Barcelona to sell nine players this summer, Man Utd and Man City want Toni Kroos and more: Transfer round-up, May 19, 2018

Barcelona v Espanyol - La Liga
FC Barcelona planning a massive exodus

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With 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 19, 2018:


La Liga

FC Barcelona to sell NINE players this summer

According to Don Balon, FC Barcelona have decided to sell as many as nine first-team players this summer. It is believed that Barcelona are looking to cut down massively on their wage bill and Ernesto Valverde has also asked for a smaller squad to work with.

The nine-man list includes some expected names and some shockers. Rafinha, Gerard Deulofeu, Andre Gomes, Paco Alcacer, Lucas Digne, Aleix Vidal, Nelson Semedo, Paulinho and Ousmane Dembele are all reportedly on Barcelona's selling list.

Andres Iniesta wanted by Manchester City

With Mikel Arteta on his way to Arsenal, Andres Iniesta is being lined up as his replacement at Manchester City. Yahoo Sports can reveal that Iniesta is Pep Guardiola's first choice to replace Arteta. Iniesta is expected to join City in a player-coach role.

Serie A

AS Roma v Juventus - Serie A
Paulo Dybala - Real Madrid's Plan B

Paulo Dybala is Real Madrid's Plan B for Neymar

Real Madrid are going all out for Neymar this summer. But the club is also preparing a contingency plan if a deal for the Brazilian falls through. Don Balon reports that Juventus' Paulo Dybala is Florentino Perez's Plan B for Neymar.

Dybala is reportedly looking to leave Juventus and is valued at €120 million. Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid remain interested in the Argentine forward.

Inter Milan want Luis Suarez

In another mind-boggling report by Don Balon, it has been claimed that Inter Milan are looking to raid FC Barcelona for the signature of Luis Suarez. With Antoine Griezmann on his way to Barcelona, Inter believe that Suarez may shift loyalties this summer.

It is reported that if Inter qualify for the Champions League this weekend, they will make a €100 million bid for Luis Suarez.

Bundesliga

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Hannover 96 - Bundesliga
Leon Bailey targeted by the Bavarians

Bayern Munich bid €60 million for Leon Bailey

Continuing the trend of acquiring all the top players from their Bundesliga rivals, Bayern Munich have tabled a €60 million for Leon Bailey. ESPN reports that Bayer Leverkusen are holding out for a €100 million transfer fee.

Leverkusen want Bailey to join a foreign club and have instructed his agent Jorge Mendes to find the Jamaican winger a foreign club.

Ralph Hasenhüttl on Borussia Dortmund's radar

Just days after resigning from the manager's position at RB Leipzig, Ralph Hasenhüttl has now being linked to replace Peter Stoger at Borussia Dortmund. Sport Buzzer has claimed that Lucian Favre has not yet penned a deal with Dortmund, giving Hasenhüttl a chance to return to management.

Premier League

Real Madrid v Celta de Vigo - La Liga
Kroos in on the radar of two Premier League giants

Manchester clubs behind Toni Kroos

Both Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are reportedly behind the same man. Don Balon understands that the Manchester sides are looking to sign Real Madrid's Toni Kroos in what could be one of the most high profile transfers of the summer.

Both the sides are looking for reinforcements in midfield and will not find a better player than the German maestro. City have also reportedly offered to double Kroos' wages at the Etihad whereas United are ready to match their rival's offer.

Southampton preparing moves for two centre-backs

The Saints are planning a defensive overhaul at the club and are looking to rope in two central defenders. The Sun has claimed that Southampton are monitoring Middlesborough's Ben Gibson and Swansea City's Alfie Mawson.

Rest of the world

Gianluigi Buffon Press Conference
Will Buffon move to PSG?

PSG eyeing Gianluigi Buffon

According to Goal, Paris Saint Germain have made an offer for Gianluigi Buffon. The Italian veteran is set to play his last game for Juventus tonight. PSG want Buffon to lead their charge in the Champions League next season and have offered him wages of €8 million per year.

Sergio Ramos on MLS' watchlist

David Beckham is reportedly eyeing a move for Sergio Ramos when his MLS side from Miami makes its debut in 2020. Don Balon claims that the Real Madrid captain is seriously considering a move to the United States when his current contract with the Champions League finalists comes to an end.

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Edited by Amit Mishra