. (The Sun)
Arsenal transfer targed Clement Grenier has admitted he wants to leave Lyon. (Metro)
Manchester City target Jesus Navas has confirmed he will leave Sevilla this summer. (L'Equipe)
Cesc Fabregas will meet Barcelona boss Tito Villanova to discuss his future. (Mail on Sunday)

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