Real Madrid are expected to offer the Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao as part of a proposed world-record transfer deal for Gareth Bale. The Tottenham forward pulled out of his side's squad for last night's 5-2 friendly defeat by Monaco ahead of a potential £105 million move to the Spanish capital.

Reds manager claims that if Gareth Bale is worth £100m, then Arsenal will need to bid close to that mark for a similarly-talented player

Liverpool captain could have joined Champions League winners last season, but chose to remain at Anfield because of the value of the club's tradition

Premier League new boys completed £8m signing of the England international earlier in the week

The 32-year-old is considered a coup for the club and will bring a wealth of experience to the Hawthorns

The USA international looks set to leave this week in a deal worth up to £6m

New Barcelona boss was speaking after the midfielder scored a double against Brazilian side Santos

Magpies could make a move for £15m rated midfielder after agreeing a deal with Lyon for striker Bafetimbi Gomis

Spurs winger has a good relationship with his current manager despite his impending transfer to Real Madrid

Uruguay defender Diego Lugano has announced he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join West Bromwich Albion.

Manager remains coy over striker's potential arrival but defends Gunners' quiet summer

The Brazilian international is a fiery character who has a record to challenge Luis Suarez

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Arsenal boss thinks that such a fee makes a mockery of the Financial Fair Play regulations implemented by Uefa to prevent such deals

Gunners boss is yet to make a significant signing this summer having seen two bids rejected for the Liverpool striker