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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Gareth Bale, Lautaro Martinez

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Monday morning's headlines:

The prospective new owners of Newcastle United reportedly identify Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale as their priority signing when the transfer window reopens. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly remain in contention to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, who has also been heavily linked with Barcelona. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping close tabs on Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, who will be out of contract at the end of the season. Read more.
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek reportedly emerges as a surprise transfer target for Serie A title challengers Lazio. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to replace N'Golo Kante with West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Read more.
Atletico Madrid reportedly offer Liverpool the opportunity to sign Thomas Partey, providing that they are able to secure the signature of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Read more.
Former midfielder Ander Herrera says that Paul Pogba can still make an impact at Manchester United, despite spending much of the campaign on the sidelines. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly in talks with Sporting Lisbon regarding the potential addition of midfielder Joao Palhinha. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly considering whether to loan out full-back Neco Williams before the start of next season. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly contemplating whether to make a bid to sign Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who only moved to the French outfit in January. Read more.
Adrien Rabiot has reportedly yet to inform Juventus about when he intends to return to duty, with the Serie A giants due to resume training next week. Read more.
Dayot Upamecano's agent Volker Struth suggests that the centre-back is set to stay at RB Leipzig for another year. Read more.
A report claims that the early finish to the Ligue 1 season could work in the favour of Liverpool and Real Madrid as they look to strike a deal for Kylian Mbappe. Read more.
Lille forward Victor Osimhen is keen on a move to a Premier League club this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Ighalo emerges as a summer target for Newcastle United, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United face a battle to keep Odion Ighalo at the club beyond the end of May, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur lead the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier on a free transfer, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid are still determined to sell Gareth Bale this summer despite the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool could move for Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Tanguy Kouassi this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could reportedly sanction the summer exits of Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling. Read more.
Manchester United are open to talking to Juventus about a possible swap deal for Paul Pogba, according to a report. Read more.
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic emerges as a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City want to sign Paris Saint-Germain teenager Edouard Michut, according to a report. Read more.
With Borussia Dortmund being linked with Chelsea youngster Charlie Webster, Sports Mole takes a look at the player dubbed 'the next Jadon Sancho'. Read more.
Darren Bent urges Tottenham Hotspur to sign Bournemouth attacker Ryan Fraser on a free transfer. Read more.
Espanyol centre-back Leandro Cabrera emerges as a possible transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid will not offer Luka Modric a new deal but will let him decide whether he wants to leave the club this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid will not offer club captain Sergio Ramos more than a one-year contract extension, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vazquez, recently linked with Chelsea, could reportedly stay at the Bernabeu this summer. Read more.
Amid speculation linking Adrien Rabiot with a move to Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at which numbers could be available to the Frenchman at Old Trafford. Read more.
Real Madrid set Arsenal a deadline of June 15 to make a decision on the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to a report. Read more.
RB Leipzig attempt to use Naby Keita's struggles at Liverpool to persuade Timo Werner to snub a move to Anfield, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United line up a £20m offer for Swansea City centre-back Joe Rodon, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United offer Sunderland teenager Joe Hugill a £1,200-a-week contract, according to a report. Read more.
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3Arsenal1796234161833
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18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
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