ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno assesses the big summer transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba joining Zinedine Zidane and Leroy Sane parting ways with Pep Guardiola. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season. Real Madrid's season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou. Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano has told ESPN FC that Zinedine Zidane returning to the Bernabeu as coach was a "heroic act" -- but said the Frenchman needs to be "decisive."A busy summer is expected at as Zidane and club president Florentino Perez look to rebuild a side which won four of the five Champions League trophies from 2014 to 2018, but struggled last season and finished trophyless.- Source: Varane staying at Real amid United links- Ogden: Real Madrid need...

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season. Real Madrid's season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou. Despite reports suggesting Real Madrid don't want Gareth Bale, the star's agent says he's not going anywhere. The FC boys discuss what it will take for Bale to move on. Out-of-favour Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has said players these days are "robots" and that the pressure at the top level takes away the joy he used to get from playing with his friends.Bale, 29, has won 13 trophies including four Champions Leagues in six seasons with Madrid, and also led Wales to a historic semifinal place at Euro 2016.- Ogden: Real Madrid need to offload Bale but they're low on optionsHowever, he told upcoming BT Sport film "State of Play" that the "sacrifice" required...

The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below.Transfer window grades | When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?TOP STORY: Man United and Real Madrid battle for FelixBenfica starlet Joao Felix is one of the most sought-after young talents in football (one of our top 30 players under 21) and no wonder, given the 'new Cristiano Ronaldo'...

ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno assesses the big summer transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba joining Zinedine Zidane and Leroy Sane parting ways with Pep Guardiola. ESPN FC's Steve Nicol delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raphael Varane, Gabriel Jesus, Toby Alderweireld and plenty more. Raphael Varane will stay at Real Madrid amid reported interest from Manchester United, a source close to the player has confirmed to ESPN FC.Sources told ESPN FC in April that the 2018 World Cup winner was seriously considering seeking a new challenge, which alerted clubs throughout Europe including United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.- Transfer Talk: Real, Man United battle for Benfica's 'New Ronaldo'- Ogden: Real need to offload Bale, but are low on optionsHowever, a source now...

ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno assesses the big summer transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba joining Zinedine Zidane and Leroy Sane parting ways with Pep Guardiola.

Real Madrid's season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season. Julien Laurens explains why Chelsea and Real Madrid think they are in a position of leverage against the other in the potential sale of Eden Hazard. How do you solve a problem like Gareth Bale? It's a question that nobody seems to have an answer for right now, and that includes the man himself, his Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and club president Florentino Perez.After six years with the Spanish giants following his €100 million transfer from Tottenham in 2013, the Wales international has made himself the most successful British player over on the continent having won every major honour with Real, including four Champions Leagues....