Rumour reel: van Dijk a step closer to leaving Southampton

On the eve of Manchester United’s UEFA Super Cup tie with Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho has spoken of his desire to sign former Tottenham player Gareth Bale. Mourinho was linked to Ronaldo earlier in the summer, when it was announced CR7 wanted to leave La Liga, but The Special One now appears to be focusing his attention on Gareth Bale. The Welsh attacker is being shunted out the door at the Champions League winners to make way for more big names, and was given limited game time in last season’s league winning side. Jose took it a step further, confirming his interest in Bale and telling reporters he would fight with other coaches if Real were willing to sell the 28-year-old. Bale joined Zidane’s side in 2013 for £85m, and the Spaniards would surely be eager to get a chunk of that back, but United haven’t been shy in splashing the cash. It’s common knowledge Mourinho wants at least one big name this month.

Waghorn leaves Rangers for Ipswich

In Scotland, striker Martyn Waghorn has moved from Rangers to Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £1m. The 27-year-old will join up with ex-Bears team-mate Joe Garner, who made an instant impact for the Tractor Boys, scoring at the weekend. Waghorn spent two years in Glasgow, scoring 44 goals in 79 appearances and ending as the club’s sharpest shooter in both seasons. New boss Pedro Caixinha didn’t seem to take to the player however, and bringing his own ideas on the way forward, Waghorn saw himself pushed out. The Rangers support remained divided over the departing man, some believing they were losing a proven scorer at a crucial time, others thinking him too wasteful in the final third.

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