Here is a round-up of Saturday’s transfer rumours.
Real Madrid have claimed that they will sign Gareth Bale for £78 million, meaning the £80 million they paid for Cristano Ronaldo will stay a world record.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Manchester United are set to make an improved bid for Atletico Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera after their £21 million bid was rejected by the Spanish club.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Manchester United could activate a release clause in Herrera’s contract worth £30.7 million, while the club has also offered £10.5 million for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.
Full Story: Daily Telegraph
The Red Devils have spoken to former England manager Fabio Capello about De Rossi even though their bid for the Italian was turned down.
Full Story: Guardian
Everton have remained silent about Manchester United’s improved £36 million bid for Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini.
Full Story: ESPN
Arsenal could make a move for Schalke’s Julien Draxler and Real Madrid’s Kaka before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal are also interested in signing former Chelsea winger Salomon Kalou, who currently plays for Lille.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are set to complete the signings of Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori and PSG’s Mamadou Sakho over the weekend. The Reds are also interested in signing Victor Moses on loan and Shay Given on a short term deal.
Full Story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry will take a pay to ensure he moves to Everton before the transfer window closes.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Sunderland are close to completing a loan deal for Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung.
Full Story: Sunderland Echo
Aston Villa haven’t received any enquires about goalkeeper Shay Given, despite Liverpool’s reported interest.
Full Story: Birmingham Mail
David Moyes wants Wayne Rooney to remain at Manchester United and replace Sir Bobby Charlton as the clubs record goal scorer.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho believes Daniel Sturridge is good enough to play for Brazil.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Arsene Wenger still believes Arsenal have better squad than Tottenham, despite Spurs recent success in the transfer market and the Frenchman also says Nicklas Bendtner could be brought back to the club.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Chelsea’s pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is over.
Full Story: Sky Sports
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said that Wayne Rooney hasn’t reacted any differently during the recent uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford.
Full Story: Sky Sports
Internacional president Giovanni Luigi has denied reports that have suggested that Liverpool have made a move for striker Leandro Damiao.
Full Story: Sky Sports
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has warned goalkeeper Joe Hart about his place in the side following several high profile errors from England’s number one goalkeeper.
Full Story: Sky Sports
Roma boss Rudi Garca has said that it is too late for the club to sell Daniele De Rossi despite Manchester United’s interest in the midfielder.
Full Story: Goal.com
Tottenham have renewed their interest in Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao.
Full Story: Goal.com
Liverpool have agreed a £14.5 million fee with Paris St Germain for defender Mamadou Sakho.
Full Story: Goal.com
Celtic have completed the signing of Teemu Pukki from Schalke.
Full Story: Goal.com
Italian club AC Milan are the only club that have any real possibility of signing Real Madrid midfielder Kaka before the transfer window closes.
Full Story: Marca
Fulham are set to make a £3 million bid for Southampton’s Jack Cork.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea will let Demba Ba return to Newcastle if the Magpies pay a £3 million fee.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has warned the Gunners that Spurs will be stronger than they were last season.
Full Story: Daily Mirror