Luka Modric recently spoke to Marca about bringing Gareth Bale to Real Madrid. I thought this would be a good time to read between the lines, to see what Modric is really talking about.

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had no shortage of suitors this summer, but now it appears that Tottenham Hotspur are throwing their hats into the ring.

It's not like there's anything else on!

Despite QPR's interest in the Tottenham Hotspur fullback, it's Premier League or bust for Adam Smith.

Matej Vydra is garnering interest from Chelsea and Tottenham ... as well as Everton, Sunderland and Norwich.

Bids for the Corinthinans and Brazil midfielder might be coming soon, but no one has contacted the club yet.

Despite suffering a dip in form at the end of last season, Newcastle's all-action French international could still be an excellent addition to a squad gasping for upgrades in the centre of midfield.