With the new football season getting closer by the day, Sports Mole looks at the latest transfer news and gossip.

Tuesday afternoon's headlines:

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale requests permission to speak to Real Madrid?
Gareth Bale reportedly tells Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy that he wants to speak to Real Madrid about a possible £85m move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid's Iker Casillas: 'Gareth Bale is worth £85m'
Iker Casillas suggests that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is worth an £85m bid from Real Madrid this summer.

Dion Dublin: 'United should let Wayne Rooney go'
Dion Dublin says that Manchester United should not bother keeping hold of Wayne Rooney if he wants to leave the club.

West Ham United make Salomon Kalou bid?
West Ham United are reported to have made a £3m bid for Lille striker Salomon Kalou.

Norwich City's Chris Hughton wants Robert Snodgrass to stay put
Chris Hughton says that he wants to keep Robert Snodgrass at Norwich City following reports that West Ham United are keen on signing the winger.

Celtic closing in on Derk Boerrigter?
Celtic are reported to be closing in on a move for Ajax winger Derk Boerrigter ahead of Tuesday's Champions League deadline.

Fernando Gago completes Boca Juniors move
Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago joins Boca Juniors from Valencia on a three-year contract.

Ivica Olic to leave Wolfsburg next summer
Ivica Olic confirms that he will leave Wolfsburg at the end of next season.

Ian Evatt returns to Chesterfield
Former Blackpool defender Ian Evatt rejoins Chesterfield on a two-year contract.