talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and biggest football gossip from Thursday’s papers and online…
Real Madrid are planning to use Gareth Bale as makeweight in a move for Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, as the La Liga giants consider letting the Welshman leave in the summer. [Marca]
Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race to sign 18-year-old Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi, who was heavily pursued by Bayern Munich in January. [The Sun]
Arsenal have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Colombia international James Rodriguez. The Real Madrid midfielder, currently on loan at Bayern Munich, has revealed plans to return to his parent club at the end of the season. [The Mirror]
Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their contract negotiations with 21-year-old striker Marcus Rashford and expect the England international to pen a new six-year deal. [The Mirror]
Tottenham are planning two test events at their new stadium next month, on March 16 and 23, in a significant step towards opening the venue this season. [FULL STORY]
Leeds’ remarkable season is being captured by a local film company, however the club are yet to agree a deal with TV producers about a potential documentary. [Daily Mail]
Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almiron, who became the Magpies club-record signing in January, was also being tracked by Manchester United, according to the Paraguayan’s agent. [Newcastle Chronicle]
Chelsea and Liverpool are both monitoring 17-year-old Khephren Thuram, the son of former France international Lilian Thuram. The teenager is yet to sign a professional contract with Monaco. [Daily Mail]
West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini, who has been out with a serious knee injury since before the 2018 World Cup, could return to action against Fulham on Friday. [The Times]
Inter Milan are in talks with Barcelona over Croatia international Ivan Rakitic, who is valued at around £39million by the Spanish club. [AS]
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