Van Persie to Real Madrid CF? Bale to FC Barcelona? Garcia to Arsenal FC?

- Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has denied stating he wants to join Real Madrid - but Marca, the publication he allegedly spoke to, insist his comments were genuine.

- And Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has blasted the the Spanish publication, telling reporters: "Frankly, Marca is as creative as some English newspapers.

"That means you cannot believe every word that is said in Marca.

"At Marca they are very creative. They have created another story."

- Barcelona and Real Madrid will have been alerted by the news that Gareth Bale will not look to sign a new contract at Tottenham, according to Goal.com.

- Arsenal and Manchester United are ready to battle to sign Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia this summer, according to AS.

- Liverpool are keen on signing Anderlecht striker Dieumerci Mbokani, according to De Standaard.