Chelsea emerge as contenders to sign Bale as Man United line up bid for Barcelona star Sergi Roberto

Sport360 staff 11:59 07/08/2017
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  • Another day in football, another wave of transfer rumours to keep up on. Take a look at the most recent names and gossip being floated around in the media.

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    GARETH BALE

    Chelsea have entered the race to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid, according to the Express.

    The Welshman could be on his way out of the Bernabeu as the club eye a move for Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe

    Manchester United have long expressed an interest in Bale but would prefer to wait until next summer to sign him.

    With Antonio Conte looking to sign three more players before the end of the transfer window, it is likely the Premier League champions will have the financial muscle to take Bale away from Madrid.

    RATING: 5/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT

    Florentino Perez may be open to negotiating a deal for Bale as his sale would free up money to sign either Eden Hazard or Mbappe.

    A move to Stamford Bridge would also guarantee the Welshman regular first-team football and a chance to become a key member of a team again.

    Gareth Bale.

    Gareth Bale.

    SERGI ROBERTO

    Manchester United have reportedly made a €40 million bid for Barcelona star Sergi Roberto, according to Mundo Deportivo.

    The Spaniard has been earmarked by Jose Mourinho as a priority signing as he seeks cover in right back and midfield.

    The 25-year-old is said to be happy at the Camp Nou, but with the arrival of Nelson Semedo from Benfica, it is expected his game time will be severely limited this season.

    RATING: 4/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT

    It is unlikely Sergi will be sold this summer as Ernesto Valverde looks to keep his squad together following Neymar’s move to PSG.

    Although the Spaniard may be pushed further down the pecking order with club expected to bring in Paulinho, Sergi’s ability to play in so many different positions should make the club reluctant to sell him.

    Sergi Roberto.

    Sergi Roberto.

    LUCAS MOURA

    Arsenal are leading the battle to sign Lucas Moura from Paris Saint Germain, according to UOL.

    The arrival of Neymar has done nothing to increase Lucas’ hopes of staying at Parc des Princes and clubs from England are on high alert to land the 24-year-old’s signature.

    Lucas registered 19 goals from 53 appearances last season but never reached the levels many believed upon his arrival in 2012 from Sao Paulo.

    The Gunners have already had a bid rejected for the Brazilian, but Paris are willing to offload him for €30 million.

    RATING: 5/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT

    After a productive 2016-17 campaign, a move to North London would make sense for Lucas as Arsenal seek another attack-minded player, with uncertainty over the futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

    With three bids rejected for Monaco star Thomas Lemar this transfer window, Arsene Wenger could view Lucas as a back-up plan if the French Riviera side continue not to budge on the €38 million fee submitted.

    Lucas Moura.

    Lucas Moura.

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