Bale Deal Imminent, United Close on Özil, Bernabéu Bites 08.22.2013

• After COPE reported yesterday that Real Madrid and Tottenham reached an agreement for the transfer of Gareth Bale, Sky Sports also jumped into that bandwagon. The Welsh player will likely be a Real Madrid player this Friday.

• Arsène Wenger wants to land Karim Benzema or Ángel Di María. The gunners have not signed a top player so far and they reportedly have the money to do so. The BBC reports that the French coach would be willing to spend more than 45M€ on Benzema.

• Josep Pedrerol and Punto Pelota believe that Real Madrid would sell Özil if a 45M€ offer arrives to the Bernabéu. And apparently, Manchester United are going to land that offer.

• Real Madrid will play the testimonial game for Raúl today (22:30 CET). Illarramendi, Alonso, Varane and Khedira will miss the game. Raúl will play one half for Real Madrid.

• Susana Guasch wrote a ridiculous piece that puts words in Juanito's mouth (even though he's obviously not able to do such thing) to defend Iker Casillas' cause. This is not helping Casillas neither.

More from Managing Madrid:

• Arsenal Target Benzema and Di María
• Real Madrid Sign Bale for 99M€, Deal to Be Announced Friday, 'COPE' Reports
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