The most recent January transfer window was something of a damp squib, but Barcelona could well make next year's winter market a nervy time for both Manchester United and Arsenal.
The reports that the Liga leaders will celebrate the end of their FIFA transfer ban in style and kick off 2016 by targeting United midfielder and Gunners defender .
Herrera has impressed in recent months after being benched by Louis van Gaal earlier this season, while Bellerin -- a Camp Nou youth graduate who moved to Arsenal at 16 -- has been in superb form deputising for the injured Mathieu Debuchy at right-back.
While both players seem happy in England, the chance to join Barcelona is one that few players (if any) pass up -- after all, who could say no to playing alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar?
The transfer saga rumbles on like a bullet train covered in gold, with the reporting that Bayern Munich are ready to enter the race to sign the Real Madrid forward.
The Mail suggests that it remains to be seen whether Bayern would be willing to offer the kind of fee and wages required to bring Bale to the Allianz Arena, but the 25-year-old could be tempted to work under coach Pep Guardiola as he seeks replacements for ageing stars Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
Bale has endured a fairly unhappy second season at the Bernabeu, and the reports that Manchester United have finally proposed a swap deal involving the winger and .
The paper suggests that United have told Real it will cost £45 million to prise their goalkeeper away despite having just one year left on his deal, but that any further transfer negotiations will have to involve Bale -- a bold move.
Despite being one win away from the Premier League title, Chelsea may need a rethink about their striking options this summer. Diego Costa could pull his hamstring getting out of bed; Didier Drogba is getting on at 37, while Loic Remy looks like being just another backup forward for Jose Mourinho. Indeed, the Blues manager has already flagged that they to be brought in next transfer window.
With that in mind, the reports that the champions-elect have moved to the front of the queue to land Lyon star in a deal worth £25 million.
The paper suggests that Chelsea want to bring the 23-year-old France international to Stamford Bridge for £15 million plus Remy -- another tidy deal for the club considering their recent transfer market successes.
It may be tougher for Chelsea to land though, with the reporting that the Blues or Manchester City would have to smash the British transfer record and offer Juventus around £75 million to land the 22-year-old star midfielder. Now that is a pretty penny.
Chelsea may also be resigned to losing to Arsenal, with the reporting that the Gunners are ready to enquire about the Blues' No. 2 goalkeeper in the belief that Mourinho will sanction a move if Cech insists he wants to join the north London club.
Liverpool's faint hopes of Champions League qualification may have been boosted on Saturday following their , but the gloom returns with the reporting that Manchester City are confident of landing in a £55 million deal this summer.
The Premier League champions will reportedly offer the England international a £165,000-a-week contract, with incentives that could boost the actual figure to around £200,000 -- but for those numbers, may need to improve his finishing after Saturday's horror miss against the Hoops.
that the 20-year-old will not sign a new Anfield deal as he is waiting until this summer to consider other offers, and a deal looks increasingly likely with City desperate to boost their home-grown quota of players.
City's hopes of landing Arsenal midfielder appear to have been dealt a blow though, with the England midfielder leaving the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Manuel Pellegrini may be set for a pay day regarding though, with the reporting that Inter Milan are ready to pay £46.2 million for the want-away midfielder's services.
In better news for Brendan Rodgers, the says that Liverpool have offered a three-year contract extension as they look to tie down other key squad members.
With De Gea's Manchester United future increasingly uncertain in the midst of the Bale rumours, the reports that United have made an enquiry for Inter Milan No. 1 .
The 30-year-old Slovenia keeper has one year left on his current deal, and has been in recent weeks, with Old Trafford a potential destination.
But should Louis van Gaal be planning another summer spending spree on the likes of Bale and Mats Hummels, the reports that United's hierarchy will "demand" nothing less than the Premier League title -- a tall order considering the Dutch coach's side have lost their last three games, in which they also failed to score a single goal.
- Western Sydney Wanderers' star striker has turned down a move to Serie A champions Juventus -- that's according to the .
- will be in high demand this summer by the looks of it. The Barcelona midfielder -- currently on loan at West Ham -- has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester City and Inter Milan of late, though the reports that the 27-year-old could end up moving to the city rivals AC Milan.
- With Newcastle coach John Carver on Saturday after a seven-game losing streak, things could hardly get any worse for the Magpies -- unless they actually do get relegated.
A summer exodus is likely, with the reporting that striker is a target for top clubs from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
- Former Lille and Stuttgart central defender has at A-League premiers Melbourne Victory.
- is yet to agree a new Liverpool deal with his contract up this summer, and the suggests that Crystal Palace will consider moving for the defender.
- Southampton are stepping up their bid to find a replacement for injured No. 1 Fraser Forster, with the reporting that Molde goalkeeper -- -- could move to St Mary's with the Saints set to meet his £2.2 million buyout clause.
- All hail "the next Thierry Henry" -- the reports that Swansea will target Bordeaux winger this summer, who has been compared with the former Arsenal legend. Good luck, Henri...
- The transfer fun never stops at the , who are also reporting that Everton are after Aberdeen youngster for around £2 million.
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