Di Maria: I don’t want to leave Madrid

The Argentine winger insists he wants to stay at the club despite the imminent arrival of Gareth Bale and reported interest from Arsenal and Galatasaray.

Angel di Maria insists he is happy to remain at Real Madrid and fight for his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Arsenal opened preliminary talks for the Argentina international last week while Galatasaray are also thought to be monitoring his situation as Gareth Bale's imminent arrival from Tottenham continues to cast doubt over his future in Spain.

Arsenal Open Talks Over £26m Di Maria Deal But Suarez Holds Key To Striker Search

With the summer transfer window in full swing, there is plenty of gossip doing the rounds in the newspapers so we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest transfer rumours. Today, Arsenal open talks for Di Maria.

Arsenal have opened talks with Real Madrid over the £26m signing of Angel Di Maria but Luis Suarez holds the key to their chances of landing Karim Benzema, according to reports today.

It’s been a hugely frustrating summer for Arsenal having missed out on several top targets so far, despite boss Arsene Wenger understood to have a sizeable transfer kitty at his disposal. The Frenchman has vowed to be active in the market over the remaining 8 days and fans may not have to wait much longer to see the first big-name signing arrive in north London if reports today are accurate.

Di Maria rules out leaving Madrid

The Argentina international has shrugged off reports that he is surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital and says that he intends to see out his contract with los Blancos

Angel di Maria has ruled out leaving Real Madrid - irrespective of the outcome of the club's pursuit of Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu ever since Jose Mourinho, with whom he enjoyed an excellent working relationship, announced his decision to step down as Blancos boss at the end of last season.

Bale talks open: Tottenham & Real Madrid start negotiations over €115m transfer

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has opened dialogue with the Liga giants in the last 24 hours and is expected to meet Florentino Perez on August 6 to discuss a world-record deal

Tottenham have finally opened talks with Real Madrid over the €115 million sale of Gareth Bale, with club officials increasingly convinced the Welshman will leave this summer.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been adamant all summer that the club's prized asset would not be sold under any circumstances.