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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 11, 2018:
La Liga
FC Barcelona to make three signings worth €200 million this week
A huge week awaits FC Barcelona as the Catalans aim to wrap up their summer business as early as possible. According to Don Balon, Barcelona are looking to make three signings in the space of seven days worth around €200 million.
The three players that are believed to sign for the club this week are: Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Frenkie De Jong. Griezmann has been Barcelona's top target this summer with the player also reportedly keen on a move to Camp Nou. An agreement for Griezmann is expected to be reached this week and his €100 million release clause to be activated on July 1.
Meanwhile, Clement Lenglet has rejected a new contract from Sevilla and will join Valverde's side for €38 million. Whereas negotiations have been going on smoothly with Ajax for a €40-45 million transfer of Frenkie De Jong - tipped by many to be Sergio Busquets' successor.
Real Madrid interested in Jose Gimenez
Though a lot of transfer talk regarding Real Madrid has been focused on their forwards, Don Balon has claimed that the club is also looking to sign a centre-back this summer.
Florentino Perez is looking for a defender to challenge Raphael Varane and has identified Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez as the perfect fit. The Uruguayan is eyeing a move away from Wanda Metropolitana and has a release clause of €65 million.
Serie A
Alisson looking to sort out his future before the World Cup
With Real Madrid and Liverpool interested, Brazil no.1 goalkeeper Alisson Becker has wished to resolve his future before the start of the World Cup. This will alert the two interested clubs to make a concrete offer for the 25-year-old.
Alisson told Goal, "I believe and I hope that everything will be resolved before the start of the World Cup. To be honest, I left everything in the hands of my agents."
Manchester City to make a €100 million move for Douglas Costa
The Brazilian winger who signed for Juventus this summer for €40 million has already been linked with a move away from the club. According to Premium Sport, Manchester City are interested in Costa with Guardiola eyeing a reunion with his former Bayern Munich forward.
The Bianconeri might be tempted to sell him to generate funds for their summer targets such as Alvaro Morata and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Bundesliga
Real Madrid turn to Jupp Heynckes
The European champions are facing a great difficulty in naming the next manager. The interest in Klopp, Pochettino and Allegri has reportedly been futile. In a sensational claim by Don Balon, it is written that Real Madrid have now turned towards their former manager and Bayern Munich veteran Jupp Heynckes.
Real Madrid want Jupp Heynckes to manage the club for one season with Raul Gonzalez as his assistant. Florentino Perez is claimed to have plans to promote Raul as the future Real Madrid boss.
Borussia Dortmund holding onto Sokratis until July 1
The Mirror reports that Sokratis Papastathopoulos has agreed upon a £16 million switch to Arsenal and has already passed his medical in London. But Borussia Dortmund do not want the move to be finalized this month as the club is looking to show the £16 million received for the defender in the next financial year, starting from July 1.
Premier League
Newcastle United monitoring Marcus Rashford
Shields Gazette has reported that Newcastle United are looking to sign Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan. Rafa Benitez is eyeing attacking reinforcements and may have to settle yet again with loan signings due to a shortage of funds.
Rashford has not been a regular under Jose Mourinho and may ask for a short-term move to get minutes under his belt. Everton and Leicester City are also interested in the talented forward.
Liverpool and Chelsea interested in Jasper Cillessen
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has attracted attention from the Premier League giants. Mundo Deportivo understands that Liverpool and Chelsea are looking to make a move for the Dutch custodian. Cillessen is valued at €50 million by Barcelona and is also on the radar of Napoli and Bayern Munich.
Ligue 1
PSG tracking N'golo Kante
Paris United has revealed that PSG sporting director Antero Henrique met Kante's agent in the last week or so. Thomas Tuchel is keen on signing the midfield workhorse this summer. Kante is also keen on a move back to France, rendering Chelsea helpless. The Blues value Kante at €80 million.
Nice announce Patrick Viera as their new manager
Arsenal legend and former New York City FC boss Patrick Viera has been appointed as the new manager of Nice. Viera succeeds Lucian Favre as the head coach who left the French side for Borussia Dortmund. Nice finished eighth in Ligue 1 last season.
