United to take Bale on loan

Manchester United will take Gareth Bale on loan, Leicester City want £80m for Harry Maguire, Chelsea eye Leon Bailey and Liverpool contact Nicolas Pepe.

 

United to loan Bale 

Manchester United are considering a loan move for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, according to the Mirror. The 29-year-old Welsh international is not wanted at a £75 million valuation by either United or Spurs, but there is an alternative. United could offer to take Bale on loan and pay him almost £500,000 a week, with the option of an additional year on the deal. 

Maguire move in doubt 

Harry Maguire is a target for both Manchester City and Manchester United, but he may not get his move this summer. Leicester City want a fee in excess of the £75 million that Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk, repots the Sun. However United have brought their era of huge transfer fees to an end, and City are reluctant to break their transfer record for the 26-year-old England international. 

Chelsea plan swoop for Bailey

Chelsea are lining up a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen winger, Leon Bailey, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old Jamaican international is valued at £80 million, and Chelsea want him to be a long term replacement for Pedro and Willian, and to offer depth following the exit of Eden Hazard to Chelsea. They must wait for this and any transfer to see what happens with their transfer ban appeal. 

Liverpool in talks with Pepe 

The Express carries a story which claims that Champions League winners Liverpool are looking to build on their success by adding in the transfer window. One target is Lille’s promising Nicolas Pepe, who scored 22 goals last season. They face competition from Bayern Munich, who are trying to rebuild their side after an underwhelming season.