Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Gareth Bale and Paulo Dybala

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale will put an end to speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United by signing a new contract with the Spanish club in the coming days.

That’s according to Neil Fissler of the Sunday Express, who added that the Welshman will earn a whopping weekly salary of £350,000 and will have a buyout clause of £420 million as part of this new deal. Per the report, United have been linked with a possible swoop for the ex-Tottenham Hotspur man in the past.

As noted in the piece, Bale is set to follow Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in signing a new deal with Los Blancos; Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly finalise an extension after his fellow forward.

Bale has grown into one of the best players in world football at the Santiago Bernabeu, winning the UEFA Champions League twice in his first three full seasons at the club.

Kieran Canning of AFP feels as though there may be even more to come from the 27-year-old, too:

United have a tradition of chasing the best British players, so longstanding interest in Bale shouldn't come as any great surprise. However, the forward looks content with life in the Spanish capital, and despite the success he’s already enjoyed at the Santiago Bernabeu, he will surely have his eye on more glory.

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The numbers underpinning this new deal are indicative of one of the game's best players, and there'll be heightened pressure on Bale to perform as a result. However, throughout his career, the Welshman has always risen to the challenges laid down in front of him. Expect nothing different here.

Madrid Plan Paulo Dybala Raid

Real Madrid are plotting a €100 million (£89 million) bid for Juventus star Paulo Dybala in the summer of 2018.

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That’s according to AS (h/t Football Italia), which stated that although Los Blancos are banned from registering new players for the next two transfer windows, they are still considering possible targets for the future. Dybala is said to be very much on their radar.

It’s suggested that Madrid's inability to make any acquisitions as a result of a FIFA-imposed transfer ban will allow them to raise funds for a pursuit of the Argentina international.

Since joining Juventus in 2015, the forward has blossomed into one of the most feared operators in Serie A.

Here’s a look at some of his best moments for the Bianconeri:

In his first term with the club, Dybala took to life in Turin brilliantly, excelling at the point of Massimiliano Allegri’s side.

Squawka Football recently broke down the numbers behind his excellent start as a Juventus player:

It’d be little surprise if Madrid weren’t seriously interested in the striker. The Primera Division giants have always pursued the most exciting attacking stars in the game, and by the time 2018 does roll around, you sense Dybala will have cemented his world-class status.

The Juventus man added an invigorating edge to the team's attack following the departure of Carlos Tevez the same summer he arrived. Dybala is a bundle of energy in the final third, pulling defences apart with his clever movement, delicate touch and burst of speed.

He won’t be in any hurry to leave the Serie A champions, though. Juventus are building a wonderful squad, with additions such as Gonzalo Higuain and Miralem Pjanic key to the Italians challenging for the Champions League.

Even so, during their time in the transfer wilderness, you suspect Madrid will be keeping a close eye on Dybala.