Rumour Mill

Real Madrid's Welsh winger Gareth Bale has been convinced by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to join the Red Devils in the summer. (Marca)

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic left Manchester United to join LA Galaxy after they failed to progress in the Champions League, according to the doctor that operated on his knee injury. (South China Morning Post)

Jurgen Klopp's agent says the Liverpool manager and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich "would fit". (Sport1 )

Everton are favourites to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere if he leaves the club this summer. (Daily Star)

Veteran Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the national team's job as he is waiting for a return to Premier League, with Chelsea and Arsenal options. (ItaSportPress)

Stoke playmaker Ibrahim Afellay has been told to stay away from the club by manager Paul Lambert, who is frustrated by the 31-year-old Dutchman's attitude and performances in training. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton are in a contract dispute with former manager Ronald Koeman after it emerged the club are paying 90 per cent of the Dutchman's wages. (Liverpool Echo)

Tottenham want Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes - but would have to fork out £87m to sign the 23-year-old Portugal international. (Abola)

Manchester City will have talks with Raheem Sterling about a new deal before the end of the season. (ESPN)