Gareth Bale headlines our Rumour Mill as Real Madrid star is set for showdown talks on future

Sport360 staff 10:56 15/07/2018
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  • The summer transfer window is open and across the globe there is a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    There is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

    Let us know your thoughts via Twitter and Facebook.

    GARETH BALE

    The Real Madrid star is set for crunch talks over his Bernabeu future with new Los Blancos boss Julen Lopetegui, The Mirror reports.

    Manchester United have been tracking the Welshman for some time given he has appeared unsettled at the Spanish giants.

    However, following the departure of both Zinedine Zidane – a man he previously didn’t see eye to eye with – and Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale could end up staying with the Whites.

    In the coming days, the 28-year-old will hold discussions with Madrid hierarchy and ultimately make a decision on where he will ply his trade next term.

    Real’s reported pursuit of Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard could have an impact on Bale’s future.

    Will Gareth Bale stay at the Bernabeu?

    DANNY INGS

    Southampton want to sign the Liverpool striker, according to The Sun.

    The 25-year-old, who grew up on the south coast and supposedly dreamed of playing for the red and whites as a boy, has endured three injury-hit campaigns at Anfield since his move to Merseyside from Burnley in the summer of 2015.

    Competition for places in Jurgen Klopp’s side remains fierce next term and Ings could jump at the opportunity to resurrect his career with Mark Hughes’ men.

    Reportedly, the Saints are ready to splash the cash and bid up to £20 million (Dh97m) for his services.

    CHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Danny Ings of Liverpool during the Pre-season friendly between Chester FC and Liverpool on July 7, 2018 in Chester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)

    Danny Ings has been part of the Kop club’s pre-season plans.

    DIEGO LAXALT

    Everton face stiff competition from Bournemouth in the race to sign the Uruguay World Cup star, according to The Sun.

    The 25-year-old versatile left-back enjoyed a strong campaign in Russia, and as a result, has attracted a string of admirers from the Premier League.

    The Toffees missed out on securing Celtic defender Kieran Tierney and instead have turned their attention to the Genoa man in a bid to provide competition for the ageing Leighton Baines.

    Bournemouth, meanwhile, are keen to strengthen their backline and also want someone to rival first-choice Charlie Daniels.

    NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Antoine Griezmann of France is challenged by Diego Laxalt of Uruguay during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

    Diego Laxalt was past of the Uruguay side which reached the quarter-finals in Russia.

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