Rumours: United to bid for Bale next summer, Hazard wants Costa back at Chelsea

Bale had been linked with a move to Manchester United over the summer Credit: PA

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale could be on his way to Old Trafford next summer as Manchester United are set on signing a world-class winger. (Sun)

Toby Alderweireld's advisor has told Tottenham they must either offer him an improved contract or be prepared for the centre-back to leave the club. (Het Nieuwsblad via Daily Telegraph)

Hazard wants Diego Costa play for Chelsea again and hopes the striker will find a 'solution' that means he can feature this season. (Marca via Daily Mirror)

Arsenal are preparing to hold talks with players whose contracts exprie at the end of the season in a bid to avoid a similar scenario to the one they found themselves in this summer. (Daily Telegraph)

Ivan Gazidis has sent an email the club's players telling them they have an "improved squad" after this summer and the team can challenge for the Premier League title. (Daily Star)