Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest on Arsenal's summer plans and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 12, 2017:
Arsene Wenger set to stay and receive massive transfer kitty
Daily Mirror has reported that the club owners want Arsene Wenger to stay and the 67-year-old will sign a two-year extension soon. The Gunners are set to offload many of their first team players like Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Olivier Giroud while Wenger is set to receive a record £200 million to spend in the summer. The Mirror reports that Alexander Lacazette is Arsenal's top target along with Jordan Pickford, Wilfred Zaha and Celtic's Moussa Dembele.
Premier League clubs line up for AS Monaco full-back
22-year-old left-back, Benjamin Mendy has been in sensational form this season which has attracted a lot of interest from top clubs across Europe. Premier League clubs have been mightily impressed by his maturity despite his young age, and a bid of £25 million could be enough to sign the former Marseille man. Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United are vying for his signature with Daily Mirror reporting the Red Devils are the favourites for the Frenchman.
Real Madrid defender set to sign a new deal
Amidst interest from Chelsea and Manchester City, Real Madrid are ready to offer Pepe a one-year extension. His contract ends at the end of the season but the Portuguese veteran has reiterated his desire to play for his club and has also maintained his wish to play at the highest level for a couple more years.
Jordi Alba wants a move to England
Spanish outlet AS has reported that the FC Barcelona full-back wants to test himself in the Premier League. Jordi Alba is being linked with a move to Manchester United and Chelsea in recent seasons and has reportedly asked his former colleagues like Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez about the intensity of the English football.
