Transfer rumours and paper review with Max Rushden – Friday, March 1

Here is all of Friday's transfer gossip and paper talk...

Real Madrid will step up attempts to sign Wales winger Gareth Bale, 23, from Tottenham if Cristiano Ronaldo fails to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu this summer. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects Luis Suarez, 26, to still be at Anfield next season even if they fail to qualify for Europe, after receiving assurances from the forward's agent that his client is happy at the club. (The Times)

Tottenham will listen to offers for striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, in the summer after Andre Villas-Boas placed Brazilian Leandro Damiao, 23, and Portugal forward Eder, 25, at the top of his list of striker targets. (London Evening Standard)

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Feyenoord full-back Daryl Janmaat, 23, as the club consider possible replacements for Bacary Sagna, 30, who is stalling on signing a new contract. (Metro)

Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, 30, has set his sights on a move to the United States, according to his brother Digao. (Daily Mail)

And here are talkSPORT.co.uk's latest transfer stories...

Exclusive – Andy Gray defends Rafa Benitez after angry outburst and tells him to quit Chelsea now

West Brom boss Steve Clarke reveals Ben Foster ready to end England exile

Roma star Erik Lamela's agent cools talk of a move to Manchester United

Gareth Bale insists: I’m no Ronaldo

Brendan Rodgers reveals Daniel Sturridge a doubt for Liverpool's clash with Wigan

Fulham suffer Mahamadou Diarra blow as midfield ace ruled out for further three weeks

Vucinic tells Fiorentina star Jovetic to snub Man City and Arsenal interest

West Ham distance themselves from a move for free agent Ricardo Gardner

West Ham hoping for quick Nolan recovery

Exclusive – Graham Rix tips Frank Lampard and John Terry for management roles

Fiorentina to table new bid for Spurs target

Liverpool and West Ham still in Bony hunt

AC Milan give up on Newcastle ace

Arsenal face fight to land Athletic Bilbao defender

Youngster snubs Liverpool move to sign new Flamengo deal