TOP STORY: United eye Bale after flush Friday
Fresh from landing Matteo Darmain and agreeing a deal for Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday, Manchester United are set to push the boat out on further signings to mould a title-challenging side.
A report from Cadena COPE's El Partido de las 12suggests that United are now serious about landing Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, but have seen a world-record €140 million (£100 million) bid rejected.
Although Real fans were critical of Bale last season, Rafa Benitez reportedly wants Wales' talisman to play a more prominent role at the Bernabeu, dashing United's hopes of landing the 26-year-old.
The Daily Star reports that the next target on Louis van Gaal's list is Valencia centre-backNicolas Otamendi, with Jorge Mendes brought in to broker a move for the 27-year-old.
But Mendes wouldn't be a "super agent" without knowing when and where to sniff out the best deal, and he will reportedly sound out Manchester City and Chelsea to find the right price for the Argentina international.
Making way for Otamendi will be Jonny Evans, with the Mirror stating that Arsenal are surprise contenders for the centre-back's signature along with West Brom -- no prizes for guessing who will win that battle if it comes down to personal terms.
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