Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 9th May 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on Angel Di Maria, Gareth Bale and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made the headlines on May 9, 2017:rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on Angel Di Maria, Gareth Bale and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made the headlines on May 9, 2017:
Barcelona set to move for ex-Real Madrid star
Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona are preparing a sensational bid to bring are preparing a sensational bid to bring Angel Di Maria to Camp Nou for the upcoming season. Di Maria's affection towards Real Madrid is well known which was evident in his recent comments when the two teams faced in the Champions League. But the Spanish publication believe that the club sees Di Maria as a replacement for Arda Turan who is all set to be offloaded.
The club feels that Di Maria's friendship with Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano will help the deal to go through swiftly. Bernardo Silva is seen as another option if Paris Saint-Germain ask for something extravagant for the Argentine winger. ask for something extravagant for the Argentine winger.
Real Madrid superstar to join Manchester United if they qualify for the Champions League
Manchester United's interest in Gareth Bale goes a long way back when the Welshman rejected the Red Devils for Real Madrid in 2013. With injury issues hampering Bale's time at the Bernabeu, club president Florentino Perez has reportedly become agitated with the winger and is ready to sell him in the summer.
Jose Mourinho wants to take him on board as Diario Gol reports that the 27-year-old is also keen on a return to the Premier League but on one condition. He wants to play in the Champions League and Manchester United can offer that only if they go on to win the Europa League.
Jose Mourinho targets German star
Don Balon has reported that the Portuguese manager has set his sights on Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus to take him on board for the next campaign. With Wayne Rooney's career with the Red Devils all but over, Mourinho wants a big name to replace the club's top scorer.
Reus is a creative player and fits the bill on the field and commercially as well. It will take an offer of close to £55 million for Dortmund to part ways with their valuable player.
Arsenal owners' choice to replace Arsene Wenger revealed
The club hierarchy are still in doubts over Wenger's future as the Frenchman has still not decided on signing a contract extension or leaving the club. But the board members want to be ready for any possible scenario as are still in doubts over Wenger's future as the Frenchman has still not decided on signing a contract extension or leaving the club. But the board members want to be ready for any possible scenario as Telefoot reports that they have identified Leonardo Jardim to replace the club's greatest ever manager.
Jardim has done sensationally well for the Gallic outfit and has guided AS Monaco to the Champions League semifinals this season. His side are also on the cusp of winning the Ligue 1 title. His playing style and the philosophy of promoting young talents have made the owners sure of Jardim being a success at the Emirates.