Steve Nicol has some strong words of advice for Gareth Bale as he and Shaka Hislop discuss Bale’s future at Real Madrid.
With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap is in the works, the ESPN FC panel debate whether Manchester United or Real Madrid would prefer that deal more.
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Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers starting at €80 million for Gareth Bale but have received no offers this summer, club sources have told ESPN FC, while the Wales international remains determined to stay.
Manager Zinedine Zidane froze Bale out of the first team picture towards the end of last season, but sources have told ESPN FC the four-time Champions League winner has no intention of leaving the Spanish capital, and feels he retains the support of club president Florentino Perez.
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TOP STORY: Bale going back to Tottenham?
It seems he is no longer wanted at Real Madrid and Marca report on their front page that Tottenham are willing to pay up to €60m to bring Gareth Bale back to the club this summer.
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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines Manchester United’s transfer needs and explains why their summer dealings will all hinge on Paul Pogba.
Some of the biggest moves in this summer’s transfer market are taking a long time to come to fruition, and part of the reason for that is the size of the contracts involved. Which players are the most overpaid? Which player’s deal is the hardest to move? Here are 10 of the most bloated contracts — some even unmovable — in terms of weekly wages in football today.
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10.)…
With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap is in the works, the ESPN FC panel debate whether Manchester United or Real Madrid would prefer that deal more.
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Bayern Munich have not made an approach to sign Gareth Bale on loan from Real Madrid, the player’s agent Jonathan Barnett told ESPN FC on Monday.
The Wales international is reportedly one of the players expected to leave the Spanish giants this summer, and is considered surplus to requirements since the return of Zinedine Zidane as coach.
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TOP STORY: Pogba to go on strike; Bayern eye Bale
The future of Paul Pogba continues to make the back pages and, despite Manchester United’s stance on not selling the midfielder, he’s reportedly set to go on strike in a bid to force through a move to Real Madrid.
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ABC in Spain say…
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TOP STORY: Bayern eye Bale; Pogba to go on strike
The future of Paul Pogba continues to make the back pages and, despite Manchester United’s stance on not selling the midfielder, he’s reportedly set to go on strike in a bid to force through a move to Real Madrid.
TRANSFERS
Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe
Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?
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– PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal
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– PSG set to sell Weah to Lille
– Gracia to replace Sarri at Chelsea?
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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol tells Mark Donaldson the one club that would suit Gareth Bale if it is to be believed that Manchester United have no interest in signing him.