FC Barcelona to make five signings worth €250 million, Asensio-Kante swap deal planned and more: Transfer round-up, 12 May2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its final month, top clubs are 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. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 12, 2018:

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La Liga

FC Barcelona's five-man summer transfer shortlist revealed

According to Don Balon, Ernesto Valverde has demanded five new faces in the squad this summer. Valverde is looking for a deep bench strength and has hence demanded five signings in the coming months.

The Barcelona manager wants the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Alonso, Fabian Ruiz and Alvaro Odriozola. The boss also wants the club to rope in Arthur Melo from Gremio this summer itself. The five mentioned players are expected to the Catalans to cost around €250 million.

Lucas Vazquez to leave for Manchester United

With Real Madrid linked with the likes of Neymar and Salah, Lucas Vazquez has reportedly decided to leave the club in search of regular playing time. Diario Gol has revealed that Manchester United are keen on signing the winger with Mourinho admiring the hard working Spaniard.

Serie A

Mancini to manage the Azzuris

Roberto Mancini set to become the new Italy boss

Corriere Della Sarra has claimed that Roberto Mancini will be the next Italy manager. Mancini is set to resign from Zenit St Petersburg in the next 48 hours.

The former Manchester City manager is expected to arrive in Italy on Monday to take over the team ahead of the Euro 2020 qualification rounds.

Juventus target Santiago Arias

The Bianconeri have reportedly started negotiations with PSV Eindhoven right-back Santiago Arias.

Calciomercato has reported that Juventus are looking to sign Arias as a replacement for Stephen Lichsteiner. Arias has a contract with Eindhoven until 2019 and will not cost much.

Bundesliga

On Bayern Munich's radar

Bayern Munich enter Ousmane Dembele race

If the folks at Don Balon are to be believed, Bayern Munich are the latest club to register an interest in Ousmane Dembele.

The Bavarians are ready to make a €100 million move for the Frenchman with Barcelona also looking to offload the winger. Liverpool are also said to be interested in the youngster.

Two Bundesliga sides interested in Rhian Brewster

Liverpool's 17-year-old striker Rhian Brewster is reportedly on the radar of Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig, the Mirror reports.

The teenager is yet to sign a professional contract with Liverpool and will effectively be a free agent in the summer. Bundesliga sides target Rhian Brewster

Premier League

Will we see Asensio in the Premier League next season?

Chelsea ready to offer N'golo Kante to sign Marco Asensio

Don Balon has claimed that Chelsea have made Marco Asensio their top summer target. Real Madrid value Asensio highly which is why the Blues are ready to offer N'golo Kante in return for the Spanish winger.

The temptation to sign one of the best players of the Premier League may make Real Madrid ready to offload Asensio.

Wolves eyeing Ahmed Musa

According to Birmingham Mail, Wolves are chasing Leicester City's, Ahmed Musa. The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at CSKA Moscow where he has scored six goals in 15 matches. Musa is valued at around £16 million.

Rest of the world

Jose Mourinho rates Kluivert highly

Manchester United interested in Justin Kluivert

The Guardian understands that Jose Mourinho is targeting Justin Kluivert this summer. The 19-year-old Ajax winger has long been linked with the Red Devils. Talks over a new contract have recently broken down between Ajax and Kluivert which has alerted United.

Wayne Rooney to become one of MLS' highest paid players

DC United are ready to make Wayne Rooney one of the highest paid players in the MLS if he decides to join the capital side. The Washington Post has reported that United are set to offer Rooney a salary in the range of $5-8 million.