Cristiano Ronaldo does not want Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 1st August, 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 August 1, 2017:

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La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo does not want Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid

In a sensational claim by Diario Gol, it is reported that Cristiano Ronaldo is against Los Blancos' decision to bring Kylian Mbappe on board. The Portuguese superstar does not want to lose his star status for the next couple of years and feels that signing Mbappe might prove to be a hindrance in his bid for yet another Ballon d'Or accolade. Real Madrid were ready to pay around €160 million for the wonder-kid but might have to rethink their strategy in order to appease the club's talisman.

FC Barcelona stars want club to sell Neymar

According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Catalan stars have become 'completely sick' over the drama that Neymar's future has created in the last few weeks. The Brazilian is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million but the club still wants to keep hold of him. In all this drama, the players want the club hierarchy to solve this issue soon which was the biggest topic even in Barcelona's tour of the United States.

Deportivo La Coruna will now face competition for Lucas Perez

London Evening Standard understands that Newcastle United have entered the race for the out of favour Arsenal striker Lucas Perez. Deportivo were reportedly close to agreeing a deal for the 28-year old but with the Magpies now in for the forward, the Spanish side might have to increase their bid. Arsenal want at least £14 million for Perez who still has four years left on his current deal.

Serie A

Alex Sandro will be a Juventus player next season

Juventus will not sell Alex Sandro this summer

Bianconeri manager Massimiliano Allegri has ended all the speculation regarding full-back Alex Sandro's future. Speaking to Sport Mediaset, Allegri said, "Sandro is Juventus and will stay at Juventus. He is an extraordinary player and is one of the best in the world." Chelsea were interested in the Brazilian since the end of the last season and were even ready to bid around £61 million for the left-back.

AC Milan's offer for Renato Sanches gets rejected

Bayern Munich have reportedly rejected a loan offer for the 19-year old midfielder from AC Milan. Le10 Sport have revealed that Milan's loan offer of €10 million with an option of buying Sanches next year for €40 million has been rebuffed by the Bavarians. Meanwhile, Liverpool have also entered the fray for the wantaway midfielder.

Bundesliga

The 20-year old will not be sold this summer

Red Bull Leipzig to keep hold of Oliver Burke

Amidst interest from numerous Premier League clubs, the German club have come forward and revealed that Oliver Burke is not for sale this summer. Burke joined Leipzig last season in a €15 deal from Nottingham Forest. The Leipzig board rate the 20-year old very highly and are against the idea of leaving him on a loan deal, let alone on a permanent basis. Meanwhile, Leipzig are done with their business in the transfer market and will not indulge in any more incomings or outgoings this summer, according to sporting director Ralf Rangnick.

Arsenal chasing Eintracht Frankfurt starlet

German tabloid, Weisbadener Kurier has revealed that the Gunners are interested in Frankfurt's 19-year old Aymen Barkok. Arsene Wenger is said to be a huge fan of the promising midfielder who scored two goals in just five appearances last season. Barkok is flattered by the interest from the European giants and is open to a move to the Premier League.

Premier League

Danny Drinkwater is being touted as a replacement for Nemanja Matic

Chelsea identify Nemanja Matic replacement

The Blues have zeroed in on a perfect replacement for the Serbian who joined Manchester United in a £40 million deal. Sky Sports can reveal that Chelsea are looking to enquire about Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater. Antonio Conte sees the Foxes midfielder as a perfect backup for the likes of N'Golo Kante and Tiemoue Bakayako and is hoping that the pull of European football might lure Drinkwater to London.

Manchester United closing in on yet another signing

The Red Devils are having an eventful transfer window so far and according to the Daily Mirror, Jose Mourinho is closing in on yet another new face. Serge Aurier of Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Manchester United and is expected to sign for them in the coming days. But the 24-year old will have to face a court hearing in order to enter the United Kingdom as he has been banned from entering the country after assaulting a policeman a few years back.

Ligue 1

Luciano Spalleti is close to signing Nice's Dalbert

Inter Milan to sign highly rated Nice defender

Dalbert has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Fiorentina and Inter Milan. But Tuttomercatoweb have now reported that Inter Milan have won the race for the 25-year old with the Nerazzurri ready to pay £17 million for the Brazilian defender. Dalbert was one of the best players for the French side last season and was scouted intensively by a host of clubs.

North London rivals scout Caen forward

Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur scouted Yann Karamoh last season and are preparing a mega money move for the teenager. The youngster is seen as one of the most promising players in Ligue 1 with his playing style being compared to Kylian Mbappe. Caen are open to doing business for Karamoh but are expected to demand at least £50 million for the 19-year old.