Real rule out Bale deal

Chelsea will face competition from Bayern Munich, Manchester United and PSG if they want to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid.

The paper suggests that with Madrid expected to launch a big-money bid for Eden Hazard at the end of the season, the Blues are ready to use their interest in the Belgian worldwide as leverage in any negotiations over Bale.

De Gea was on the brink of joining Real Madrid in the summer, but a move collapsed on deadline day. “It is spectacular to see him play”, revealed Zidane in an interview past year.

The 20-year-old raised speculation of a return when he attended a Premier League game at Old Trafford over Christmas. “He’s very important, on the pitch and off, for what he contributes to the group atmosphere”.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted that he will be busy in this transfer window, with Elneny set to be the first of several signings created to bolster their squad in a season when they are emerging as favourites to lift the Premier League title.

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard’s groin injury is not as bad as first feared and will only keep him sidelined for two weeks, according to reports.

Hazard has endured a hard season to date at Stamford Bridge, having failed to score so far this season, while he was also singled out for criticism from by some of the club’s fans after Chelsea’s poor start to the season led to the sacking of Mourinho last month.