Wednesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending...
MONACO: Marca reports that Real Madrid have agreed a fee worth up to €180 million for Kylian Mbappe -- but sources have told ESPN FC that Manchester City are making a late bid for the Monaco striker.
- Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev says no agreement has been reached with anyone for the transfer of Kylian Mbappe but confirmed there have been "very big enquiries" made for the striker.
- Arsenal have reportedly increased their bid for Monaco's Thomas Lemar. More in Transfer Talk.
- ESPN FC's Julien Laurens on whether Monaco will keep Mbappe or continue their profitable summer.
- WATCH: The truth behind the report linking Mbappe to Real Madrid.
MAN UNITED: Manchester United are prepared to attempt to sign Gareth Bale this summer if Real Madrid indicate that he is available, sources have told ESPN FC.
- Jose Mourinho has voiced his concern about the way clubs are "spending £30 million, £40 million, £50 million in such an easy way.''
- United are still two signings short this summer, but Mourinho is confident executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has the situation under control.
- Mourinho believes Eric Bailly's extended European ban is excessive punishment.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not be a United player anymore but Paul Pogba says the injured striker is still having a big impact at the club.
- There have been promising signs for Anthony Martial in quest for starting spot at United, Rob Dawson writes.
MAN CITY: New signing Danilo says it was an easy decision to turn down a move to Chelsea after speaking to Pep Guardiola.
- Ilkay Gundogan says Manchester United's recruitment of Romelu Lukaku makes City's crosstown rivals one of their chief competitors for next season's Premier League title.
- Leroy Sane has told ESPN FC that he was struggling to breathe during games for City last season because of a nose problem which forced him to miss Germany's Confederations Cup triumph.
- WATCH: Sane on City's youth movement.
- WATCH: What are Manchester City getting in Benjamin Mendy?
EVERTON: Ronald Koeman has told a news conference that he "100 percent" expects Ross Barkley to leave the club.
LIVERPOOL: John Barnes has told ESPN FC his former club can thrive even if star playmaker Philippe Coutinho leaves.
BARCELONA: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his tweet about Neymar staying at the club was not anything official and confirmed the Brazilian is weighing up an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, who are prepared to pay his €222 million buyout clause.
- The Neymar drama is overshadowing Barcelona's tour of the United States, Sam Marsden writes.
GOLD CUP: U.S. men's national team manager Bruce Arena is expecting a difficult encounter in Wednesday's Gold Cup final against Jamaica.
- United States should overcome Jamaica, Matt Pentz writes.
- U.S. captain Michael Bradley is enjoying a resurgence under Bruce Arena, Jeff Carlisle writes.
- Clint Dempsey is as vital as ever to United States despite his apparent "super sub" role, Noah Davis writes.
MLS: Orlando City acquired U.S. striker Dom Dwyer from Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday in the most expensive trade in MLS history.
- The LA Galaxy and Villarreal have agreed to a fee for the transfer of Jonathan Dos Santos that will see the Mexico international swap La Liga for Major League Soccer.
BAYERN MUNICH: Renato Sanches says he would welcome the chance to play for AC Milan.
- James Rodriguez has told Sport Bild that Bayern Munich might be "even bigger" than Real Madrid.
- Carlo Ancelotti has said Juan Bernat will be sidelined for "eight to 12 weeks" after suffering ankle ligament damage last weekend.
WOLFSBURG: United States international defender John Brooks has said he has not given up on a future Premier League move.
NICE: Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere has closed the door on a return for Hatem Ben Arfa after his struggles at Paris Saint-Germain.
- Lucien Favre says Mario Balotelli is "ready to listen" ahead of making his return to the Champions League.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: CSKA Moscow coach Viktor Gancharenko congratulated goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev after he kept his first Champions League clean sheet for 11 years.
ARSENAL: Jack Wilshere will snub a potential move abroad this summer as he wants to stay in England even if he is forced to leave Arsenal, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
TOTTENHAM: Chairman Daniel Levy says the Premier League's big-spending is "totally unsustainable" and believes the likes of Manchester City will face consequences for their prodigality in the future.
- Mauricio Pochettino has called for Tottenham's youngsters to be given time after the 3-2 defeat to Roma and said he is not aware of his chairman's comments about the club's transfer strategy.
- Spurs' youth players failed to take their chance to impress against Roma, Dan Kilpatrick writes.
CRYSTAL PALACE: Palace have made a bid for West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian, sources close to the Hammers have told ESPN FC.
CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE: China's leading professional clubs have denied they are in breach of regulations that could see them kicked out of next year's Chinese Super League.
SPAIN: The Spanish football federation has named a new president while Angel Maria Villar, suspended for a year by the country's top sports authority, remains in prison on charges of corruption.