TRANSFER NEWS TOPPING THE HEADLINES TODAY

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE TRANSFER NEWS MAKING THE HEADLINES THIS MORNING. 

Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes has alerted scouts from Barcelona after his sparkling performances for club and country this season. The 16-year-old is one of the jewel's of United's academy and has been earning rave reviews from those inside Carrington. (Manchester Evening News).

Gareth Bale has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid’s best paid player. His stunning new six-year deal, worth £600,000 a week, includes a BILLION euro buy-out clause. It effectively ends any interest in the Wales superstar from Premier League clubs, notably Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

A former LA Galaxy manager has warned the club against signing Wayne Rooney and slammed big-money MLS stars for "stealing money". Alexi Lalas, an ex-USA international, signed David Beckhamwhen he was boss of the California club. But Lalas said he fears Rooney, who is being linked with a move to America after losing his Manchester United spot, may not live up to the price tag. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for Swedish sensation Alexander Isak. Isak has been labelled the ‘next Zlatan Ibrahimovic’ after breaking into AIK's team at the age of 17 - and notching nine goals in 21 games so far this season. (Liverpool Echo)

West Ham have joined the race for Argentinian whizkid Naza Bazan Vera. The teenager has been training with Velez Sarsfield’s first team and is set for an Under-20 call up for his country ahead of schedule. (The Sun)

The FA have offered Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard a fast track into coaching. England bosses have contacted both players and invited them to begin their badges during the MLS close season this winter. (The Sun)

Mark Hughes admits he feared Joe Allen might have been lining up for Swansea on Monday night rather than Stoke. Hughes was worried Allen might let his heart rule his head when Stoke were battling Swansea to sign him from Liverpool in the summer.(Daily Mirror)

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