Premier League transfer news: Gareth Bale, Mohamed Salah, N’Golo Kante

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Gareth Bale: Real Madrid to Manchester United

If Gareth Bale leaves Real Madrid this summer then Manchester United want to be first in line to sign the Welsh forward.

Bale, who scored twice for Real in the Champions League final against Liverpool, has long been linked with a move to United and boss Jose Mourinho “is intent” on bringing the 28-year-old to Old Trafford, the Daily Express reports.

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According to The Times Mourinho has met with United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to discuss a move for the former Tottenham player. And the Daily Star adds that Bale and his agent Jonathan Barnett are set to hold more talks with Real Madrid about his future.

Liverpool warn Real and Barca over Salah

It’s reported that Liverpool have contacted Real Madrid and Barcelona to ward off the Spanish giants from making a bid for striker Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian, who played for his country at the World Cup, has been linked with a move to La Liga after winning the Premier League golden boot last season. (Daily Star)

N’Golo Kante: Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain

Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante has again been linked with PSG. However Kante’s agents have reportedly told the French giants he will not decide on his future until the managerial situation has been sorted at Chelsea. (The Guardian)

Double midfield boost for Arsenal boss Emery

Arsenal are set to sign Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira and new boss Unai Emery has also held “positive contract talks” with Aaron Ramsey. Sampdoria star Torreira is expected to complete a £26m move to the Emirates Stadium. (The Daily Telegraph)

Wayne Rooney: Everton to DC United

Wayne Rooney’s long-awaited transfer to Major League Soccer side DC United is expected to be completed today. The Everton and former England forward, 32, tweeted a picture of himself on a plane to the United States and it’s reported that he will hold a news conference on Monday. (Sky Sports)

Everton exodus

US-bound Wayne Rooney is expected to lead a number of players out of the exit door at Everton. Morgan Schneiderlin has been linked with Marseille, Stoke City are keen on Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie could go to West Ham. (The Guardian)

Fellaini set to sign new United deal

Marouane Fellaini has reportedly agreed a new two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester United. The Belgian’s Old Trafford contract was set to run out this weekend and he had been linked with a move to Arsenal. (The Times)

Asensio wants to stay at Madrid

Marco Asensio has been linked with Liverpool but the Spain attacking midfielder is keen to stay with Real Madrid, ESPN reports. However, Spanish publication Sport claims that Real may sell Asensio in order to raise funds for a bid for PSG and Brazil star Neymar.