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Good evening and 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 June 4, 2018:
La Liga
FC Barcelona identify Andres Iniesta's replacement
Antoine Griezmann is still FC Barcelona's top priority this summer. But it is believed that the French forward is having second thoughts over leaving Atletico Madrid. Hence, the Catalans are looking to devise an alternate plan if Griezmann declines a move to the Spanish champions.
According to reports from Don Balon, if the plan to acquire Griezmann falls through, then Barcelona will look to strengthen their midfield and will sign a like for like replacement for Andres Iniesta. The name that has emerged as Iniesta's successor is Juventus' Miralem Pjanic.
The Bosnian is Barcelona's choice of midfielder this summer and the club is preparing a €50 million + Andre Gomes offer for the deep-lying playmaker. Juventus' Pjanic is also said to be interested in a move to Barcelona.
Alisson Becker ready to wait for Real Madrid
Marca reports that Roma custodian Alisson Becker is willing to wait for Real Madrid's offer this summer. Liverpool were believed to be the favourites to sign the Brazilian but the Spanish daily has claimed that Alisson is keen on a move to Madrid.
With Zidane now gone, Real Madrid are ready to spend big on a new goalkeeper. Roma value Alisson at over €60 million and are ready to let him leave to the highest bidder.
Serie A
Juventus enter Robert Lewandowski race
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Juventus will target Robert Lewandowski if Gonzalo Higuain decides to leave the club. Lewandowski is on the hunt for a new club and the Bianconeri believe that they can lure him to Turin.
Bayern Munich are bullish over their stance of not selling the striker but are expected to listen to offers above €80 million. Chelsea and Real Madrid are also interested in the 30-year-old forward.
Inter Milan target Radja Nainggolan
Luciano Spalleti is eyeing a move for AS Roma's Radja Nainggolan this summer. A midfielder is high on Inter's priority this summer with the club making a return to the Champions League after six long years.
Roma will demand at least €40 million for the Belgian who has a contract with the Giallorossi until 2023. Inter are ready to include a player in the deal, reports Corriere Dello Sport.
Bundesliga
Julian Nagelsmann rejects Real Madrid's advances
Bild has claimed that Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann has rejected a chance to become the Real Madrid boss. It has been speculated that Nagelsmann's agent rejected advances from the Spanish club who are on the lookout for a young coach to replace Zinedine Zidane.
Nagelsmann has become one of the hottest prospects in world football after leading Hoffenheim to back to back Champions League qualification at the age of 30.
Liverpool monitor Leon Bailey
The Reds are looking for attacking reinforcements this summer to create serious depth in their squad. Jurgen Klopp has reportedly targeted Bayer Leverkusen's, Leon Bailey. Calcio Insider has claimed that Bailey is linked with a number of Premier League clubs and is valued at €80 million.
Premier League
Everton eyeing Jamal Lascelles
Marco Silva is reportedly eyeing a new defensive partner for Michael Keane and the Sun understands that he is targeting Newcastle United's, Jamal Lascelles. The 24-year-old defender is keen on a move away from the Magpies and is also on Liverpool's radar. Everton are said to open the bidding at £30 million for the Newcastle captain.
Three clubs behind Felipe Anderson
According to Leicester Mercury, three PL clubs are interested in Lazio winger Felipe Anderson. The 25-year-old scored 8 goals and delivered 10 assists in Serie A last season and is on the radar of West Ham, Leicester City and Southampton.
He is reportedly valued at £35 million. The Brazilian can play on the right and also behind the striker.
Rest of the world
AS Monaco contact Gonzalo Higuain
The French side are looking to rope in Gonzalo Higuain as a replacement for Radamel Falcao. The 31-year-old scored 16 goals in Serie A last season but is all but sure to leave Juventus this summer.
Calciomercato reports that Monaco have initiated talks with the striker and are keen on landing him. Juventus will listen to offers over €60 million for Higuain.
Steven Gerrard wants Ovie Ejaria at Rangers
The new Rangers boss is looking to raid Liverpool for the services of Ovie Ejaria. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Sunderland. Jurgen Klopp is keen on providing another loan spell for the attacking midfielder with Rangers interested, according to the Sun. Gerrard is also interested in making a move for Liverpool's Dominic Solanke and Harry Wilson.
