Manchester United to make January bid for Bale; Real Madrid want Hazard; Aubameyang misses training

TRANSFER TALK: A look at today's juiciest transfer gossip

Gareth Bale celebrates one of his four goals for Real Madrid (GETTY IMAGES)

Manchester United have again been linked with a move for Gareth Bale in today's newspapers - the new information is that the club will make a move this month, rather than wait until the summer.

The Daily Mail report that United will launch a club record £75million bid for the Welshman, who is said to be keen to work with Ryan Giggs, one of his boyhood heroes.

Real Madrid are at the centre of speculation today, with midfielder Isco also linked with an exi;. Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus are said to be chasing.

New Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has already said he sees the Welshman as a key part of his squad, but the Frenchman is also a known fan of Chelsea winger Eden Hazard.

The reigning Premier League Player of the Year has endured a poor season and is linked with a move to the Bernabeu, several reports state that Real could bid around £100m for the Belgian.

Speaking in November, Zidane said that Hazard was his third favourite current player, behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arsenal and Liverpool target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has 24 goals in 25 matches this season, missed Borussia Dortmund training on Wednesday, sparking the rumour mill that he was trying to force an exit from the club.

Elsewhere, just as Andy Carroll is starting to find a bit of form after injury - he has two in two - West Ham are said to be willing to listen to offers for the striker, with Sunderland and Newcastle both interested in a loan deal.

Watford and Crystal Palace are looking at Emmanuel Adebayor, currently a free agent, while the Eagles, along with Newcastle and Sunderland, are also linked with a loan move for Chelsea striker Loic Remy. The Hornets are also linked with Fiorentina midfielder Mario Suarez.

Nigel De Jong is not a target for Leicester City, according to the Leicester Mercury, despite reports linking Claudio Ranieri with a move for the midfielder.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez will not be selling Kevin Mirallas, while Aiden McGeady will not return to Celtic as the Toffees won't subsidise his wages. Martinez also said that Everton fans have to 'trust' John Stones, after the young centre-back was criticised in the defeat to Stoke City.

Former England, Chelsea and West Ham winger Joe Cole will make his move to Coventry City permanent. The 34-year-old has been on loan with the Sky Blues from Aston Villa.