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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering, it's business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on February 24, 2018:
La Liga
Manchester clubs to battle for Toni Kroos
Manchester City have reportedly entered the race for Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and are set to rival Manchester United for the German's signature. After battling it out for Alexis Sanchez in January, the bitter rivals will now renew their rivalry in the summer for Kroos.
El Confidencial has reported that Kroos is looking for a new challenge in his career after spending four years in Spain. Pep Guardiola has been a huge admirer of the midfielder and is hence ready to fight it out with Mourinho for signing the 28-year-old.
Samuel Umtiti considering a move to Manchester United
According to Don Balon, Samuel Umtiti is pondering over the idea of changing loyalties in the summer. The central defender has a release clause of €60 million with talks over a new deal reportedly hitting a roadblock.
Umtiti wants to earn €8 million per year to commit to the Catalans whereas Barcelona are not looking to offer more than €6 million which has opened the gates for United to swoop in for the Frenchman.
Serie A
Gianluigi Donnarumma on PSG's radar
Paris Saint Germain are reportedly on the lookout for a goalkeeper in the summer. AS reports that the French giants have identified AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma to be the man between the sticks at the Parc Des Princes.
Donnarumma has a deal with Milan until 2021 but is looking for a move away from the San Siro. Jan Oblak and Alisson Becker are the other options on PSG's wishlist.
Liverpool want Piotr Zielinski
The midfielder who was recently compared to Kevin De Bruyne by Napoli's Maurizio Sarri is now on Liverpool's radar. Calciomercato understands that the Reds are set to make a move in the summer for Napoli's Piotr Zielinski.
Liverpool missed out on his signing in 2016 but have kept an ongoing interest in the creative midfielder. He is reportedly valued at around €35-40 million.
Bundesliga
Lewandowski's agent contacts Real Madrid
Robert Lewandowski recently changed representatives and appointed Pini Zahavi as his agent. Zahavi played a huge role in Neymar's transfer to PSG in the summer.
Przeglad Sportowy has claimed that Zahavi has contacted Real Madrid over a potential summer transfer. Real Madrid are reportedly ready to pay close to €150 million for the Bayern Munich hitman.
Reece Oxford monitored by Atletico Madrid
La Liga giants have registered an interest in West Ham United's Reece Oxford. The teenage defender is currently on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach from West Ham United who also want to sign him on a permanent basis.
The Telegraph reports that Oxford is eyeing a move to Spain with the Bundesliga side set to receive a massive blow. They had submitted a £8 million bid for the 19-year-old in January which was swiftly rejected by the Hammers who wanted £12 million back then.
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur courting Anthony Martial
The French forward has a deal with Manchester United until 2019. But the club has not yet opened talks for an extension to his current contract. RMC Sport has reported that Martial is feeling a lack of recognition at the club and the arrival of Alexis Sanchez has made it even more difficult for him to get regular starts.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lurking around and have maintained a long-term interest in the 22-year-old. Inter Milan and Real Madrid are also said to be interested.
Chelsea set to offer Eden Hazard a bumper new deal
Eden Hazard has reportedly received a bumper new offer from the Blues to make him avoid making a contract with Real Madrid. Don Balon has claimed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is desperate to hold onto the Belgian forward and has hence offered him a new contract which will see Hazard earn an astronomical sum of €17 million per year.
Rest of the world
Manchester United contact Jean-Michael Serri
The Mirror understands that Manchester United have made a fresh contact with the Nice midfielder this week. Paul Pogba is reportedly unhappy at United and may leave in the summer. Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are also set to end their United stint which has made the club imperative to sign a midfielder in the summer.
The Red Devils have scouted Serri since a long time and may finally make a move for the box to box midfielder. Serri has a €35 million release clause at Nice.
Fernando Torres open for a move to China
After signing Jose Fonte from West Ham United, Dalian Yifang have now set their sights on Fernando Torres. Marca claims that Torres is currently considering the offer from China and may decide to join the Chinese Super League side. His Atletico Madrid teammate Yannick Carrasco is also reportedly on his way to join Yifang.
