Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on July 17, 2017.
Ligue 1
AS Monaco demand Marco Asensio to be included in the deal for Kylian Mbappe
It is a well-known fact that Real Madrid have been courting Monaco's teenage sensation, Kylian Mbappe since long. The Gallic outfit were not keen on selling their prized asset but with Madrid desperate to land him, Monaco have made their mind to sell Mbappe but on one condition.
Don Balon reports that the French champions want Marco Asensio plus cash in a deal which will see Mbappe in the famous white shirt.
Asensio recently signed a new deal at the Bernabeu and is valued highly at the club. Zinedine Zidane is a big fan of the winger and Monaco's surprising demand might end their interest in Mbappe. The French sensation is valued at over £120 million by his club's hierarchy.
Bordeaux set to lose star striker
According to Get West London, the French club are close to an agreement for the sale of striker Diego Rolan. The 24-year-old scored nine goals last season but has rejected a contract extension with the club. He is available for around £10 million with Fulham and Newcastle United eyeing a move for the forward.
But the Championship club is being said as Rolan's first choice with game time not being a guarantee with the Magpies.
Serie A
AC Milan close in on Alvaro Morata
Gazzetta Dello Sport has revealed that Morata wants to join the Rossoneri this summer and has told this to the Real Madrid boardroom. Milan are ready to pay close to €70 million for the striker which will see their summer spending cross the €200 million mark.
Morata will be back for his second stint in Italy and will be reunited with his former teammate, Leonardo Bonucci. Milan have also offered a €175,000 per week deal which is higher than what Chelsea and Manchester United had offered to the Spaniard.
Juventus decide not to sell Alex Sandro this summer
After losing one of their integral defensive stars, Juventus are adamant on not losing Alex Sandro this summer. According to the Evening Standard, Sandro will not be allowed to join Chelsea with the Blues suffering yet another transfer setback.
They were willing to offer a handsome £61 million for the Brazilian but Bonucci's transfer to Milan has changed the dynamics of the business in Turin.
Inter Milan identify Ivan Perisic replacement
Italian tabloids have speculated that the Croatian's transfer to Manchester United is in its final stages with both the clubs agreeing upon a fee for the winger. Inter have now decided to move for Lazio's Keita Balde as a like for like replacement for Perisic.
Lazio are not willing to sell Balde to a direct rival but might have to concede defeat in front of Inter's financial might. Milan are ready to offer €35 million for the forward.
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund give Aubameyang a one-week ultimatum
According to Bild, Dortmund want to have enough time on their hands to find an able replacement for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang who has made up his mind to leave the Bundesliga this summer. The German club leave for their pre season camp to Switzerland on the next Monday and want to sell the Gabonese striker before that.
Chelsea and Liverpool remain interested with the Blues reportedly leading the race for the player in question.
Bayer Leverkusen destined to lose Javier Hernandez
Sky Sports have understood that West Ham United have activated Hernandez's £13 million release clause. This means that the Mexican hitman will be back in England soon with the Hammers ready to make him their most paid player in his new deal. Chicharito will earn £140,000 per week during his time in London.
Premier League
Chelsea set to prepare an extravagant bid for Sergio Aguero
The Blues are being linked with almost every top striker in this transfer window and now it is time for Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to be linked with Chelsea. Daily Star claim that Aguero wants to leave City because of the rising influence of Gabriel Jesus at the club and wants to take on a new challenge.
It is also claimed that Pep Guardiola has given the green light to make this transfer a reality.
Arsenal enter the race for Virgil Van Dijk
After adding Sead Kolasinac to his defensive ranks this summer, Arsene Wenger is keen on further strengthening his back line. Daily Express reports that the Gunners have made a £45 million bid for Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk. But the Saints want over £60 million for their captain and have already rejected a bid of the same amount from Liverpool.
La Liga
Neymar advised to leave FC Barcelona
Spanish outlet, Sport has reported that Neymar has been told by his close friends and representatives to leave the Catalans this transfer window. His camp feel that the Brazilian will remain in the shadow of Lionel Messi until the Argentine is at the club.
Neymar has a release clause of €200 million with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain being long term admirers of the forward.
Yannick Carrasco wanted by Chelsea
The Belgian forward has emerged as a target for Antonio Conte's Chelsea, according to Don Balon. Carrasco is set to be offered a five year deal in London with the Blues also ready to double his salary.
Chelsea are eager on adding a wide player this summer and have also decided not to sell Diego Costa to the Colchoneros without having a say on the future of Carrasco.
