FC Barcelona to complete the signing of Chelsea superstar next week, Pogba wants a move to La Liga giants and more: Transfer round-up, July 14, 2018

Athletic Club v Malaga CF - La Liga
Ernesto Valverde is on his way to secure a huge signing

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the world's attention being fixated on the ongoing World Cup, top clubs are working behind the scenes 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 July 14, 2018:


Premier League

Chelsea v Manchester United - The Emirates FA Cup Final
Chelsea v Manchester United - The Emirates FA Cup Final

Paul Pogba offered to FC Barcelona

Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola was recently in Barcelona. The tabloid has further revealed that he was in the city to offer his star client to the Catalans. Raiola reportedly travelled to Spain on the request of his client.

Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho had their issues last season which is why it is believed that the midfielder is eyeing a move away from United for the second time in his career. Pogba has been effective for France in the ongoing World Cup and does not want to go and play under Mourinho once again.

Barcelona have been fond of Pogba for a long time and were linked with the 25-year old before his move to Manchester United. It is also speculated that the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi have already told the club to pursue a move for Pogba. He is touted by many to be the creative spark needed by Barcelona following Iniesta's departure.

Jorginho completes a move to Chelsea

After Maurizio Sarri was announced as the new coach of Chelsea, Jorginho soon followed suit with his Napoli boss. The deep-lying playmaker has penned a five year deal with the Blues. Jorginho will wear no.5 at the club and has reportedly cost the club around £57.4 million. He snubbed a move to Manchester City for a reunion with Sarri in London.

On signing for the Blues, Jorginho said, "I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea. It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy. I am excited to play in such an intense league, for a team that gives everything to play and win.”

Serie A

Juventus v Hellas Verona
Is Gonzalo Higuain on his way to Chelsea?

Juventus plan a massive swap deal with Chelsea

The Daily Mail understands that Chelsea are looking to initiate talks with the Bianconeri for a straight striker swap deal. The new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has reportedly set his sights on landing Gonzalo Higuain and making the Argentinian the focal point of his attack.

Chelsea are willing to use Alvaro Morata in the deal and are hopeful of Juventus' interest in taking the Spaniard on board. Both the strikers are valued by their clubs at around £60 million. Meanwhile, Juventus are expected to offload the likes of Alex Sandro, Daniele Rugani and Claudio Marchisio to lessen the financial damages incurred by Cristiano Ronaldo's signature.

Inter Milan want Matteo Darmian on loan

The Italian fullback does not feature in Jose Mourinho's plans and is looking to be offloaded by Manchester United. Inter Milan have made a loan offer to take Darmian on board, reports the Mirror. Meanwhile, United are looking to sell Darmian and value him at around €20 million. Juventus are also interested in the former Torino fullback.

Bundesliga

Borussia Moenchengladbach Unveils New Signing Alassane Plea
Borussia Moenchengladbach's latest costly addition

Borussia Monchengladbach sign Alassane Plea

The Bundesliga side has confirmed the signing of striker Alassane Plea from Nice. The Frenchman has signed a five year deal with Monchengladbach for a record sum of €25 million.

Dieter Hecking's side beat the likes of Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund to the signing of the highly rated striker. Plea scored 21 goals in all competitions last season.

Erik Durm signs for Huddersfield Town

The 2014 World Cup-winning midfielder has signed for Huddersfield Town on a one year deal. The Terriers do have an option of extending Durm's contract for another 12 months. The veteran midfielder struggled with injuries last season and did not make a single appearance for Borussia Dortmund in the previous campaign.

La Liga

Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League

Barcelona's soon-to-be recruit

FC Barcelona closing in on Willian

According to Don Balon, FC Barcelona are in advanced talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Willian and believe that the Brazilian can be signed as early as in the next week or so. Negotiations have been ongoing since the past few weeks and a settlement is expected to be reached for around €60 million.

Willian is ready for a move to Barcelona with Chelsea also reportedly willing to do the business for the 30-year-old. Barcelona's search for an attacking reinforcement will reportedly end with Willian as the club plan to use him and Ousmane Dembele in tandem next season.

Napoli eyeing Karim Benzema

Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti is looking to be reunited with his former striker Karim Benzema. Though Real Madrid are keen on keeping Benzema in their books, La Sexta has reported that Ancelotti has contacted his previous employers regarding the future of the French striker.

It is believed that with Zinedine Zidane no longer in the frame and Cristiano Ronaldo off to Juventus, Benzema will also look for a way out of the Bernabeu this summer.

Rest of the summer

Italy v Netherlands - International Friendly
Homecoming beckons Daley Blind

Daley Blind on his way to Ajax

The Manchester United utility man is returning back to the Netherlands. De Telegraaf has reported that the Dutch champions have reached an agreement with United for the transfer of defender Blind. Ajax will pay £14 million for Blind's services, breaking their club record in the process. He will sign a four year deal with the club.

Malcom prefers Inter Milan over Tottenham Hotspur

Tuttomercatoweb has revealed that Bordeaux winger Malcom is dreaming of a move to Inter Milan. It is reported that Spurs and Valencia are interested in the flashy winger but Malcom has his heart set on a move to San Siro.

Inter are expected to sign him on a season-long loan spell for a €10 million transfer fee along with an option to make it permanent next season for €30 million.

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Edited by Kishan Prasad