Monday’s transfer rumour roundup.
Colombia’s Monaco striker James Rodriguez, 22, now says he wants to play in Spain, especially for Real Madrid – AS.com (Spanish)
Barcelona are ready to offer Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, 27, a £40m contract, but only if striker agrees to a special ‘bite clause’ – Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Liverpool want Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, as part of the deal – Daily Star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning a £23m move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, as he believes the German can bring the best out of countryman Mesut Ozil – Daily Mirror
Wenger is also stepping up his interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, who is currently away on World Cup duty with France – Daily Mirror