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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 16, 2018:
Serie A
Juventus and Manchester United in talks over five players
According to Calciomercato, Juventus are set to hold mega transfer talks with Manchester United concerning the future of as many as five players. United are reportedly interested in signing Mario Mandzukic, Alex Sandro, and Sami Khedira this summer.
Meanwhile, Juventus are confident of landing Matteo Darmian. Personal terms have already been agreed with the fullback desperate for a move back to Italy. United are demanding €20million (£17.5m) for Darmian, whereas Juve are holding out for a fee in the region of €13m.
Lastly, Juventus are expected to enquire about Anthony Martial's services. The Frenchman is tipped to leave Manchester United according to his agent as the Bianconeri remain keen on signing the talented forward.
Alisson Becker agrees personal terms with Real Madrid
Real Madrid have picked up the pace in their pursuit of AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that the Brazilian custodian has already agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants and is expected to sign a five-year deal at the Bernabeú.
Meanwhile, Real are reportedly set to open the bidding for Alisson next week with an offer of €60m (£52.5m) plus bonuses - but Roma are adamant over their valuation of €80m (£70m). Madrid have also kept Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois as a back-up plan, should their move for Alisson backfire.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich eyeing Thiago-Rakitic swap deal
With Thiago Alcantara firmly on Barcelona's radar this transfer window, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have decided to ask for Ivan Rakitic in a direct swap deal. Don Balon has claimed that the Bavarians have had the 30-year-old in their sights for a long time and now see it as the perfect time to replace Thiago.
The Croatian is also ready for a move away from Barcelona, with the prospect of not being a regular starter next season a real possibility.
Tottenham Hotspur enter Mario Götze race
Spurs are the latest club to register their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Götze. The 26-year-old has failed to kickstart his career, having returned to Dortmund after struggling at Bayern. With that in mind, the club are reportedly prepared to offload him this summer for as low as £18m, Football London reports.
The north Londoners have long been admirers of the German World Cup hero. Arsenal and West Ham have also been linked with Götze in the past few days.
Premier League
David De Gea signs a new deal with Manchester United
Manchester Evening News has reported that David De Gea has agreed to sign a new five-year deal with the club. This extension is expected to end questions over the Spaniard's future.
de Gea has constantly been linked with a move to Real Madrid but both Jose Mourinho and the club have remained adamant over their stance of not letting him go at any cost.
Newcastle and Leicester target Andros Townsend
The Guardian understands that Newcastle United have made an enquiry for Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend. Meanwhile, Leicester City have also made their interest known in the English winger.
Newcastle are now expected to make a bid of £20million in the coming days but the Eagles are expected to demand more for their key player. Leicester meanwhile, see Townsend as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez - who is reportedly on his way to Manchester City in a big-money switch of his own.
La Liga
FC Barcelona preparing Ousmane Dembélé plus cash offer for Kylian Mbappé
After Antoine Griezmann's transfer disappointment, Barcelona have turned their attention towards getting a plan B. According to Don Balon, the Catalans are preparing a massive move for PSG's Kylian Mbappé. Barcelona are reportedly prepared to include his compatriot, Ousmane Dembélé in the deal, to reduce the asking price while luring PSG into accepting their lucrative offer.
Dembélé, 21, has struggled with fitness and high expectations during his first campaign in Spain and despite his world-class potential, could be sold to add another big name to their attacking ranks before the new season begins.
The deal could cost Barcelona €100m (£87.5m) as well as Dembélé in order to acquire Mbappé, though it's unlikely PSG would sell unless explicitly told that the teenager wants to join Barca.
Spurs and Wolves target Andre Gomes
The Sun claims that Barcelona outcast Andre Gomes is a target for two Premier League clubs. Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham and newly-promoted Wolves are interested in the £30m-rated Portuguese midfielder, who has struggled to adjust to life in the Camp Nou and is top of their selling list this summer.
Rest of the world
PSG serious about N'Golo Kante
According to the Mirror, PSG are preparing a £90m offer for Chelsea defensive midfielder N'Golo Kante. The highly-rated Frenchman is reportedly seen as the Ligue 1 champions' top summer target.
Thomas Tuchel, appointed last month, sees Kante as the ideal midfield acquisition who would improve them greatly whilst allowing the likes of Neymar and Mbappé an opportunity to venture forward more without constant worry for their defensive responsibilities.
Without the lure of Champions League football, it could be difficult for Chelsea to retain the midfielder beyond this summer - should he be interested in a return to France.
Christian Benteke wanted by Chris Coleman in CSL
New Hebei China Fortune manager Chris Coleman is keen on signing Christian Benteke in the coming weeks. The Mirror reports that Crystal Palace are open to listening offers for the striker, who scored just three goals last season. Benteke has long been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League.
