5-Word Transfers: Modric, Sterling, Hummels, Oscar, Bale

Luka who could be leaving the Bernabeu

Who would possibly be silly enough to sell the sublimely talented Luka Modric in the very prime of his footballing career? Well Real Madrid, obviously. According to the Daily Star, Real are willing to sacrifice the diminutive 29-year-old in order to balance the books before chucking a fortune at Juventus for Paul Pogba. The Star suggest that Manchester City in particular would be keen on snaring Modric, but would face stern competition from their red neighbours across the city.

Arsenal keen on a Sterling exchange

Just a few days after Liverpool were rumoured to be after Theo Walcott, fresh reports in the Daily Mirror suggest that the London club are monitoring Liverpool's Raheem Sterling. Arsene Wenger is said to be a huge admirer of the 20-year-old and would hope to take advantage of the current impasse in contract negotiations. The England international won't be short on offers if he fails to agree a new deal with Liverpool though, with Manchester City also sniffing around Sterling with interest.

Manchester United to welcome Mats?

Germany's leading sports magazine Kicker report that Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels would seriously consider leaving the Bundesliga. They report that the 26-year-old has issued the German version of a come-and-get-me plea by claiming he is "open to the idea of playing abroad". This will come as welcome news to Louis van Gaal as he has made no secret of his admiration for the player and would flipping love him at Old Trafford.

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*Radamel Falcao has played down interest from Juventus by claiming he is "100% with Manchester United" until the end of the season at least. (Caracol Radio) *Juventus are also interested in Chelsea midfielder Oscar, and scouted the obscure talent during the recent friendly between France and Brazil. (Daily Mail) *Chelsea for their part are willing to pay Gareth Bale's £75m release clause to rescue the Welshman from his Spanish nightmare at Real Madrid. (Metro) *Liverpool are readying a £15m bid for Derby County's promising 19-year-old midfielder Will Hughes in the summer. (Metro)