Craig Burley breaks down the latest transfer rumours, headlined by a potential swap of Man United’s Paul Pogba and Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale.

The FC panel examine how Gareth Bale’s age and wages could complicate a potential move away from Real Madrid.

Julien Laurens bets his mortgage that Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, but adds that the France star is in no hurry to make that happen.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti rates the likelihood Eden Hazard and Kylian Mbappe arrive and Gareth Bale departs Real Madrid this summer.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale has the character to deal with whistles and jeers from fans.
Bale, 29, has been a target for the Bernabeu crowd throughout the season and was again whistled for missing a good chance to score in Sunday’s 3-2 win over bottom side Huesca.
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That has led to speculation that Bale could be on the move in the summer, with agent Jonathan Barnett telling ESPN FC that the Wales international would “wait and see” before deciding his future.
But speaking…

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Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley explain why Arsenal’s progress in Unai Emery’s first season has them set up for long-term success.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

TOP STORY: Arsenal, Spurs to battle for Everton’s Keane
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Everton centre-back Michael Keane.
Both sides are looking to add a ball-playing defender to their ranks, and Spurs sent scouts to watch the 26-year-old in the Toffees’ comfortable…

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The FC panel examine how Manchester United could benefit from Paul Pogba’s departure, should he decide to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Craig Burley breaks down the latest transfer rumours, headlined by a potential swap of Man United’s Paul Pogba and Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

TOP STORY: United on alert as Varane ‘considers new challenge’
Raphael Varane is thinking about leaving Real Madrid — and that has Manchester United on alert, according to the Mail.
It reports that football agent Bruno Satin said he had spoken to Anthony Varane, the defender’s…

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Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley explain why Arsenal’s progress in Unai Emery’s first season has them set up for long-term success.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

TOP STORY: Arsenal, Spurs to battle for Everton’s Keane
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Everton centre-back Michael Keane.
Both sides are looking to add a ball-playing defender to their ranks, and Spurs sent scouts to watch the 26-year-old in the Toffees’ comfortable…

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Craig Burley explains why Mauro Icardi is hurting his chances of making a move to another big club with his behaviour at Inter Milan.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

United interested in swap deal
The Paul Pogba-to-Real-Madrid rumours have gathered momentum this weekend, with both player and interested manager expressing their mutual admiration.
Pogba admitted it would be a “dream to play for Madrid,” while Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane said:…

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Craig Burley explains why Mauro Icardi is hurting his chances of making a move to another big club with his behaviour at Inter Milan.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

TOP STORY: United interested in swap deal
The Paul Pogba-to-Real-Madrid rumours have gathered momentum this weekend, with both player and interested manager expressing their mutual admiration.
Pogba admitted it would be a “dream to play for Madrid,” while Blancos boss Zinedine…

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Julien Laurens bets his mortgage that Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, but adds that the France star is in no hurry to make that happen.

The FC panel examine how Gareth Bale’s age and wages could complicate a potential move away from Real Madrid.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti rates the likelihood Eden Hazard and Kylian Mbappe arrive and Gareth Bale departs Real Madrid this summer.

Will Jadon Sancho head to the Premier League? Is Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid bound? Here’s ESPN’s way-too-early look at next season.
Rafael van der Vaart has told former Tottenham teammate Gareth Bale to be an “a—h—,” to justify his €100 million transfer to Real Madrid.
Bale, who played with Van der Vaart for two seasons in North London, became the world’s most expensive footballer when he made the switch in 2013 and despite winning the Champions League four times in five seasons, he has failed to win over large sections of the Bernabeu faithful.

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And former Real Madrid man Van der Vaart said Bale has been too modest…

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Returning Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane addresses Gareth Bale’s situation and rumours linking Kylian Mbappe with a move to the Bernabeu.

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner predict La Liga’s notable fixtures from this weekend, but will Real Madrid get back on track under Zinedine Zidane?

Sid Lowe explains how Real Madrid convinced Zinedine Zidane to return as manager and how he and the club plan to navigate their current issues.

Craig Burley tells Alexis Nunes what Zinedine Zidane will give to Real Madrid for the remainder of the season and for the future.
Manchester United have no plans to move for Gareth Bale if he is made available by Real Madrid in the summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Bale, 29, is facing an uncertain future at the Bernabeu in the wake of criticism from supporters and the return of Zinedine Zidane as coach.
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Last week, Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett told ESPN FC that the winger planned to “wait and see” how things go with Zidane’s return before deciding on his long-term future.
And earlier this month Barnett said Madrid fans who…

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