Cristiano Ronaldo advises Neymar over the Brazilian's future and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 23rd July 2017

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 23, 2017.

Bundesliga

The 21-year-old has joined Cologne from Sporting Gijon

RB Leipzig accept a bid for Naby Keita

The long, agonising transfer saga between Liverpool and RB Leipzig for Naby Keita is reportedly coming to an end with the Germans accepting the third bid from Liverpool. According to Winner sports, a bid of £75 million is accepted by Leipzig with the club hierarchy believing that they would not get more than this for the Guinea international.

Keita is keen on joining Liverpool and has already said goodbyes to his teammates.

Cologne sign highly rated Jorge Mere

The Bundesliga side have completed a major coup by signing Spain's U-21 centre back, Jorge Mere. The defender played every minute for his national side in the last month's Euros competition and is considered as a future Spanish star.

Mere joins Cologne on a five year deal from Sporting Gijon and will straight go into the playing eleven of Peter Stoger's side. After signing for Cologne, Mere said, "It's a club where young players can develop themselves. There were plenty of rumours, but my aim was always to join Cologne."

Serie A

Juventus are long term admirers of Emre Can

Inter Milan receive an inquiry for Antonio Candreva

Goal has understood that Chelsea have enquired for the services of Milan's utility player, Candreva. The Blues want more competition on the flanks and for the full backs position as well and believe that Candreva has all the tools in his box to succeed in England.

Milan rate him highly and are expected to command a huge fee for the Italian.

Juventus agree personal terms with Emre Can

The Italian champions are reported to be long term admirers of Emre Can and have been longing to sign the German since the last two years. Tuttosport claims that Juventus have contacted Can and have already agreed to personal terms with the midfielder.

A transfer fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs with the Reds still standing firm on their stance of not selling one of Jurgen Klopp's favourite players at the club.

La Liga

Tthe Real Madrid talisman has advised his rival Neymar to not join Paris Saint Germain

Cristiano Ronaldo advises Neymar over the Brazilian's future

According to the Sun, the Real Madrid talisman has advised his rival Neymar to not join Paris Saint Germain. It is suggested that Ronaldo does not think that France is the right place for Neymar at the moment and has even contacted the Brazilian on WhatsApp.

Ronaldo instead wants him to join Manchester United if he is desperate for a move as he feels that his former club can help Neymar to reach the highest level.

Real Madrid offering Karim Benzema to AS Monaco

With reports emerging out of Spain that a deal for Kylian Mbappe is close to being completed by Los Blancos, a new angle has developed in this story. Real Madrid are set to offer striker Karim Benzema plus cash to the Gallic outfit for the services of Kylian Mbappe.

The 18-year-old has been courting a move to Real Madrid since the past month or so and he is close to being managed by Zinedine Zidane and playing with his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.

Premier League

Real Madrid are monitoring Marcus Rashford

Liverpool offered Arda Turan

Don Balon has reported that the Catalans have decided to include want away Turkish midfielder, Arda Turan in the deal for Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona saw their £72 million bid getting rejected but are now willing to offer £60 million plus Turan for the Brazilian.

Turan wants to leave Camp Nou this summer but is unsure of joining the Reds as he feels that he will not get enough starts at Anfield.

Marcus Rashford is a target for Real Madrid

Florentino Perez is keen on signing a young talented forward this summer and has accordingly targeted the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Timo Werner. The latest to join that list is Manchester United's Marcus Rashford who has caught the eye of the Real Madrid's boardroom.

Diario Gol reports that the Spanish side are ready to pay the required amount for Rashford but the Red Devils are unmoved by Madrid's persistence. Jose Mourinho is expected to reject any advances for his prized player.

Ligue 1

Carlos Bacca is on his way to Marseille

Marseille to sign Carlos Bacca

After signing Adrien Silva, AC Milan have reportedly found a suitor for Carlos Bacca. Marseille are interested in the 28-year-old and are willing to pay £13 million for him.

Bacca wanted regular playing time and both the parties hence mutually decided to part ways. The Colombian will sign a three-year deal at the French club.

Nice's Malang Sarr attracting lot of attention

Sky Sports have revealed that the 18-year-old central defender has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the world. It is written that the trio of Chelsea, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are courting the teenager and are eager to match Nice's valuation of €40 million for Sarr.

The teenager has a release clause of the mentioned price in his deal and might leave France this summer.