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Luis Suarez in action during Steven Gerrard's testimonial as Liverpool take on Olympiacos

Transfer new: Brendan Rodgers repeats Luis Suarez is not for sale and that he is worth a lot more than what Arsenal have offered

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

Andre Villas-Boas, left, has got the best out of Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale tells Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas he would like to work with him in the future

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

Gareth Bale

Transfer news: £105m for Gareth Bale? 'You're having a laugh' according to Arsene Wenger as speaks on Real Madrid offer for the Tottenham ace

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

Gareth Bale

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We asked you how much the Real Madrid target is actually worth

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Gareth Bale

Transfer news: Gareth Bale will not travel with Tottenham to Monaco as he looks to complete Real Madrid move

The Welshman does not want to risk sustaining an injury amid negotiations over a world record transfer

A huge image of Bale has gone up in Time Square, New York

Transfer news: Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp reveals Gareth Bale 'really wants to go' to Real Madrid

Redknapp, who managed Bale for four seasons at White Hart Lane, says it will be difficult for the Welshman to remain at Spurs

Gareth Bale

Transfer news: £26m Tottenham signing Roberto Soldado desperate for Gareth Bale to remain at White Hart Lane

It appears likely the Wales international will depart for Real Madrid

<b>Angel Di Maria:</b> <br/>The winger would fulfil a wide role for Spurs, who would be left with Aaron Lennon, Andros Townsend and new signing Nacer Chadli to fill the flanks. Di Maria has scored a number of phenomenal goals in his time with both Real Madrid and Benfica, but the addition of Bale to the Spanish club could see his chances limited with Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil also on the books. Tottenham have expressed an interest in bringing Di Maria to White Hart Lane, and his decision to move could end up being crucial in determining where Bale ends up.

Transfer news: Angel Di Maria, Fabio Coentrao, Luka Modric? Tottenham could take their pick if they sell Gareth Bale to Real Madrid

With strong rumours suggesting Real have offered a player-plus-cash deal to Spurs, who could Andre Villas-Boas bring to White Hart Lane?

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Transfer news: Cristiano Ronaldo exit is fuelling Gareth Bale pursuit claims former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon

Calderon claims contract talks have broken down over Ronaldo's £17.5m-per-year wage demands

Carlo Ancelotti has been speaking over the proposed transfer of Tottenham's Gareth Bale to Real Madrid

Transfer news: Real Madrid looking to 'find a solution' to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham, reveals Carlo Ancelotti

Madrid boss remained coy on the situation but admitted that talks were taking place over the transfer and that Luka Modric will not be part of any player exchange

Steven Gerrard says it is illogical for Liverpool to sell Luis Suarez

Exclusive: Selling Luis Suarez to Arsenal - at any price - 'doesn't make sense at all' for Liverpool, claims Steven Gerrard

Captain says Liverpool's season will depend on whether Suarez remains at the club or not

Transfer news: Barcelona midfielder Xavi questions Real Madrid pursuit of Gareth Bale and admits 'I haven't seen him play a full match'

Spanish international has his say on the Bale transfer saga and also suggests that Cesc Fabregas will be staying at the Nou Camp

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric

Transfer news: Tottenham not interested in Luka Modric returning to White Hart Lane as part of Gareth Bale deal with Real Madrid

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy remains angry about the Croatian's conduct during his time at White Hart Lane

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Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end