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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its business end, 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. And to bring you some exciting transfer news on a boring Monday evening, we have managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on April 2, 2018:
Premier League
Manchester United want Samuel Umtiti and Alex Sandro
Jose Mourinho is eyeing a major defensive overhaul this summer. A centre back and a left back are high on United's priority-list and the Times have reported that the Red Devils have already identified their targets.
It is claimed that Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona and Alex Sandro of Juventus are high on United's radar. Umtiti has a release clause of £53 million and is eyeing wages around £8 million per year. Meanwhile, Sandro has reportedly requested Juventus to let him leave at the end of the season. He is valued at around £50 million by the Turin club.
United will have to churn out over £100 million to take Umtiti and Sandro on board.
West Bromwich Albion sack Alan Pardew
The Baggies who are on the brink of relegation have sacked Alan Pardew and assistant coach John Carver. Pardew won just one league match since being appointed as the West Brom boss back in November. Darren Moore has been given the role of caretaker manager until the club decides on Pardew's successor.
Serie A
AS Roma declare Alisson Becker is not for sale
Roma sporting director Monchi has revealed the club's intentions of keeping hold of Alisson Becker beyond this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Monchi was quoted by Football Italia as saying, “We have not received any offers and have no intention of selling. We are happy to have Alisson, we want to enjoy him. I don’t want to name a hypothetical price-tag for him because when someone doesn’t want to sell, he doesn’t name a price."
Three-way fight for Sporting Lisbon midfielder
According to O Jogo, three Italian clubs are in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia. The Argentine is reportedly on the radar of Inter Milan, AS Roma and Napoli.
The Serie A sides will have to beat West Ham United who are said to be favourites to sign Battaglia. He is valued at around €27 million by Sporting Lisbon.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich to makes James Rodriguez's loan move permanent
After a stuttering start, James Rodriguez has found his feet in Munich and is now enjoying life in the Bundesliga. Marca has reported that Bayern Munich have been impressed by the Colombian's efforts and are now looking to sign him on a permanent basis for €42 million.
Rodriguez joined Bayern Munich on a two-year spell with an option to sign for the Bavarians at the end of each year. The German giants are now looking to make his move a permanent one with the player also giving the green light to the club.
Borussia Dortmund monitor Marko Rog
Calciomercato has claimed that Borussia Dortmund are one of the many clubs that have an interest in Napoli midfielder Marko Rog. The 22 year old Croatian has not been the first choice under Maurizio Sarri and is hence looking for a move away from the Partenopei. Rog has played just 583 minutes of football in all competitions this season.
La Liga
Mohamed Salah has two conditions to join Real Madrid
Don Balon understands that Mohamed Salah has put forward two conditions before accepting a move to Real Madrid. The Egyptian forward has been on fire for Liverpool this season and is one of Madrid's top summer targets.
Salah has demanded Real Madrid to make him a guaranteed starter at the Bernabeu as he does not wish to go down the path of Gareth Bale. Also, he wants to be the club's second-highest earner behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Samuel Umtiti trying to lure Antoine Griezmann to FC Barcelona
The central defender has revealed that he is trying his best to lure Atletico Madrid talisman and his compatriot Antoine Griezmann to FC Barcelona. Griezmann has been linked with a €100 million summer move to the Catalans.
Umtiti was quoted by Goal.com as saying, "With Griezmann, I put myself in agent mode! It's true that we talk a lot about it, but it was just to know what he thinks of Barca. If he comes, we will play with six attackers."
Rest of the world
Kylian Mbappe confident about Neymar's future with PSG
Despite being constantly linked with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has maintained that Neymar will not change loyalties this summer. The future of Neymar has been a major talking point since PSG's exit from the Champions League.
But Mbappe insisted (as quoted by Goal), "It's nothing but hot air. Neymar sends me messages, gives me the news. I wished him a good World Cup, but not to win it."
Three Premier League clubs interested in Moussa Marega
According to the Mirror, the likes of Everton, West Ham United and Swansea are all interested in signing FC Porto striker Moussa Marega. The 26-year-old striker has attracted interest from the Premier League and is also keen on a move to England. Mali-born forward has a £35 million release clause with Porto.
