Transfer Rumour Gossip: Arsenal Prepare Rooney Bid, Real Madrid Offer Cash Plus Di Maria In Bale Bid, Benteke On Anfield Radar

Here is a round-up of Thursdays transfer rumours.

Angel Di Maria could move to Tottenham as part of Real Madrid’s bid to sign winger Gareth Bale.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham’s new technical director Franco Baldini will hold talks with Barcelona striker David Villa this week as the North London club step up their attempts to bring the Spaniard to White Hart Lane.

Full Story: Daily Mail

Arsenal have put together a bid to lure Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to the Emirates. The Gunners hope that signing Rooney will persuade manager Arsene Wenger to sign a new contract.

Full Story: Daily Star

Liverpool want to have urgent talks with striker Luis Suarez after claims that he has already agreed personal terms with Real Madrid.

Full Story: Daily Telegraph

Liverpool will also have to pay £25 million within the next ten days if they want to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Full Story: ESPN

Manchester City have re-ignited their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski and will offer the German club Edin Dzeko as part of a deal to bring the talented Polish striker to the Etihad.

Full Story: Daily Express

Sunderland look set to sign Arsenal target Benjamin Mendy. The Black Cats have agreed a fee with Le Havre and will begin discussing personal terms with the player.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has asked Joe Kinnear to sign Aston Villa striker Darren Bent and West Ham defender James Tomkins.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Swansea City are interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey for £5 million.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

Micah Richards is a surprise target for Champions League winners Bayern Munich. The German Champions are willing to pay £14 million for the out of favour defender.

Full Story: Daily Star

Carlos Tevez has said that he turned down a move to AC Milan in order to join Italian Champions Juventus.

Full Story: The Guardian

Andrey Arshavin has signed for Russian club Zenit St Petersburg after his contract at Arsenal expired.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Tottenham target Paulinho has rejected reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Chelsea and Manchester United target Edinson Cavani wants to hold talks with Napoli as soon as possible to try and determine whether he will be leaving or not this summer.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Liverpool and Tottenham have made a move for Aston Villa striker Christan Benteke.

Full Story: Goal.com

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen will become Guus Hiddink’s assistant at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Full Story: Goal.com

Isco is set to be Carlo Ancelotti’s first signing at Real Madrid. The signing of Isco will disappoint Manchester City who had targeted the Spanish play-maker.

Full Story: Marca