Real Madrid find substitute for De Gea, Gareth Bale to move to Tottenham and other transfer news and updates of the day- 22nd October 2017

Premier League

Gimenez can play o the flanks as well

Manchester United to launch moves for J. Gimenez and Carlos Soler

Jose Mourinho's centrebacks failed once again in the weekend match against Huddersfield and he is already on the lookout for someone who can bring more stability to the defensive line. As a result, the Red Devils are eyeing Atletico Madrid defender, Jose Maria Gimenez.

Gimenez, however, is tied to the club till 2021 and has a release clause of £60m.

Manchester United are also preparing a £30m bid for Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler. The 20-year-old is a Spanish u-21 international and has a buyout clause that stands at £75m. But United will want to get him for cheaper than that as Valencia are faced with a lot of financial issues right now.

Gareth Bale could return to Tottenham Hotspur

Gareth Bale has also been linked with Manchester United

Don Balon reports that Gareth Bale could very well return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur next summer.

Gareth Bale has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea. The reports talks about Bale's intention to 'feel like a footballer again' and he deems a move back to England ideal for that.

Pep Guardiola wants to bring Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby

Pep wants to make a move for the centre-back in January, according to The Sun. The 20-year-old ticks all the boxes of a Guardiola centre-back with his slick movement and the ability to think quick on his feet.

Diakhaby was impressive against Everton in the midweek Europa League fixture against Everton. With Kompany's fitness proving to be a constant source of headache for Pep, Manchester City will try to swoop him up as early as January.