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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its final quarter, 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. So, on a mundane Monday evening, take a look at all the transfer stories that made headlines on April 16, 2018:
La Liga
Isco - De Gea swap deal planned
According to Don Balon, Jose Mourinho has his sights set on Real Madrid's Isco. The United manager believes that Isco can be his trump card in usurping City to the title next season.
And for acquiring Isco, Manchester United are ready to sacrifice David de Gea - Real Madrid's long-term target. United are of the view that offering De Gea will enable them in signing Isco, a player considered by many to be the future of Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona make an inquiry for Clement Lenglet
Sport can reveal that FC Barcelona have inquired about taking Sevilla's Clement Lenglet on board. The Catalans have been impressed by the form shown by the French defender and are looking to sign him up in the summer. Lenglet has a €30 million release clause in his Sevilla contract.
Serie A
AS Roma president confident over Alisson's future
James Pallotta, AS Roma president, has revealed that Alisson Becker will not be sold this summer. The Brazilian custodian has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Talking to Sky Sports, Pallotta said, "We have no intention of selling him. I mean zero at all. I'm sure some people will probably come in with some bids, but I don't have any interest in selling him, he's a great goalkeeper."
Liverpool monitor Piotr Zielinski
Tuttomercatoweb has revealed that Liverpool are monitoring Napoli's Piotr Zielinski. Jurgen Klopp is said to be a huge fan and is keen on adding the industrious midfielder to his ranks. Zielinski has been a Liverpool target since his Empoli days.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich enter Anthony Martial race
Calciomercato understands that Anthony Martial is frustrated with the lack of chances given to him by Jose Mourinho and is looking for a fresh start to his career. Arsenal and Juventus have long been linked with the French forward.
But the Italian tabloid has now claimed that Bayern Munich are the latest club to register an interest in the youngster. Martial has now been tipped by many as Franck Ribery's successor at the Allianz Arena.
Chelsea in talks with Robert Lewandowski
It has now been widely reported that Robert Lewandowski is looking for a way out of Bayern Munich and is eyeing a summer move. The Daily Star has reported that Lewandowski's agent Pini Zahavi has been in talks with Chelsea over a potential summer deal. The Polish hitman has long been a Chelsea target.
Premier League
Manchester City preparing a move for Wilfried Zaha
Pep Guardiola is reportedly eyeing a wide player this summer in order to bolster his already stunning attacking lineup. The Sun claims that City have identified Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha as the potential solution.
City will have to beat the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea to sign the talented winger. He is valued at £50 million by the Eagles.
Loris Karius to be offered a new Liverpool deal
After being named as the club's no.1 goalkeeper, Loris Karius is now set to be offered a new deal by the Liverpool management, The Sun reports. Jurgen Klopp has trusted his compatriot through thick and thin and is now ready to offer him a pay rise at the club. Karius currently earns £50,000 per week and the new deal is expected to double his current salary.
Rest of the world
AS Monaco open to bids for Thomas Lemar
After being courted by Liverpool and Arsenal all summer, AS Monaco denied the Frenchman his desired move to the Premier League. But club president Vadim Vasilyev has now revealed that Monaco are open to accepting bids for Lemar.
He was quoted by Telefoot as saying, "A few hours after the match against Paris is not the time to talk about the transfer window. But good luck to those who want him. He's worth a lot."
Boca Juniors want Gianluigi Buffon
In a sensational claim by Radio Continental, it is reported that Boca Juniors are trying to bring Gianluigi Buffon to Argentina in order to win the Copa Libertadores. It is also said that Buffon's former teammate Carlos Tevez is trying his best to convince Buffon to come to South America.
