Memphis Depay might as well have been riding a meteor for the past year. He entered last Summer as an unknown to most of the mainstream soccer world, and  made a name for himself at Brazil 2014 in a Dutch side that many thought would struggle to offer attacking options outside of the triumvirate of Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, and Robin van Persie. He kept the momentum of his World Cup success going all season at his club side PSV Eindhoven, where he led the club and the league in scoring from his position on the wing, and was a major factor in winning the league title. 

Barcelona’s transfer ban has apparently not stopped them from bidding on one of, if not the biggest, talents in the world: Juventus’ Paul Pogba. Unable to sign players until next summer, Barcelona reportedly bid €80 million for Pogba, which would have made him one of the most expensive players of all time. 

Real Madrid are hoping that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will agree to let Eden Hazard go in exchange for Gareth Bale. This deal would bring back the lost art of bartering.

The saga for the most sought-after French player in the world is in full swing, according to a report by Goal.com.

Memphis Depay to Manchester United has been a consistent story in the British press ever since Louis van Gaal was named United manager back in the summer of 2014.

“He’s had a tough year” said Carlo Ancelotti of Javier Hernandez after he scored the winner in Real Madrid’s quarter final victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. “He’s not played much.”

As if Real Madrid transfer rumors needed any more help, Real youth coach Zinedine Zidane has come out and said that he has been keeping an eye on Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard. 

"There are players I keep an eye on and who I like a lot, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, of course," he said. "They're fantastic players, but I like Eden Hazard a lot too. I enjoy everything he does on the pitch.”

Paul Pogba is the most promising midfielder in the world. He scores beautiful goals, pulls off silky skills, and you can’t help but see a Ballon d’Or in his future. 

So it comes as no surprise that Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has been inundated by attention from the best clubs around the world. They all want a piece of the electric talent that is Paul Pogba. 

The Daily Express declares this morning to all who will listen that Liverpool are CLOSE (their emphasis, not ours) to securing the services of Radamel Falcao for the princely sum of $50 million, funding any move by offloading FLOP (again, their emphasis) Mario Balotellit to Sampdoria.

Sky Sports News have gone balls-out this morning with the audacious claim that Manchester United are exploring the possibility of a swap deal with Real Madrid that would see Gareth Bale move to Old Trafford this summer with Angel di Maria heading back to the Santiago Bernabau.