The football transfer rumor season is about to start for the English Premier League and Gareth Bale could be a major target for teams along with Raheem Sterling this summer, as teams like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal could be interested and this comes as keeper David De Gea could be on his way to La Liga with Real Madrid.
Bale and Real Madrid fell in the Champions League semifinals after winning the tournament last season and now he could be on his way out this summer. According to the UK Mirror and other media reports, Bale is going to be under heavy speculation despite his past move to Real Madrid, as he did not have a standout season and he could be looking to move along. Fans have not been happy with his play and with Cristiano Ronaldo the top star, Bale could end up moving.
According to BBC Sport, the top teams interested in Bale in the EPL include Manchester United and Chelsea, while Manchester City also could be in the mix. Bale has spent two seasons in Spain and the 25-year-old Welshman could be looking for a return to England. Bale came from Tottenham and moved to Real Madrid for a huge price and now he could be looking to do the same again, but in a reverse move. The report also has David De Gea as an option to move to Real Madrid, as he is from the city and could move on from Man United.
The cost likely would be around £80 million plus and that means teams like Chelsea, Man City and Man United could afford it, although it is a heavy price. Bale was a main target to come to Old Trafford the first time that he transferred and now he could be in line to do it again. City also could be in the mix, as the Sun reports that the team could battle with United to get Bale back to England and the price could get pushed high if they go back and forth.
Sterling comes in as the top player that could be available in England and clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern, Manchester City and of course Liverpool are interested. Liverpool wants to keep the young star, but they have been dithering a bit about a contract and now the team could end up losing Sterling. If teams miss out on Bale, Sterling could be the target for the team and he has the chance to sign a big contract for could cost over 30 million.
Paul Pogba is also expected to be a target at midfield for teams, as he could move on from Juventus despite the team making a run to the Champions League final. Pogba could be a target for Man United after the previous run, while Man City also could be in the mix along with Chelsea. Chelsea won the EPL title, while City and United are looking to finish in the top four and could push for moves this summer. Pogba also reportedly could be interested in Real Madrid, according to the UK Mirror.
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