The Exploding Heads are back as player agents to field calls from the likes of Gareth Bale, Harry Maguire and Phil Jones on a lively transfer deadline day.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti addresses where Gareth Bale’s reported move to Jiangsu Suning appears to have fallen through.

Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong says he would rather old teammate Donny van de Beek didn’t join Real Madrid – as he doesn’t want to face him as an opponent. Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been included in head coach Zinedine Zidane’s travelling squad for their final preseason friendly against Roma on Sunday, the club have announced.
Wales international Bale remained in Spain for Real’s two-match swing in Germany following the collapse of his proposed move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning, with Zidane having said that Bale was “not fit” to go.
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The FC crew examine Real Madrid’s current issues as Zinedine Zidane’s side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance.

Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane.

Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3.
Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have not travelled with the team for this week’s Audi Cup games in Munich, amid speculation over their futures at the Bernabeu.
Madrid face Tottenham at the Allianz Arena in Tuesday’s first semifinal, and will also play either hosts Bayern Munich or Fenerbahce in the final or third place playoff on Wednesday.
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Zinedine Zidane’s players flew to Germany on Monday, with neither Bale, 30, nor James, 28, on the…

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ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti addresses where Gareth Bale’s reported move to Jiangsu Suning appears to have fallen through.

Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.
Gareth Bale was not fit to travel with Real Madrid for their preseason friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Munich, manager Zinedine Zidane has said.
Wales international Bale on Tuesday missed the Audi Cup match, which Spurs won 1-0, following the collapse of his proposed move to China.
British media reported Real’s board refused to approve Bale’s departure, with Jiangsu Suning wanting to acquire the 30-year-old on a free transfer.
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ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti addresses where Gareth Bale’s reported move to Jiangsu Suning appears to have fallen through.

Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.
Gareth Bale’s proposed transfer to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning broke down because Real Madrid “changed their minds,” his agent Jonathan Barnett has told ESPN FC.
On Sunday, Bernabeu sources told ESPN FC the proposed transfer was called off after the Wales international’s family opted against the move.
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However Barnett has blamed Madrid’s hierarchy for the deal falling through — and said that Madrid had…

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Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.

Gareth Bale scored, made a goal-line stop and missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s shootout victory against Arsenal.

Gareth Bale failed to convert on Real Madrid’s opening penalty, kicking the ball directly into the goalkeeper’s outstretched hands.
Gareth Bale’s proposed move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning has been called off by Real Madrid, according to the BBC.
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane had said he was hopeful Bale would leave Madrid this summer.
The 13-time European champions are keen to sign Paul Pogba, with Manchester United seeking upwards of £150 million for the France international, and getting Bale’s wages off the books would have been one way to raise funds.
However, despite a reported offer of £1m-a-week…

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Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.

Gareth Bale scored, made a goal-line stop and missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s shootout victory against Arsenal.

Gareth Bale failed to convert on Real Madrid’s opening penalty, kicking the ball directly into the goalkeeper’s outstretched hands.
Gareth Bale’s proposed transfer to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning has been called off by Real Madrid after the Wales international’s family opted against making the move, according to ESPN FC sources.
News the deal had collapsed was first reported by the BBC, and sources have told ESPN FC another reason for the breakdown was that Jiangsu would only agree to a free transfer, while Madrid were looking a fee for the 30-year-old.
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Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

Steve Nicol understands why Juventus and Real Madrid are interested in Paul Pogba, and says any good team should be as well.
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TOP STORY: United bracing for Madrid’s Pogba push

Gareth Bale’s impending move to China is set to open up substantial funds for Real Madrid’s summer transfer kitty, and The Mirror claims Manchester United are preparing themselves for a Madrid onslaught after manager Zinedine Zidane ordered Bernabeu bosses…

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The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite need?

TOP STORY: Bale’s move to China imminent
Gareth Bale’s move to China looks set to be completed after all, with Jiangsu Suning finally able to come to an agreement with the Welshman, Marca reports. 
The three-year deal will see Bale earn a staggering €22 million per season. Bale’s wage demands…

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