SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Neymar To Real Madrid, Bale To PSG?

22nd July 2019

Despite ending last season empty-handed and missing out on Champions League qualification for the third successive season, the Gunners have only signed 18-year-old winger Gabriel Martinelli

Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale sits on the bench during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 19, 2019. PHOTO | AFP
Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale sits on the bench during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 19, 2019. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Sources say that the 30-year-old Gareth Bale will only leave Real Madrid CF if he feels the move is right for him and his family, who enjoy life in Madrid and are settled in the Spanish capital
  • Provisional discussions have been held with interested parties about a transfer this summer, but Sky Sports News understands Bale's camp have not discussed a move to PSG in a deal that would see Neymar go the other way
  • Meanwhile, Arsenal FC boss Unai Emery insists he is remaining patient as he bids to add up to four players to his Arsenal squad this summer

NAIROBI, Kenya- Sources say that the 30-year-old Gareth Bale will only leave Real Madrid CF if he feels the move is right for him and his family, who enjoy life in Madrid and are settled in the Spanish capital.

Provisional discussions have been held with interested parties about a transfer this summer, but Sky Sports News understands Bale's camp have not discussed a move to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that would see Neymar go the other way.

Meanwhile, Arsenal FC boss Unai Emery insists he is remaining patient as he bids to add up to four players to his Arsenal squad this summer.

Despite ending last season empty-handed and missing out on Champions League qualification for the third successive season, the Gunners have only signed 18-year-old winger Gabriel Martinelli during this window.

Here are the top stories in the transfer rumour mill, brought to you by the daily SportPesa News Transfer Juice column:

Gareth Bale Madrid Exit Imminent

Gareth Bale's agent has branded Zinedine Zidane a "disgrace" after the Real Madrid manager said the forward was very close to leaving the club.

Bale did not feature in Real's 3-1 International Champions Cup defeat to Bayern Munich in Houston on Saturday night, and Zidane said the Welshman's omission from the squad was because he is on the verge of sealing a departure. READ MORE

Man United Reject Inter Milan Lukaku Bid

Manchester United have rejected a bid of £53.9m from Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku, Sky Sports News understands.

The Serie A side, who made the bid two days ago, offered the money upfront with no add-ons included in the deal.

But it has been dismissed by United, who want in excess of the £79m they paid to sign Belgium international striker Lukaku from Everton two years ago if they are to allow the 26-year-old to leave Old Trafford. READ MORE

Milner Liverpool Future In Doubt

James Milner admits his Liverpool future is in doubt despite his desire to stay at the club.

The 33-year-old has one year left on his current deal and the midfielder is yet to agree an extension.

“As it stands, last year we spoke to the club and asked them if they wanted to do something and they said not at that time,” explained Milner. READ MORE

Neymar To Real Madrid, Bale To PSG?

Today’s rumors start with news that PSG and Real Madrid are apparently talking about a swap deal involving Neymar and Gareth Bale.

Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane said earlier today he hopes Bale leaves the club soon which has prompted a fresh wave of speculation the Welshman will be off this summer.

Of course Neymar has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, but The Independent reckon “key figures close to Neymar” are “trying to force a sensational swap” involving Bale and the Brazilian. READ MORE