Premier League transfer news: Gareth Bale, Nabil Fekir, Aaron Ramsey

Tottenham plan ‘audacious’ bid to bring
Gareth Bale back from Real Madrid

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Bale’s future at the European champions looks in doubt after
saying he needs to be playing “week in, week out” following his
match-winning performance in the Champions League final win against
Liverpool.

According to the Independent Bale will discuss his future
with Real this week and Spurs are “monitoring developments”.
Reports claim that if the Wales star was to return to Tottenham he
would need to take a pay cut.

But ESPN says Bale’s Spurs return won’t depend on
wages and he is “open to a return and willing to make compromises
on financial demands”. 

Marko Arnautovic: West Ham to Manchester
United

United boss Jose Mourinho is keen on signing West Ham striker
Marko Arnautovic, the Manchester Evening News reports. Mourinho, who
managed Arnautovic at Inter Milan, was spotted watching the Austrian in action against
Russia last night. Despite United’s interest, the London Evening Standard says West Ham don’t
want to sell the £50m-rated forward.

Nabil Fekir: Lyon to Liverpool

Mootaz Chehade, a journalist at Spanish outlet Vavel, has said on Twitter that Nabil Fekir’s transfer
to Liverpool is a “done deal” and an announcement will be made in
the next few days. Jurgen Klopp is looking to sign the Lyon star
before the World Cup starts and Le Parisien reports that the Reds have offered
£52.68m for the forward.

Emery plans talks with Ramsey and
Wilshere

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery will sit down with midfielders Aaron
Ramsey and Jack Wilshere to discuss their futures. The Gunners have
offered Welsh international Ramsey a new five-year deal but if he
does not sign he will be sold as his current contract expires in 12
months’ time. Wilshere, who is out of contract next month, has also
been offered new terms. (The Daily Telegraph)

Jorginho: Napoli to Manchester City

Jorginho’s long-awaited transfer to Premier League champions
Manchester City could be completed early next week. The Italy
midfielder will line up for his national side against Holland in a
friendly match on Monday. (The Sun)

Joe Hart: Manchester City to Sporting
Lisbon

City and England outcast Joe Hart could be “thrown a career
lifeline” by Sporting Lisbon. Hart spent last season on loan at
West Ham but does not figure in the long-term plans of City boss
Pep Guardiola. (Daily Star)

Palace to offer Zaha new deal

Crystal Palace are set to offer Wilfried Zaha a new contract to
fend off interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. The Ivory Coast
international scored nine goals in 29 games this season for Roy
Hodgson’s side. (The Guardian)

Aleksandar Mitrovic: Newcastle United to
Fulham

Captain Tom Cairney has urged Fulham to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic
after the on-loan Newcastle striker helped the west London club
secure promotion to the Premier League. Fulham may have to pay £20m
to sign Mitrovic on a permanent deal. (London Evening Standard)

Stoke want £30m for keeper Butland

Relegated Stoke City will demand a fee of £30m for Jack Butland.
The goalkeeper, who is part of England’s World Cup squad, signed
for Stoke from Birmingham in 2013 and a 20% sell-on clause was
included as part of the deal. (The Sun)