A round-up of Monday’s biggest transfer stories.
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Tottenham star Gareth Bale is all clear to join Real Madrid after the two sides agreed on a record-breaking £86million fee for the talented Welshman.
Full story: Daily Mail.
However, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti refused to discuss the matter at his latest press conference.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hinted that Juan Mata could be offered to Manchester United as part of a deal to bring Wayne Rooney to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: The Metro.
Mourinho has also blamed David Moyes for Rooney’s desire to leave, as the United manager has hinted that the England striker could be a squad player this season.
Full story: The Guardian.
Arsenal still hold out hope of signing Rooney as well, and are also considering a move for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Full story: Daily Star.
Chelsea could still look to sign Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto’o in addition to Rooney.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Tottenham are set to make a £30million offer for Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk after missing out on Willian to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Andre Villas-Boas says he accepts Willian’s decision to snub Spurs, and also confirmed the club are chasing Steaua Bucharest defender Vlad Chiriches.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could look to sign Chelsea backup winger Victor Moses on a season-long loan.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Liverpool have also been told that highly-rated Derby County starlet Will Hughes will cost them around £15million.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Arsenal have been told to meet Newcastle’s asking price of £20million for French midfielder Yohan Cabaye.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
West Ham’s new signing Stewart Downing claims he was turned down by Newcastle this summer because he was too old.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Crystal Palace are in talks over the signing of Arsenal flop Nicklas Bendtner, who could join former team-mate Marouane Chamakh at the newly-promoted club.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Cardiff City manager Malkay Mackay believes Frazier Campbell will be back in the England squad soon enough after his match-winning performance against Manchester City.
Full story: talkSPORT.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has criticised David Moyes over his public pursuit of Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at the media for “brainwashing” the club’s fans into thinking there is a crisis at the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror.