Man City step up chase of Spain's next superstar

PLUS: Barcelona want Liverpool man and Alex Ferguson reveals his frustration over Gareth Bale deal

The transfer window may be shut but gossip never sleeps. Here are the latest rumours from the papers and beyond.

Transfer stories and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

Bayern Munich are in pole position to pull off another Champions League coup - and beat Chelsea and Manchester United to Robert Lewandowski.

Napoli are ready to take Edin Dzeko from Manchester City as part of a deal to sell them Edinson Cavani.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is closing in on a deal for Hamburg striker Son Heung-Min.

Bacary Sagna is ready to do a U-turn, and snub Paris Saint Germain to stay at Arsenal.

Roberto Mancini has admitted Scott Sinclair must leave Manchester City this summer to revive his flagging career.

Roberto Mancini has admitted he has yet to be assured about his future by the Manchester City hierarchy as the club court Manuel Pellegrini.

Harry Redknapp will see his wages slashed along with his players following QPR's relegation.

Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites

Manchester City are leading Chelsea in the race for highly-rated Malaga playmaker Isco, who is valued at around £27million. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was first in line to sign Gareth Bale, but chiefs at Southampton never got back to him, and the Welshman signed for Tottenham instead. (Daily Mail)

Gareth Bale: He could have been playing in red instead of white

Barcelona want Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to replace Victor Valdes next season. (Mundo Deportivo)

Jose Mourinho has ruled out signing Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso if he returns to Chelsea. (The Sun)

QPR are still keen on signing Peter Odemwingie from West Brom, despite being relegated. (Daily Star)

Barcelona are plotting a £40m swoop for Chelsea defender David Luiz. (Daily Mail)

Yossi Benayoun has confirmed he will quit Chelsea in the summer when his contract runs out. (London Evening Standard)

Liverpool are in talks with Steven Gerrard over a new contract, boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. (Daily Mail)

Southampton are ready to make a £10m swoop for Arsenal and Manchester United target Victor Wanyama, who currently plays for Celtic. (Daily Mail)