Transfer news: High-profile stars who could leave Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer, including Gareth Bale and Philippe Coutinho

Transfer news: High-profile stars who could leave Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer, including Gareth Bale and Philippe Coutinho
This summer could see plenty of big-name departures from Real Madrid and Barcelona.Gareth Bale does not seem to fit into Zinedine Zidanes plans at the Bernabeu, while Barca fans have turned on Philippe Coutinho.Getty9

Gareth Bale still has three years left on a lucrative contract

The pair will not be short of suitors and have both been linked with a Premier League return.Real are reportedly targeting Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard as they look to compete with LaLiga champions Barcelona next season.And the Catalonians are looking at a big summer too as they try and tempt superstars Antoine Griezmann and Matthijs de Ligt to the Camp Nou, with Frenkie de Jong already signed.So, to make room for new players, who could be on their way out of Real and Barca? talkSPORT take a look

Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)

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Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid future looks bleak

It seems even more likely that Bale will leave Real Madrid after manager Zidane left him on the bench during a 2-0 final-day home defeat to Real Betis on Sunday.Zidane hinted that Bales future lies away from the club. He said: Im sorry that he didnt get minutes today, but next year who knows what will happen?I have to take decisions and when I dont like things or something doesnt seem right, I have to change them.Bales former club Tottenham, who sold him to Real in a then-world record 85million deal, and Manchester United are believed to be interested in his services.

Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona)

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Philippe Coutinho has endured a tough first full season at the Nou Camp

Coutinho has been unable to replicate his Liverpool form at Barcelona since joining in a 142million deal in January 2018.After poor performances in both LaLiga and the Champions League, Barca fans have been whistling him during home games.And Griezmanns potential move to the Nou Camp could spell the end for Coutinho in Spain.A return of just 11 goals and five assists has not been enough to justify his huge price tag.

Mateo Kovacic (Real Madrid)

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Mateo Kovacic looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge

The Telegraph claim Chelsea are set to sign Kovacic on a permanent deal from Real Madrid following Ruben Loftus-Cheeks ruptured Achilles tendon injury, which could rule him out for up to a year.Kovacic started 21 of Chelseas 38 Premier League games, but lost his place at times to Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley.If the Blues transfer ban starts this summer, they would be able to sign their loan players on a permanent deals, and in this case, Kovacic, whose passing game suits Maurizio Sarris style of play.

Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona)

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Ivan Rakitic has a regular in Barcelona’s midfield

Rakitic was given the runaround by Liverpools midfield in Barcelonas humiliating 4-0 semi-final second leg defeat in the Champions League earlier this month.And he was criticised by fans after being spotted at a festival in Seville just a day later.The 65million impending arrival of Ajax star De Jong could severely threaten Rakitics starting place next season.Inter Milan are believed to be showing an interest in the Croatia midfielder.

Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)

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Keylor Navas appeared to wave goodbye to Real Madrid fans on Sunday

Navas played a crucial role in Real Madrids three successive Champions League triumphs from 2015 to 2018. However, the arrival of Thibaut Courtois restricted his playing time this season.Spanish outlet AS report the club have told Courtois that he will be their No.1 goalkeeper next term, despite his underwhelming debut season in Madrid.It could open the door for Navas to end his five-year spell with the club this summer.

Malcom (Barcelona)

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Malcom could move to improve his playing time

There was excitement surrounding Malcoms 36.5million arrival from Bordeaux last summer, but he has failed to live up to expectations.The tricky winger has been continually linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham after falling behind Ousmane Dembele and Coutinho in the pecking order.It has been claimed that Barcelona want to move Malcom on to help finance a move for Atletico Madrids wantaway forward Griezmann, who has a 100million release clause.

Isco (Real Madrid)

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Isco could make way for Eden Hazard this summer

Isco lost his starting place after Santiago Solari replaced Julen Lopetegui in October and his playing time did not improve much more following Zidanes reappointment in March. With Mbappe, Hazard and Christian Eriksen on the clubs radar, the Spain midfielder could find it even harder to work his way back into favour.

Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona)

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Samuel Umtiti has been unlucky with a knee injury

Umtitis 2018/19 season was plagued by a knee injury. During his time on the sidelines, Clement Lenglet stepped up to form a formidable defensive partnership with Gerard Pique.Following his return to action in February, Umtiti was used sparingly by Camp Nou boss Esterno Valverde for the remainder of the season.And with De Ligt reportedly close to joining Barcelona, the Frenchman could be forced out.

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