Man United eyeing January swoop for 'new Xavi'? Transfer gossip and rumours from Wednesday's papers

16 Oct 2013 07:18

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Man United target: Koke (R) is in David Moyes sights

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The transfer window may have slammed shut, but that doesn't mean talk of moves has died down.
Find out the latest here in our transfer gossip round-up from all the day's papers and websites.

Transfer news and gossip from today's Mirror

Arsenal outcast Park Chu-Young’s move to Wigan is on the rocks - because of the size of the reserve striker’s wages.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed that Gareth Bale is NOT the world's most expensive player, confirming that Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer fee was higher than the Welshman's.
David Moyes could send Wilfried Zaha out on loan because he is unsure he is ready to play for Manchester United.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has denied being pressured into forking out £42.5m on Mesut Ozil and said the deal was only done late because Real Madrid took their time over Gareth Bale's world record move.
Arsenal club captain Thomas Vermaelen has hinted that he may seek a move away from the Emirates in order to gain more first team football.
Real Madrid could flex their financial muscles once again and make a move for Monaco superstar Radamel Falcao, according to club president Florentino Perez.
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates claims he would not stand in Asmir Begovic's way if a top European club came in for him.
Highly-rated Arsenal goalkeeper Damian Martinez has joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a month-long loan deal.
Sone Aluko is close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Hull.

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Transfer news and gossip from other newspapers and websites

Manchester United are ready to revive their interest in the 'new Xavi of Spanish football' by launching a January bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke. (Daily Mail)
Man United are also closing in on a deal to sign young Brazilian forward Bruno Gomes, who is also a target for Real Madrid, Udinese and Sao Paulo. (Daily Express)
Ex-Newcastle star Nolberto Solano has applied to become the new manager of League Two strugglers Bury. (Daily Star)

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Highly-rated keeper Thibaut Courtois - currently in his third season on loan at Atletico Madrid has raised doubts over his Chelsea future after telling Jose Mourinho: I'm not going to sit on the bench. (Independent)
Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina who is on loan at Napoli, has denied he is set to move to Barcelona in the summer. (Daily Express)
Chelsea will fight Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen for Barcelona right back Martin Montoya. (The Sun)

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