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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering it's business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open to potential transfer targets.
As always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. The transfer world has been eerily silent today, but we have still managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on March 24, 2018.
Premier League
Manchester City to outbid Real Madrid for Neymar
According to Don Balon, Manchester City are keen on making a bid higher than that of Real Madrid to beat the Spanish giants to the signing of Neymar. Pep Guardiola is reportedly eager to work with the Brazilian and has requested the City owners to do the needful.
Neymar is keeping all his cards open and is open to a move to Manchester City to realize his Ballon d'Or dream. City can compete with Real Madrid financially and will hope that Guardiola's attraction will lure Neymar to Manchester.
Martin Dubravka ready to sign a permanent deal with Newcastle United
Martin Dubravka, on loan from Sparta Prague, is ready to commit his future with Newcastle United on one condition. The Northern Echo understands that Dubravka is keen on making his loan move permanent provided Newcastle avoid relegation this season. The Magpies currently sit 13th in the table, four points away from the drop zone.
Serie A
Napoli lead the race to sign Denis Suarez
Denis Suarez has found it tough to garner playing time under Ernesto Valverde. The presence of Philippe Coutinho and the impending arrival of Arthur Melo has made Suarez sure of leaving Barcelona in the summer.
Don Balon has reported that Napoli are the favourites to sign the former Villarreal man to improve their midfield. He is valued, rather hopefully, by Barcelona at €50 million.
Real Madrid tried to sign Edin Dzeko in January
Marca has revealed that Real Madrid tried everything in their might to sign AS Roma's Edin Dzeko in the January transfer window. Madrid were keen on signing a striker and had zeroed in on Dzeko, only for the player to reject their advances and decide to stay put in Rome.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich to target Kane if Lewandowski leaves for Real Madrid
The Bavarians have already started preparing for life after Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker is eyeing a move to Real Madrid in the summer and has even hired a new agent (Pini Zahavi) who is on good terms with the Spanish club.
According to the Daily Mail, if Lewandowski leaves for Real Madrid, Bayern Munich will then use those funds to sign a like for like replacement in the form of Harry Kane.
Manchester United monitoring Douglas Costa
United are in the market for a winger this summer and have reportedly identified Douglas Costa as the potential solution. The Mirror has claimed that Jose Mourinho has instructed the United hierarchy to make a £40 million bid for the Bayern Munich winger who is currently on loan at Juventus.
Manchester United have an interest in Costa since Sir Alex Ferguson's days, when he tried to sign the forward during his time with Gremio but the move never materialised.
La Liga
Andres Gomes in contact with Liverpool
Tuttosport via Mundo Deportivo have claimed that Liverpool have started negotiations with the player's brother to bring Andre Gomes to Anfield in the summer. Gomes has had a nightmare time in Barcelona and is desperate to leave Spain.
Liverpool are eyeing Andre Gomes as Emre Can's replacement. Meanwhile, AC Milan are also interested in the midfielder and are expected to scout him during the ongoing international friendlies.
Real Madrid to offload Theo Hernandez
After signing the left back from Atletico Madrid for €26 million, a lot was expected from Theo Hernandez, but the fullback has not lived up to Madrid's expectations, who are now preparing for his exit.
Don Balon understand that Florentino Perez is disappointed with Hernandez and is now looking to sell him in the summer. Madrid are expected to make a move for Bayern Munich's David Alaba to sign a quality left back.
Rest of the world
Ryan Sessegnon to snub Manchester United
The teenage left-back has attracted interest from almost all of the top English clubs. Manchester United were linked with a £30 million move for Sessegnon this summer to replace Luke Shaw.
The Sun, however, has now reported that Ryan Sessegnon will reject advances from United to stay put at Fulham if the Cottagers get promoted. Fulham are currently third in the Championship table.
Seattle Sounders sign Diego Capel
The MLS side are close to announcing the capture of former Anderlecht winger Diego Capel. MLS Soccer revealed that Capel was spotted at Sounders' training ground recently with the move now expected to be announced soon. Capel previously played for Genoa and Sevilla and has won the Euro U-19 and U-21 titles with Spain.
