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GARETH BALE

Manchester United are set to make a third run at Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, according to the Mirror.

Madrid have reportedly grown frustrated at Bale’s injury problems, while Jose Mourinho believes the Red Devils could manage the Wales star better.

Bale, who signed for Los Blancos from Tottenham back in 2013, has won three Champions League titles with the Whites – but has been under fire after inconsistent showings and recurring injuries.

Indeed, Florentino Perez is reportedly willing to part with the player if he can recoup the majority of cash they splashed out on him four years ago.

RATING: 7/10

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The 28-year-old is contracted to the Spanish capital club until 2022 but it looks unlikely he will see out those terms.

Expect Spurs and other clubs to up their interest in January, with a view to signing Bale at the end of the season.

The form of both Marco Asensio and Isco has also given Real increased attacking presence, diminishing Bale’s contributions.

DANNY ROSE

Jose Mourinho will try to bring Tottenham left-back Danny Rose to Manchester United in January, according to The Sun.

The Englishman has been linked with a move to the north-west since the summer after voicing his displeasure at Spurs’ transfer strategy and claiming he was worth more than he was currently earning.

The 27-year-old has recently returned from a long-term injury lay off and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has said he will not sell his players to any Premier League rivals.

RATING: 6/10

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Mourinho has certainly had his doubts over Luke Shaw this season and has always seemed like more of a stop-gap than a long-term option.

Spurs have an able replacement for Rose in Ben Davies but apart from a rise in wages, it’s hard to see why the full-back would want to move to Old Trafford from a professional standpoint.

MESUT OZIL

Barcelona are lining up a move for Arsenal star Mesut Ozil as a back-up signing to Philippe Coutinho, according to Mundo Deportivo .

The Catalan giants are expected to target Coutinho again in the January transfer window – after three failed bids during the summer.

If the Reds stand firm on their prized asset once more, Barcelona are then set to launch a bid for Ozil, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

RATING: 6/10

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The German international is reportedly refusing to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium unless his staggering wage demands are met.

But Barca are set to test the Gunners resolve with a bid of around £55 million in January – significantly cheaper than what they would pay for Coutinho.