Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was Friday on the verge of signing a "£1 million a week" deal with Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning, reports claimed. The 30-year-old Welshman has already been told by Real coach Zinedine Zidane that he does not form part of his future plans at the Spanish giants.

Gareth Bale set for '£1 million a week' Jiangsu Suning move: Reports

Belgian international defender Thomas Vermaelen has become the latest high profile player to move to Vissel Kobe, the Japanese club announced on Saturday. The 33-year-old, whose contract with Barcelona has now expired, will team up with David Silva, Lucas Podolski and his former Barca captain Andres Iniesta.

Thomas Vermaelen signs for Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic said to play against former Barca captain Andres Iniesta will be "little weird" as the Spanish giants are set to face Vissel Kobe of J League in a pre-season friendly.

'It will be weird to play against Andres Iniesta,' says Ivan Rakitic

Fernando Torres will hang up his boots for good after taking on Andres Iniesta and David Villa in a J League match in August, the former Spain striker said on Sunday, having decided to retire before his body gives up on him.

Fernando Torres to sign off after Japan reunion with Andres Iniesta and David Villa

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Gareth Bale set for '£1 million a week' Jiangsu Suning move: Reports

Thomas Vermaelen signs for Japanese side Vissel Kobe

'It will be weird to play against Andres Iniesta,' says Ivan Rakitic

Fernando Torres to sign off after Japan reunion with Andres Iniesta and David Villa