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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 6, 2018:
La Liga
FC Barcelona to offer €50 million + Andre Gomes for Miralem Pjanic
The Catalans have understood the importance of replacing Andres Iniesta this summer and have started the work in that regard. According to Don Balon, Barcelona have identified Juventus' Miralem Pjanic as the perfect fit at the club and are preparing a big offer for the Bosnian.
It is reported that Juventus value Pjanic at around €80 million. Meanwhile, Barcelona are looking to include a player in the deal to clear some of their deadwood in the process. An offer of €50 million + Andre Gomes is set to be made by the Spanish champions.
Ernesto Valverde does not believe Gomes has a future at Camp Nou and is looking to sacrifice him to rope in a deep-lying playmaker in the form of Miralem Pjanic. The Juventus man is also reportedly interested in making a move to sunny Barcelona.
Manchester United enter Clement Lenglet race
L'equipe understands that Manchester United are the latest club to note an interest in Sevilla's Clement Lenglet. The 22-year-old has become the centre of attraction for a number of top European clubs after his impressive debut season with Sevilla.
Manchester United are the latest entrants in the race to sign the centre-back who reportedly has a €35 release clause at his current club. FC Barcelona were considered as the favourites to land Lenglet until now but United's entry have made the matters more exciting
Serie A
AS Roma closing in on Bryan Cristante
Bryan Cristante is on his way to AS Roma. Sky Italia has revealed that the Giallorossi have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of the 23-year-old midfielder.
Roma have decided to pay €25 million +€5 million in add-ons for acquiring Cristante. The club is now busy negotiating personal terms with the player and his representatives.
Juventus reject a €50 million bid from Manchester City for Miralem Pjanic
Miralem Pjanic seems to be the man of the hour at the moment. Tuttosport has reported that Manchester City recently made an offer of €50 million for the midfielder which was swiftly turned down by the Bianconeri.
Juventus rate Pjanic highly and will not do business for such a low amount. Secondly, as explained earlier, Pjanic has his heart set on a move to Barcelona.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich name Robert Lewandowski's price
Bayern Munich are convinced that Robert Lewandowski is looking to leave the club this summer. It is believed that the striker recently met club president Uli Hoeness and told him about his intentions.
The Bavarians are in no rush to sell Lewandowski and have hence slapped a €200 million price tag on the 30-year-old, reports Bild. Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in the Polish hitman.
Freiburg sign Philipp Lienhart
The Bundesliga side has signed Real Madrid's Philipp Lienhart on a permanent basis. The centre-back spent the last year on loan with the club. Lienhart has joined Freiburg for an undisclosed fee. The centre-back made 11 appearances for Freiburg last season and helped the club finish 15th in the league.
Premier League
Chelsea closing in on Laurent Blanc
After refusing to pay the release clause of Maurizio Sarri and rejecting Luis Enrique's high wage demands, Chelsea have turned their attention towards Laurent Blanc.
According to the Express, the Blues are extremely close in naming the Frenchman as the guy to replace Antonio Conte. Blanc is expected to bring former Lille boss Franck Passi as his assistant at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United sign Diogo Dalot
Manchester United have announced their second signing in as many days in the form of Diogo Dalot. After Fred, Dalot has become the latest United acquisition of the summer.
The right-back made his debut for FC Porto in October and was hailed by Jose Mourinho as "the best young fullback in Europe". Dalot will play as an understudy to Antonio Valencia.
Rest of the world
Houssem Aouar to commit his future with Lyon
Lyon starlet Houssem Aouar is all set to reject Liverpool and Barcelona's advances to sign a new deal with Lyon. The local Lyon boy emerged through the ranks and made himself a regular started in midfield for the club last season.
Goal reports that Lyon have offered Aouar an extension until 2023 which will also see the youngster get a substantial pay raise - a deal which the midfielder is ready to sign.
Liverpool tracking Moses Simon
The Nigerian international is reportedly a target for Liverpool as they search for a backup winger for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. According to Liverpool Echo, Simon has impressed the Liverpool scouts with the club now preparing a £10 million offer for the youngster.
The 22-year-old can play on both the wings and had a hand in 9 goals for the Belgian club last season.
