La Liga Transfer News: Chelsea propose Bale swap, Liverpool want Barcelona star Rakitic

LA LIGA trio Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid continue to chase transfers as the end of the summer window edges closer. Express Sport brings you the latest news.

Gareth Bale almost breaks crossbar in close attempt

Chelsea are ready to offer Eden Hazard to Real Madrid in order to sign Gareth Bale, reports claim.

The Wales international has been heavily backed to join Jose Mourinho's Manchester United this summer.

But Spanish outlet Don Balon claims Chelsea are in the mix for his signature.

It is said that, such is Antonio Conte's determination to sign Bale, they are willing to offer Real the chance to sign long-term target Hazard.

Chelsea supposedly think the arrival of a player of Bale's stature can help keep a frustrated Conte and Blues support happy for the time being - even if does mean losing their current influential wing wizard.

Chelsea want Real Madrid star Gareth Bale while Liverpool are eying Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic

Barcelona could lose Ivan Rakitic to Liverpool as part of a deal for Philippe Coutinho, reports claim.

Spanish outlet Diario Gol says the Croatia international is liked by Jurgen Klopp.

And, consequently, the Reds want him included in any offer for Coutinho.

Barcelona have so failed with two bids for the Liverpool star.

But, in the wake of their 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg defeat to Real Madrid, they are expected to return with yet another offer.

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Chelsea are set to offer Real Madrid Eden Hazard in a deal for Gareth Bale

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Liverpool are eying Barcelona's midfield maestro Ivan Rakitic

Chelsea forward Diego Costa rejoining Atletico Madrid is inevitable, according to Sky Sports' European football expert Terry Gibson.

"Chelsea have handled this badly," Gibson told the La Liga Weekly podcast. "It has really depreciated his value in a market this summer where they could have got an absolute fortune for Diego Costa.

"The way it was done in terms of the alleged text message between Antonio Conte and Costa devalues the player's worth, and that was devalued even more by the fact he only wants to go to one club.

"And it pretty much looks like every other club in Europe have not bothered to make an offer to sign him, despite him being a top-quality striker, because everyone assumes he is going to be going to Atletico Madrid.

"I can't believe there is not a deal to be done now, they have a transfer ban until January, but it suits Atletico Madrid and Chelsea and it suits Diego Costa."

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