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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.
And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on July 5, 2018:
Premier League
Antonio Conte close to getting the sack
Chelsea have been looking for a way to get Antonio Conte resign since mid-May. The Mirror has now revealed that the Italian will be packing his bags by the end of the week before the Chelsea players arrive for pre-season training this weekend.
Conte has so far denied to submit his resignation and instead wants the club to sack him, giving him a huge compensation fee. Meanwhile, the club has already lined up Conte's replacement, Napoli's Maurizio Sarri who is ready to take charge as soon as the current managerial crisis at the club comes to an end.
The confusion over the club's leadership has caused the Blues serious damage this summer. The players are confused over their futures whereas any new signing has been put on hold until the crisis resolves. But the Mirror reveals the situation will change before the weekend.
Manchester United enter Xherdan Shaqiri race
Liverpool were supposedly leading the race to sign Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City in the coming days. But according to the Sun, Manchester United are the latest club making their interest known in the winger. It is believed that Jose Mourinho has been impressed by Shaqiri's performances in the World Cup and is now thinking of making a move.
After Stoke's relegation, Shaqiri has a release clause of £12 million. The Swiss international has himself admitted that he intends to continue playing in the Premier League. Shaqiri recently said, "I want to stay in the Premier League, and you will find out my new club soon.”
Serie A
Juventus and Manchester United preparing a swap deal
According to the Mirror, Juventus are keen on bringing back Matteo Darmian to the Italian league. The Bianconeri have long been admirers of the fullback. Meanwhile, Manchester United are looking to use Juventus' interest in Darmian to get their hands on Mario Mandzukic.
The Red Devils are interested in the hard-working forward and it is Jose Mourinho who is specifically going after the Croatian international. Juventus are also looking to offload Mandzukic for a reasonable price this summer.
Chelsea eyeing Matias Vecino
The Inter Milan midfielder is reportedly a target for Chelsea. Sport Witness has reported that Chelsea's soon-to-be-made manager Maurizio Sarri has demanded the signing of the Uruguayan at his new club. The duo worked together at Empoli four seasons ago. Inter value Vecino at around €25-30 million.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich closing in on Benjamin Pavard
Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard has emerged as a top target for the Bavarians. Kicker has now revealed that Bayern Munich have already reached an agreement with Stuttgart for the services of the 22-year-old.
It is reported that Pavard has a €35 million release clause which can be activated next summer. The Bundesliga champions have reportedly reached a deal with Stuttgart, keeping Pavard at his current club for one more season before moving to the Allianz Arena.
Ante Rebic coy over Bayern Munich links
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Ante Rebic has revealed that he will talk about his future only after the World Cup. It was reported that Niko Kovac would raid his former club for the Croatian star.
Speaking on a possible reunion, Rebic told Goal, "I'm a player of Eintracht and I'm only focused on the World Cup at the moment. After the World Cup, then we can talk about my future."
La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo does FC Barcelona a huge favour
The biggest transfer story of the past few days has been Cristiano Ronaldo's supposed move to Juventus. The deal has gathered pace and it is widely believed that the great man has played his last game for Real Madrid. But according to Don Balon, he may leave Spain with a parting gift for FC Barcelona.
Juventus are expected to pay around €120 million for the transfer of Ronaldo and €30 million per year to him in wages. The Bianconeri will hence need to raise funds in order to complete such a high profile transfer.
This has paved the way for Barcelona's interest in Miralem Pjanic. Juventus will now be keen on doing business for the midfielder with Barcelona ready to pay up to €60 million for the Bosnian international.
Everton eyeing Yerry Mina
According to Liverpool Echo, Everton have made contact with FC Barcelona regarding the transfer of Yerry Mina. The Colombian centre back starred in the World Cup as he scored three crucial goals from set pieces for his national side.
But he is surplus to demands at Camp Nou and is hence looking to be offloaded. He has a deal with the club until 2023 and has a release clause of €100 million. Barcelona are looking to let him leave on a season-long loan spell with Everton also in agreement.
Rest of the world
Argentina targeting Pep Guardiola
In your mind-boggling transfer rumour of the day, Manchester Evening News has reported that Argentina are looking to sign Pep Guardiola as Jorge Sampaoli's successor.
The AFA are looking to offer Guardiola a $12 million per year deal until the next World Cup. Argentina believe that the lure of working again with Lionel Messi will make Guardiola leave Manchester City for international football.
Rangers want Millwall's Jake Cooper
Steven Gerrard is preparing a move for Jake Cooper as Rangers eye reinforcements at centre back. Bruno Alves is off to Parma which has opened up a spot at centre defence. According to the Express, the Glasgow giants are looking to offer around £1 million for the 23-year-old.
