Lionel Messi at war with FC Barcelona over summer signings, Pjanic has two conditions to join the Catalans and more: Transfer round-up, June 21, 2018

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 21, 2018:

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Premier League

Loftus- Cheek set to quit the Blues

Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to leave Chelsea

According to the Daily Star, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has planned to quit Chelsea this summer. The midfielder is reportedly frustrated due to the lack of opportunities given to him at Stamford Bridge and has decided to pursue his career elsewhere.

Loftus-Cheek impressed for Crystal Palace this season and was selected in England's World Cup squad on the back of it. He is set to start against Panama and replace Dele Alli who is out with a thigh injury. He also played an impressive cameo in a 2-1 win over Tunisia.

It is believed that a good World Cup run will aid Loftus-Cheek in his bid to get regular first-team opportunities. It remains to be seen whether the new boss-in-waiting Maurizio Sarri will give the midfielder a chance in the first team squad or Loftus-Cheek decides to leave the Blues.

Liverpool enter Jack Grealish race

The Reds are looking to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's plan to sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. The Sun has reported that Spurs are not willing to go beyond £20 million for the England U-21 star and have set their final value for the midfielder.

Liverpool have now entered the race for Grealish and are willing to meet Aston Villa's valuation. Jurgen Klopp is keen on reinforcements in midfield to have a squad capable of challenging on all fronts and has made Grealish one of his key targets.

Serie A

Pjanic has two conditions to join the Catalans

Miralem Pjanic has two conditions to join FC Barcelona

It is now widely believed that Miralem Pjanic is Barcelona's top summer target. Juventus know that the Catalans will come all guns blazing for the Croatian international and have kept a €80 million price tag for the deep-lying playmaker.

Don Balon has claimed that Pjanic is keen on a move to Camp Nou but has two conditions before he pens a deal. He wants assurances from the club over playing time and he is looking for €10 million per year in wages.

Inter Milan closing in on Radja Nainggolan

Sky Italia have revealed that Inter Milan are close to reaching a consensus with AS Roma for the transfer of Radja Nainggolan. It is reported that Inter will pay Roma a fee in the region of €24 million and will include two players in the deal - Davide Santon and Nicolo Zanilo. Meanwhile, Roma have identified PSG's Javier Pastore as Nainggolan's replacement.

Bundesliga

Will Morata leave Chelsea?

Borussia Dortmund interested in Alvaro Morata

Borussia Dortmund it seems to have developed a thing for Chelsea strikers. After loaning Michy Batshuayi on a short-term loan last season, Bild reports that Dortmund are now interested in Alvaro Morata.

The Spaniard had a humbling season in the Premier League and may leave this summer to kickstart his career. Chelsea do not want to sell Batshuayi to Dortmund but may well let another one of their strikers join Lucian Favre's side.

Bayern Munich name Jerome Boateng price

Jerome Boateng has alerted a number of top European clubs by stating that he may leave Bayern Munich this summer. Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in the elite centre back. According to Manchester Evening News, Bayern Munich have placed a £43 million valuation on Boateng's head.

Jose Mourinho is keen to land a centre-back this summer and is reportedly in negotiations with Toby Alderweireld. Meanwhile, Juventus are also interested in Jerome Boateng.

La Liga

Will Lionel Messi have his way?

Lionel Messi goes on a war with FC Barcelona

Signing midfield reinforcements has become FC Barcelona's number one priority. Lionel Messi is on the same page as the club on this and has demanded two signings in that position - Miralem Pjanic and Thiago Alcantara. Messi rates Pjanic highly and is on good terms with Thiago.

Messi believes that signing two midfielders can prove to be an inspired move. But according to Don Balon, the club hierarchy does not agree. With the signing of Arthur already secured for January, Barcelona want to sign only one midfielder (Pjanic) this summer.

This may make for an intriguing power battle between the club and it's most crucial asset. Messi wants the duo of Pjanic and Thiago and may have to use all his might to make the club sign his preferred choices.

Gareth Bale wants assurances over playing time

The Welshman sparked rumours over his future at the Champions League final last month. His agent has now revealed that he will have a meeting with the Spanish giants over his client's demands.

Jonathan Barnett told Sky Sports, "I think we have to have a chat with Real Madrid and see where we're going. He wants a better year than he had last year. He wants to play more, and that's paramount to him. It's not about money."

Rest of the world

On Arsenal's radar

Arsenal scout Aleksandr Golovin

Russian star Aleksandr Golovin is on Arsenal's radar. Sport-Express has reported that Arsenal scouts have sent positive feedback about the 22-year-old midfielder with Unai Emery now keen on signing the CSKA Moscow man. The Russian side want €25 million for the youngster with Juventus and Manchester United also interested.

Rangers sign Jon Flanagan

Steven Gerrard's Rangers have completed the signing of ex- Liverpool fullback Jon Flanagan. He joins the Scottish giants on a two-year deal. The right-back made just one appearance for Liverpool last season and spent the second half of the season on loan at Bolton Wanderers.

He was released by Liverpool this summer. Flanagan becomes Rangers' seventh signing of the summer under Steven Gerrard.