GARETH BALE landed in London on Friday to complete his season-long loan move back to Tottenham.
The golf-mad Wales star, 31, has been frozen out at Real Madrid in recent months and now looks certain to join Spurs – the club he left in 2013 for a then-world-record £86million.
Gareth Bale arrived at Tottenham on Friday to complete his loan dealCredit: Louis Wood – The Sun
Thiago Alcantara is on the brink of joining Liverpool from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Elsewhere in major transfer news, Thiago Alcantara is on the brink of joining Liverpool from Bayern Munich in a £27m deal.
And Edouard Mendy’s agent revealed his client’s move to Chelsea is all-but done.
But what other major stories could still unfold before the October 5 transfer deadline?
We take a look at TEN possible big-name moves…
JADON SANCHO
Man Utd haven’t given up hope of singing £108m-rated Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Borussia Dortmund to Man Utd (£108million valuation)
THE Red Devils missed out on the England ace after failing to negotiate a transfer fee before Borussia Dortmund’s August 10 deadline.
But United are set to launch a last-minute bid for Sancho – and are confident Borussia Dortmund will be forced to accept a cut-price fee.
The Transfer Window Podcast claim United officials will wait until the FINAL week of the transfer window to launch their next bid.
Having already missed out on Bale, it seems, Man Utd are also keeping tabs on Ivan Perisic, Kingsley Coman and Douglas Costa to fill their open wing spot.
KALIDOU KOULIBALY
Man City have been given a deadline of this weekend to sign Koulibaly from NapoliCredit: Reuters
Napoli to Man City (£70m)
FOR years Koulibaly has been a top target for the likes of Man Utd, Man City and Liverpool.
This summer, particularly, Koulibaly has been staying, then going, then staying… and now he could be off again.
Man City have been given a deadline of THIS WEEK to front-up the £70m needed to sign the Senegal star.
HOUSSEM AOUAR
Arsenal have made Houssem Aouar their No1 transfer targetCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Lyon to Arsenal (£50m)
THE Lyon captain has quickly emerged as Mikel Arteta’s top target this summer.
Arsenal had looked set to go in for Atletico Madrid’s Thoomas Partey.
But now they are willing to sell THREE first-team stars to fund a £36.5m move, although Lyon want at least £50m for Aouar.
DECLAN RICE
Chelsea are still keen to bring former academy product Declan Rice homeCredit: Reuters
West Ham to Chelsea (£45m)
CHELSEA are rumoured to have been chasing former academy product Rice all summmer.
Roman Abramovich has given the green light to a major summer spree, including the signings of Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, amongst others.
Rice is considered to be the final piece in the puzzle for Frank Lampard, but the Blues are likely to have to spend well over £45m to sign him.
To keep the up-front cost down, Chelsea are considering tempting the Hammers with a swap deal involving Emerson.
LUIS SUAREZ
Luis Suarez is leaving Barcelona this summer with his new home unknownCredit: EPA
Barcelona to Juventus or Atletico Madrid (£13.5m)
SUAREZ was sensationally told he has no future at Barcelona by new boss Ronald Koeman.
The Dutch boss showed off a brand new 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann the central threats.
Suarez was quickly tipped with a move to Ajax before Juventus came knocking – teasing a link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Juve have now moved to sign Edin Dzeko, suggesting they’ve moved on from Suarez – with Atletico Madrid also interested in the Uruguayan.
MEMPHIS DEPAY
Memphis Depay is thought to be on the brink of singing for BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
Lyon to Barcelona (£28m)
THE former Man Utd flop has been in sensational form at Lyon in recent seasons.
And with Barcelona plotting a major summer shake-up, Koeman is planning a £28m move.
Reports in Europe claim a deal taking Depay to the Nou Camp is close.
DELE ALLI
Dele Alli could be sold to PSG or Inter after a rumoured row with MourinhoCredit: EPA
Tottenham to PSG or Inter Milan (£60m)
ALLI is being chased by Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan amid rumours of a rift with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho.
The Spurs chief hooked him at half-time as Spurs slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat to the Toffees and he was then dropped for the Europa League win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
With Bale arriving, Dele’s days at Tottenham could be over, with the Premier League side keen to sell him abroad rather than to a domestic rival.
SAMI KHEDIRA
Man Utd are hoping to sign Sami Khedira from Juve on a free transferCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Juventus to Man Utd (free)
THE midfielder, 33, is set to have his contract terminated at Juventus a year early after signing Arthur and Weston McKennie.
And Man Utd are keen to sign him on a free to add some veteran know-how to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s young squad.
DAVID BROOKS
Man Utd and Leicester are keen to sign David Brooks from BournemouthCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Bournemouth to Man Utd or Leicester (£50m)
THE Cherries have been raided since being relegated, with Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser joining Newcastle.
Brooks looks set to be next out of the door, with Man Utd and Leciester keen.
However, they have been put off by his sky-high £50m price-tag.
ISMAILA SARR
Man Utd and Liverpool are hot on the trail of Watford winger Ismaila SarrCredit: AFP or licensors
Watford to Liverpool or Man Utd (£36m)
AS with Bournemouth, Watford are also bracing themselves for a summer raiding after being relegated with Man Utd and Liverpool both keen on Sarr.
The champions need some depth to their winger ranks, serving as back-up to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Meanwhile, United are short on natural width and are keen to bring in the pacey Hornets ace as a cheaper alternative to Sancho.
Gareth Bale arrives at Tottenham training centre for transfer talks
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
