Analysing the transfer gossip – 30th May: Man United, Chelsea, Gareth Bale, David Luiz and more

Will it happen? 2/10 – Only if Mourinho doesn’t want him and neither do Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, is being targeted by Atletico Madrid as a £17.5m replacement for Radamel Falcao, who has moved to Monaco

Full story: The Sun

What’s the story? Atletico Madrid are going to need replace Falcao and can offer Benteke Champions League football. His physicality and pace could be a major danger in Spain.

Does it make sense? Yes, but not on it’s own. Atletico’s main weakness has been creativity this year and even despite having Falcao, they needed some extra impetus. If they get someone to supply Benteke as well, Cristian Eriksen for example, it makes a lot of sense. For Villa, selling him would not be a good idea unless they are certain they have a good enough replacement, but it’ll be hard to turn down a team in the Champions League.

Is the price right? It’s a tad expensive for someone with only one year of top level football but the raw potential is so immense, and his importance to Villa so crucial, that it’s about right.

Will it happen? 6/10 – He might not be first choice, they seem to have homed in on Luis Suarez, but it makes enough sense.

Arsenal could make an approach for unsettled Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 28, in the summer.

Full story: Daily Express

What’s the story? Really? Arsenal want to disrupt their good central defence with someone ousted by 35 year old Jamie Carragher and now surplus to requirements at Liverpool?

Does it make sense? No. Maybe 3-4 years ago but not now.

Is the price right? Someone will pay £4-5m but it won’t be Arsenal.

Will it happen? 0/10 – Why spend money on a squad player from a worse team?

Newcastle and Liverpool could be ready to rekindle their interest in 22-year-old forward Bojan Krkic after AC Milan decided against keeping the Barcelona outcast.

Full story: talkSPORT

What’s the story? Bojan was considered the next great Barcelona star 4 years ago but he’s fizzled out. Loan spells at Roma and AC Milan have failed to rekindle that sparkle that had him destined for the stars. He’s small, tricky and technical but hasn’t been productive offensively.

Does it make sense? Rodgers doesn’t really need another little technician having just signed Iago Aspas to compliment Philippe Coutinho. But the challenge of making the most of his potential could be too much to resist. Newcastle would be an interesting spot. Pardew doesn’t have a ‘number 10? in the squad and experiments with Sissoko and Cabaye in that role didn’t really succeed.

Is the price right? Maybe £6m or so, paying mostly for the skill levels which are obvious, and hoping he can become what he could be.

Will it happen? 6/10 – Newcastle: Despite not being from France, this is a modern Newcastle signing in the mould of Hatem Ben Arfa or Bemba Ba. 7/10 – Liverpool: Rodgers has got his eyes elsewhere but if he’s cheap enough, he might feel he can coach him up.