Man United are linked with moves for Andre Gomes and Toni Kroos

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    ARTURO VIDAL

    Chelsea have inquired about the availability of Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to Bild.

    Vidal is under contract until 2019 but the Bundesliga giants could be tempted to sell if a big-money offer is tabled.

    RATING: 7/10

    VERDICT

    Blues boss Antonio Conte and Vidal won three straight Serie A titles together, as well as one Coppa Italia, during their time at Juventus. The Chile international represented an on-pitch lieutenant for the Italian and Chelsea have been linked with a move for some time.

    With Leon Goretzka expected to join Bayern, it’s a transfer which could make sense for both teams but it remains to be seen as to whether a 30-year-old Vidal wants a move to Stamford Bridge.

    Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich this season

    Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich this season

    ANDRE GOMES

    Manchester United are set to double their efforts to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, reports Il Bianconero.

    The Red Devils reportedly had a £35million bid rejected but are preparing a new offer.

    RATING: 6/10

    VERDICT

    There is a good player in there somewhere and confidence could be the key to unlock it because Gomes’ 2016 move from Valencia to Barca has fallen way short of expectations.

    The 24-year-old has made just two league starts under Ernesto Valverde and there are suggestions he is struggling to adapt to the Catalan giant’s style of play.

    Lionel Messi alongside Andre Gomes

    Lionel Messi alongside Andre Gomes

    TONI KROOS

    Real Madrid are considering selling Toni Kroos to Manchester United to help raise funds to sign PSG star Neymar, according to The Express.

    Los Blancos have been linked with a sensational move for Neymar as they seek a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and Kroos alongside Gareth Bale may be sold to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

    RATING: 3/10

    VERDICT

    There are few things better than an ‘Inception Rumour’, a transfer rumour, within a transfer rumour. Let’s unpack this one, Neymar won’t be joining Madrid, it’s quite literally unfathomable and it’s harder still to picture them letting one of their most influential midfielders departing to facilitate a transfer.

    Enough said on this one.

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