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Man City, United set to battle it out for Real Madrid winger Bale
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Man City, United set to battle it out for Real Madrid winger Bale

Published Apr. 13, 2016 4:14 a.m. ET

Every day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around look to splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...

Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly ready to go head-to-head this summer with Gareth Bale eyeing a Premier League return.

Wayne Rooney expects to be named as a substitute for Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final replay at West Ham on Wednesday.

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Antonio Conte is refusing to give up on his bid to bring Roma director of football Walter Sabatini to Chelsea.

Chelsea have reportedly launched a £30m bid to land Roma star Radja Nainggolan.

Tottenham and West Ham are eyeing summer swoops for Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson.

Sergio Ramos is being lined up by Antonio Conte to replace Branislav Ivanovic should the latter leave Stamford Bridge in the summer; Roma have been credited with an interest in the Serb.

Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski has confirmed he is in talks with Jurgen Klopp about a move to Anfield.

Tottenham and West Ham are keeping an eye on Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson.

Southampton are ready to make Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain their highest-paid player this summer.

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has backed Jose Mourinho to take over at Old Trafford.

Aston Villa are set to risk the wrath of fans by asking them to pick their Player of the Year for this season - despite looking likely to be relegated this weekend.

Alan Pardew admits Crystal Palace's drought-ending win over Norwich helped him sleep a little easier and has given him renewed enthusiasm for the run-in.

Sky Bet Championship rivals Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday are tracking Karlsruhe striker Dimitrios Diamantakos.

Watford midfielder Valon Behrami is eyeing a summer switch to Serie A side Udinese.

Incoming Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte wants to keep Alexandre Pato at Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa staff have been left reeling after being told the club are axing 100 jobs.

Roberto Martinez is set for crunch talks with Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright this week amid growing fan unrest at Everton.

Ghana boss Avram Grant will try to persuade Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah to represent the country where both his parents were born, despite the 18-year-old having played for the Netherlands at youth level.

Liverpool have started to identify potential suitors for Mario Balotelli as they fear being stuck with his £4.5m-per-season wages.

Jonjo Shelvey wants to stay at Newcastle United even if it means playing in the Championship - but he is among the players who would not be forced to take a pay cut if they are relegated.

Arsenal are bracing themselves for a flurry of offers for their British talent this summer. Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs, Calum Chambers and Carl Jenkinson could be targets for their Premier League rivals and there is a growing feeling that the Gunners are prepared to sell.

Chelsea may be able to re-sign Romelu Lukaku for a discounted fee, it has emerged. It is claimed that the original £28m deal that saw Lukaku join Everton in 2014 contains a number of financial clauses - including one which will be triggered if Everton win the FA Cup this term.

Liverpool are set to recruit Bayern Munich's fitness coach Andreas Kornmayer this summer to fill a significant gap in their backroom staff.

Christian Maldini has followed in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare to become the third generation of the famous family to captain AC Milan.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 25, will join Real Madrid in the summer for a £32m fee, with Paris St-Germain set to miss out on his signature.

Manchester United are moving closer to a deal for 24-year-old £60m-rated Real Madrid frontman James Rodriguez.

Meanwhile, United defender Phil Jones says securing a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the European Championships is not at the "forefront of his mind."

Roberto Martinez has called for unity among disgruntled Everton supporters as he prepares for a crucial run of games which will shape his future as manager.

Liverpool have lined up Bayern Munich's fitness coach, Andreas Kornmayer, to become their head of fitness and conditioning next season.

Portugal's public prosecutor has filed charges that could bring a prison sentence of more than 10 years against a policeman who allegedly beat a middle-aged football fan in front of his two young sons.

Arsenal are preparing to listen to offers for both Kieran Gibbs and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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