World Football Gossip Roundup: Wayne Rooney, Neymar, Gareth Bale
Wayne Rooney to leave Manchester United? Not so fast, apparently.
In this Sunday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup, the papers reverse course abruptly on the future of United's prolific England international striker. Previously tipped to leave Old Trafford, Rooney is now reportedly set to stay.
That story leads the roundup, and inside we also have updates on Neymar, Gareth Bale, Vincent Kompany and more. Keep reading for all the details.
Wayne Rooney Latest
1 of 5Manchester United will offer England international forward Wayne Rooney a new contract, according to the Sunday Mirror.
Rooney, 27, joined United from Everton in 2004. His current contract, which is reportedly worth £250,000 per week, expires at the end of the 2014-15 season.
Rooney was left on the bench for United's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid last week in the UEFA Champions League. The omission has sparked intense media speculation over his future.
According to the Sunday Times, Bayern Munich could attempt to bring Rooney to Germany.
Meanwhile, the Mail on Sunday reports that Rooney will be asked to take a pay cut to £230,000 per week with his new deal.
Barcelona Target Vincent Kompany to Replace Carles Puyol?
2 of 5Barcelona have targeted Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany to replace Carles Puyol, according to the Sunday People (via Sunday Mirror).
Kompany, a 26-year-old Belgian international, joined City from Hamburg in 2008. He signed a six-year contract last summer, according to the report.
Puyol, a Spain international, turns 35 next month. Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels is thought to be another option for Barcelona.
Real Madrid Prepare £110 Million Offer for Gareth Bale?
3 of 5Real Madrid are preparing a £110 million package to sign Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Sunday Mirror.
According to the report, Real would pay Spurs £60 million for Bale's transfer this summer. Bale would then earn £10 million per year for five years.
Spurs, meanwhile, are reportedly ready to pay Bale £170,000 per week (£8.84 million per year).
Bale, 23, joined Spurs from Southampton in 2007. He has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season.
Roberto Carlos: Barcelona Have '90 Percent' Chance to Sign Neymar
4 of 5Barcelona have a "90 percent" chance to sign Neymar, according to former Brazil international defender Roberto Carlos (Al Jazeera via Marca).
Neymar, 21, currently plays for Santos in his native Brazil but has been linked with several top European clubs, including Barcelona.
Speaking of Barcelona's chances of signing Neymar, Roberto Carlos said: "They're very well-placed and have a 90 percent chance."
Quick Kicks
5 of 5Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is in "advanced talks" to sign with AS Monaco of France's Ligue 2 (via Sunday Express).
England manager Roy Hodgson could recall defender Rio Ferdinand for England's upcoming World Cup fixtures. Hodgson controversially dropped Ferdinand in favor of John Terry for Euro 2012 (via Daily Mail).
Manager Antonio Conte (pictured) says he is not leaving Juventus this summer (via La Gazzetta Dello Sport).
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Carlo Ancelotti will continue to manage PSG next season "if he so wishes" (via ESPN FC).
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