Cristiano Ronaldo wants England return, Barcelona identify 3 players, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 5th August 2017

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Ronaldo is fed up with Spanish authorities

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. The tremors of Neymar's record shattering transfer to Paris Saint-Germain seem to be far reaching, in what seems to be a potential domino effect.

All of a sudden, several high and low profile transfers are being spoken about around the world and here's a quick transfer round up from across the globe.


Premier League

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Jose Mourinho will keep tabs on the situation

Manchester United put on red alert after Ronaldo says he wants to return to England

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told a Spanish court that he wants to return to England. The charismatic striker is understood to be fed up with Spanish authorities and the controversial tax issue he's currently embroiled in.

The Portuguese international's remark has reportedly put English giants Manchester United on high alert once again as they hope to reunite with their former club hero, according to Sky Sources.

Mahrez tells Leicester City that he wants to engage in conversation with AS Roma

According to reports from The Sun, Riyad Mahrez has told Leicester City chiefs that he'd like to begin talks with AS Roma over a potential move.

However, club chiefs are reportedly playing hard ball and refuse to allow the deal to happen despite having already received and rejected 2 bids from the Italian side.

Watford want Liverpool's Alberto Moreno

The Spanish left-back was unceremoniously from his spot by James Milner last season. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is indifferent to losing the player and is believed to be willing to sell Moreno if an appropriate offer comes in.

Also read: Reports: Liverpool tried signing Manchester United defender this summer

Latest reports from the Daily Express claim that Watford have emerged as the number one contenders to provide refuge to the Spaniard.

Leeds United F.C. sign Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on loan deal

The Manchester United player has official moved to the Championship side - Leeds United F.C. after being deemed as surplus to requirements at United.

Sky Sources confirmed that Borthwick-Jackson has completed his medical at Leeds and will be staying on a season-long loan.

Bundesliga

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Is Matteo Darmain on his way to the Bundesliga?

Bayern close in on Matteo Darmian

The Manchester United player could soon depart Old Trafford and move to Bayern Munich, according to reports from the Daily Express.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti is keen to reunite with the player he once coached at AC Milan and is understood to be monitoring the situation that could see Darmian opt to leave England in case Serge Aurier does arrive at Manchester United.

RB Leipzig snub Liverpool; will keep Keita

The German side have reportedly turned down Liverpool's second bid of roughly £66 million despite having promised to let the player go for that price.

According to reports from the Daily Star, RB Leipzig have publicly claimed that they will not be selling the player this summer.

Serie A

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Aurier gets another suitor

Inter Milan join the race for PSG defender

Paris Saint-Germain will potentially have to sell off a few of their players as makeweights to the Neymar deal and Serge Aurier is considered to be one of the players who could be shown the door.

According to reports from CalcioMercato, Inter Milan have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the pursuit for Aurier who could be offloaded in the coming few weeks.

Juventus on the verge of selling Mario Lemina

The Italian giants have reportedly agreed to sell their Gabonese midfielder, with a host of teams said to be interested.

English sides Stoke City and West Ham United are understood to be interested, and latest reports also suggest that the player may in fact, be heading to Southampton.

Inter Milan want Emre Mor

Inter Milan are currently in dangerous waters with Perisic and Candreva on the brink of moves away from the club. The Italian side are wasting no time in identifying alternatives.

Borussia Dortmund's Emre Mor is said to be their prime target and the club is lining up a £13 million offer for the winger, according to the Daily Express.

La Liga

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Is Bale heading back to England?

Jose Mourinho has urged Gareth Bale to publicly discuss desire to leave club

Reports from across Europe have been suggesting that Bale might be on his way back to England in a move that could see him make way for teen sensation Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid.

Manchester United are said to be leading the race between several European clubs to sign the Welshman, who is supposedly open to an exit from Spain.

The Daily Express have claimed that Jose Mouinho doesn't want a relapse of what seems to happen every transfer window and has stated that he will not make a move until Bale goes public with his intentions.

Barcelona enter the race for Monaco midfielder

According to reports from L'Equipe, the Spanish giants are now a part of the race to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar.

Despite significant interest from several of Europe's finest clubs, Monaco are unwilling to sell their young Frenchman.

Barcelona will find themselves in a tight race with English sides - Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.

Barcelona close in on 3 signings

Having recently seen Neymar leave the club, Barcelona, it would seem, are wasting no time in replacing the Brazilian.

The Catalans are said to be closing in on 3 of their top targets, namely Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele and Inigo Martinez, according to Spanish news outlet Sport.

The players have reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona and only agreements need to be reached between the La Liga giants and the players' respective clubs.

Ligue 1 and the rest of the World

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Fernando has completed a move to his new club

Paris Saint-Germain to follow-up Neymar purchase with another

The French side mean business and seem to be wasting no time this summer. Having only just shattered the world record for most expensive signing ever, Unai Emery's side are already targeting Nice's Jean Seri.

According to reports from The Sun, the Paris side are readying a bid for the 26-year old, who is also being subject to rumours linking him with English side - Arsenal.

Galatasaray complete the signing of Manchester City's Fernando

Fernando has officially completed a move away from Manchester City, in a deal that will see him move to Turkish side, Galatasaray for a price of £4.75 million.

The midfielder was growing frustrated with his play time, or lack thereof at Manchester City and fairly so.

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