Eden Hazard-Gareth Bale swap deal planned, Lionel Messi wants David Alaba at FC Barcelona and more: Transfer roundup, March 30, 2018

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering the business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.

And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. And to bring back some excitement in this treacherous international break, we have managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on March 30, 2018:

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Premier League

Eden Hazard - Gareth Bale swap deal planned

There has been a growing belief at both Real Madrid and Chelsea that Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard won't be at their current clubs for the next season. Hazard is keen on playing for Real Madrid and under his idol Zinedine Zidane, with Los Blancos also looking to secure the signature of the Belgian.

Don Balon has now reported that Real Madrid are planning to use Gareth Bale in the deal which will see the Welshman head back to London and Hazard come to the Spanish capital.

All parties included would love this to happen with Bale also looking to end his Madrid stint by securing a return to the Premier League. Bale is valued at €100 million by Madrid but will have to pay much more than that to get Hazard on board.

Liverpool to begin contract talks with Rhian Brewster

The Sun has revealed that Liverpool are readying a first professional contract for 17-year-old striker Rhian Brewster. The youngster's scholarship will come to an end this summer and he has been on the radar of a number of clubs.

Jurgen Klopp rates the youngster highly and is expected to use the teenager in the first team squad next season.

Serie A

Asamoah will be a free agent this summer

Everton want Kwadwo Asamoah

The Toffees are preparing a summer move for Juventus left-back Kwadwo Asamoah. The Ghana international will be a free agent at the end of the season and has snubbed a new contract from Juventus in order to experience a new challenge.

The Sun claims that the Everton chiefs have made a concrete offer for the left back and are confident of taking him on board.

Carlo Ancelotti out of the race to become Italy's next manager

The veteran manager has reportedly rejected a chance to manage the national side with his focus currently being on securing a move back to the Premier League. According to Itasport Press, Ancelotti has conveyed his intentions to the Italian FA that he is not interested in taking over the Azzurri hot seat and has now made the road clear for Roberto Mancini.

Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to change their managers this summer and Ancelotti has his eyes set on a move to London.

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Bundesliga

On his way to Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski to force through a move to Real Madrid; replacements short-listed

According to AS, Robert Lewandowski is hell-bent on securing a summer move to Real Madrid and is ready to force through a move to the Spanish capital. The striker has even hired a new agent, Pini Zahavi, to engineer his exit from the club.

Meanwhile, the Bavarians are already preparing for life after Lewandowski and have chalked out a three-man shortlist to replace the Polish hitman. The likes of Alvaro Morata, Edinson Cavani and Timo Werner have been reported to be on Bayern Munich's wishlist.

Atletico Madrid enter the race for Bernd Leno

Kicker understands that Atletico Madrid are looking at the prospect of bringing Bernd Leno to Madrid if Jan Oblak decides to leave the Colchoneros in the summer. Diego Simeone is reportedly a huge fan of the shot-stopper and had praised Leno after the two sides had met in Europe last year.

Meanwhile, Napoli and Arsenal are set to challenge Atletico Madrid for the signing of the 26-year-old goalkeeper.

La Liga

Lionel Messi's recommendation

Lionel Messi wants David Alaba at FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi has called-on the club to solidify their backline and has suggested the club to sign Bayern Munich's David Alaba. Diario Gol reports that Messi is a huge fan of the Austrian and his versatility. Alaba can play as a left back, a centre back and as a defensive midfielder too.

Messi has requested the club to sign such a talented player, which will also serve as a blow to Real Madrid who have long been linked with the defender. Alaba is valued at around €50 million.

Yannick Carrasco reveals why he left Atletico Madrid

Carrasco has revealed that he left Atletico Madrid for Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League in order to get regular playing time and secure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old had started just eight times until January when he ultimately decided to secure a move to China.

Carrasco told Goal.com, "China is not exactly a league we know, but it's true that at Atletico I did not have too many minutes to play. For me, it was important to have momentum ahead of the World Cup that comes this summer."

Rest of the world

On West Ham United's radar

FC Barcelona contact Issa Diop

According to Sport, FC Barcelona have been in contact with Issa Diop and his representatives in the past few days. The Toulouse centre-back has long been monitored by the Catalans with his height and solid gameplay attracting the Spanish giants.

He is valued at around €25 million by the French side. But his signing depends on the future of Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen, two central defenders that can leave the Camp Nou this summer.

West Ham United closing in on Fyodor Smolov

West Ham United are tipped to sign Krasnodar striker Fyodor Smolov this summer. The Mirror reports that West Ham are confident of completing a deal for the Russian captain who has scored 50 goals for Krasnodar and 12 in 30 matches for his country.