Real Madrid to hold out for bids over €222m for Man United target Gareth Bale

David Cooper - Writer 12:10 09/06/2018
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    The summer transfer window for all international deals is open.

    That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    Across the world of football, 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.

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    GARETH BALE

    Real Madrid are in no mood to sell Gareth Bale after his Champions League final heroics against Liverpool. However, if the Welshman does insist on leaving the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid will demand a record transfer fee.

    The figure they would seek is €222 million, according to Spanish newspaper ABC (via Sport), which is the same price tag that took Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.

    Los Blancos accept that Bale’s buyout clause of €1,000 million is unrealistic but feel a record fee is nevertheless warranted for the winger.

    Bale, a Manchester United target this summer, is keen to move in order to secure regular playing time.

    Gareth Bale

    Gareth Bale

    CLEMENT LENGLET

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has targeted Clement Lenglet as a more affordable alternative to Toby Alderweireld, according to Manchester Evening News.

    The Portuguese coach is considering a €35 million bid for the Sevilla centre-back as he attempts to strengthen the Premier League outfit’s defence.

    Tottenham reportedly rejected an offer in the region of €62 million for Alderweireld, prompting United to look at alternatives.

    Having already completed the signings of Diogo Dalot from Porto and Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Red Devils are keen on continuing their investment in the squad as they attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and Manchester City.

    Clement Lenglet

    Clement Lenglet

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