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Papers: Gareth Bale put off Man Utd move by Jose Mourinho's treatment of Luke Shaw

Today's Paper Talk

Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Saturday's national newspapers.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United's summer bid for Gareth Bale is in jeopardy because of Jose Mourinho's treatment of Luke Shaw, who shares the same agency as the Welshman.

Patrick Kluivert wants his son, Ajax striker Justin, to dismiss interest from Manchester United and follow in his footsteps by joining Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to ensure he earns €1m more than Lionel Messi or Neymar before agreeing to a new contract at Real Madrid.

Andrea Pirlo will be part of the Italy national side's coaching staff if either Carlo Ancelotti or Antonio Conte are named as manager this summer.

Rangers are interested in signing former Motherwell striker Louis Moult following his struggle with Preston North End in the Championship.

THE SUN

Hector Bellerin's agent says the defender is happy at Arsenal and neither Manchester United or Juventus have made any approaches over signing him.

Bayern Munich will target either RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner or Tottenham's Harry Kane if Robert Lewandowski forces his way out this summer.

Newcastle's on-loan goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is willing to sign a permanent deal with the club if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Basel forward Mohamed Elyounoussi has issued a 'come-and-get-me-plea' to Arsene Wenger after Arsenal scouts watched him against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Willy Cabellero will remain as Chelsea's back-up goalkeeper next season, regardless of whether Thibaut Courtois stays or leaves the clubs.

Real Madrid are aware of Marcus Rashford's frustration over game time at Manchester United and are preparing a summer approach as they attempt to dramatically reduce the average age of their squad.

THE TIMES

A dinner date with David Beckham was the final part of a three-year plan LA Galaxy undertook to convince Zlatan Ibrahimovic to join them.

Developers have lodged plans with Brent Council to remove Wembley Stadium's pedestrian bridge ahead of the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 due to lack of architectural merit and development possibilities.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool target Dani Ceballos has admitted his future at Real Madrid is unclear after making just 19 appearances following his transfer from Real Betis last summer.

Arsenal target Julian Draxler has his heart set on Real Madrid and is doing everything he can to personally engineer a move to Spain from PSG.

Ryan Giggs has told Gareth Bale it is in his best interest to stay at Real Madrid, despite his temptation to return to the Premier League.

DAILY MIRROR

Everton manager Sam Allardyce says he has always admired Jack Wilshere and has noticed a drastic improvement in the midfielder's physique in recent months.

Gareth Bale's Wales team-mates believe he will sign for Manchester United if Zinedine Zidane remains in charge of Real Madrid beyond this season.

Vincent Kompany believes even Manchester United fans will be cheering on Manchester City when they take on Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

DAILY STAR

David de Gea has privately asked to leave Manchester United after holding talks with Real Madrid representatives.

Liverpool defender Joel Matip says he is eager to add goals to his game after watching his team-mates score freely this season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ryan Giggs says he spoke at length with Eddie Jones and Antonio Conte before deciding to head into international management with Wales.

THE INDEPENDENT

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann says he will decide his future before the 2018 World Cup, after a lengthy transfer saga last summer concluded with him rejecting Manchester United at the last minute.

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