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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the focus now on the World Cup, top clubs have also 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 25, 2018.
Premier League
Manchester United end Sergej Milinkovic-Savic pursuit
According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are having second thoughts over pursuing a move for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. It is believed that the highly-rated midfielder has not given any clue over his intentions to leave Lazio.
Meanwhile, United are also baulking over Lazio's €100 million asking price for the 23-year-old. The decision makers at Old Trafford believe that Milinkovic-Savic does not have enough experience under his belt to command such a high price.
It has also been reported that United will now change their attention towards AS Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Roma academy graduate was a key member in the squad that finished third in Serie A. More importantly, Pellegrini will cost United considerably less than Milinkovic-Savic.
West Ham United unsure over Jack Wilshere
Despite making 36 appearances for Arsenal last season, West Ham United seem to be concerned over Jack Wilshere's fitness issues. It is due to this the Hammers are looking to initially offer the midfielder only a one year deal.
The length of the deal may become a stumbling block for West Ham as they eye a major overhaul under Manuel Pellegrini, the Sun reports. West Ham were tipped to be the favourites for Wilshere until now but this advancement has opened the floodgates for other clubs to swoop in.
Serie A
Joao Cancelo closing in on a move to Juventus
Mundo Deportivo has reported that Juventus and Valencia have reached a consensus for the transfer of Joao Cancelo. After getting a loan move for Cancelo rejected, Juventus have agreed to pay €38 million for the Portuguese full-back. The Bianconneri will pay this amount in three installments. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Inter Milan.
Maurizio Sarri plans to live at Chelsea's training ground
In the latest revelation by the Mirror, it has been stated that Maurizio Sarri will arrive in London to sign for Chelsea in the next 24 hours. It has also been reported that Sarri will stay at the club's training ground in Cobham to get the hang of things as soon as possible.
Chelsea are yet to do any summer business, and plan to get involved as soon as their managerial crisis comes to an end. Sarri is looking to sign Napoli's Dries Mertens, Juventus' Daniele Rugani and Inter Milan's Matias Vecino.
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund end Alvaro Morata chase
Replacing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is said to be Borussia Dortmund's top priority this summer. Chelsea's Alvaro Morata was tipped as the favourite to end his London nightmare for a move to the Bundesliga. But Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted that Morata is too expensive for the club. Zorc told Revier Sport;
"I would say that Morata is too expensive - without knowing exact sums. Very high prices are called. We have to act with caution and not do crazy things"
Bayern Munich reject Lewandowski and Benzema swap deal
Real Madrid's offer to include Karim Benzema in the deal to take Robert Lewandowski to the Bernabeu has been vehemently rejected by the Bavarians. Kicker claims that Bayern Munich are not interested in the French striker and have no intentions to accept him in any move for Lewandowski.
La Liga
FC Barcelona want James Rodriguez next summer
The Catalans are reportedly preparing a master plan to rope in a Real Madrid player next summer. According to Don Balon, FC Barcelona have always been attracted towards the prospect of signing James Rodriguez, and want to sign him in the summer of 2019.
The Barcelona management believe that if the Colombian signs for Bayern Munich for €42 million this summer, they can swoop in for the player with a huge offer in the next summer transfer window. Munich see Rodriguez as an investment and will have no issues to sell him.
In an interview with the Player Tribune, Pique recently told Rodriguez,
"I've always said that you have Barça DNA for your style of play, where you would be more than welcome"
It is hence clear that the charm offensive from the Barcelona players have already begun to complete this gigantic move.
Real Madrid begin talks with Juan Quintero
Another report from Don Balon states that Real Madrid are interested in Colombian international Juan Quintero and are willing to make a move for the playmaker this summer. It is reported that Real are pursuing a move for Quintero at Julen Lopetugui's behest.
Lopetegui managed Quintero at FC Porto and is now eyeing a reunion with him at the Bernabeu. The World Cup star joined River Plate last December and hence will cost Real Madrid a huge sum.
Ligue 1
Lyon to offer a new contract to Nabil Fekir
In order to fend off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, Lyon are preparing a bumper new deal to make Nabil Fekir stay. It is believed that the 24 year-old is open to the idea of staying at the club for one more season after seeing his dream move to Liverpool cool off.
Club president Jean-Michel Aulas told Le Parisien,
"I told Fekir that if he wanted to stay, we could extend. I had said before that we did not need to sell. We have the means to keep him"
Athletic Bilbao target Yuri Berchiche
Goal understands that Athletic Bilbao are negotiating with PSG over the transfer of left-back Yuri Berchiche. Personal terms have already been agreed upon, whereas PSG are wishing to receive around €20 million for the fullback. Thomas Tuchel has given the go-ahead to the transfer as the club looks to raise funds in compliance with FFP regulations.
