Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on July 16, 2017.
La Liga
Toni Kroos wanted by Manchester United
The Daily Mirror has claimed that Jose Mourinho's search for a creative midfielder has ended with Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and he has made the German lynchpin his number one target. The United boss knows Real Madrid are eager to sign his player, David De Gea this summer and is ready to exploit his former employers' situation.
It is rumoured that without including Kroos as a makeweight, David De Gea will not be sold to Los Blancos at any cost.
Barcelona to make an improved offer for Paulinho
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalans are not giving up in their hunt for the Brazilian midfielder and are expected to make their third bid for him in this week. Guangzhou Evergrande are firm in their stance but an improved bid of €30 million might tempt them to sell Paulinho.
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde is said to be a huge fan of the Brazilian and is keen on working with the former Tottenham man.
Premier League
Arsenal enter the race for Alvaro Morata
According to Don Balon, the Gunners have decided to turn their attention towards Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata. It is rumoured that Arsenal have conceded defeat in their wish of holding on to Alexis Sanchez who is keen on joining Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Arsene Wenger is a huge fan of Morata and thinks that a partnership of him and Alexander Lacazette can help Arsenal to replace the Chilean superstar effectively.
Everton keen on Theo Walcott
With Swansea City playing hardball in the negotiations for Gylfi Sigurdsson, Everton have reportedly given up on signing the Icelander. The Sunday People claims that Ronald Koeman now wants Arsenal's Theo Walcott to add more pace and goals to his side.
Walcott is unsure about his future in London and is open to leaving the Gunners this summer. The Toffees are expected to offer Walcott's club £30 million in the coming days.
Concerns grow over Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea
The Blues manager is reportedly concerned over the transfer business that Chelsea have done so far in the summer and is at loggerheads with the club's boardroom. The Sun reports that talks have stalled over a new contract with Conte unsure about signing a new deal with the Blues offering him a new four-year contract worth £9.6 million per year.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich ready to let Renato Sanches go on loan
After failing to impress Carlo Ancelotti in his first year in Germany, the Bavarians are keen on reducing their losses and want to offload Sanches this summer. Record has claimed that AC Milan are interested in the midfielder but want to take him on a two-year loan spell before paying €40 million for Sanches in 2019.
AC Milan are also ready to pay €7 million up front as a loan fee for the Portuguese starlet.
New club enter the race for RB Leipzig's Naby Keita
The Guinean international is a player on many clubs' wishlist at the moment. Inter Milan are the latest side to register an interest in the midfielder and are also ready to match any offer that any other club make for the player in focus.
Liverpool are the club most interested in Keita and are also ready to make a bid of £66 million for him soon. Calciomercato claims that Inter are ready to match that offer and are also willing to present Keita a much better wage structure than Liverpool.
Serie A
AC Milan want Luka Modric
The Italian tabloid, Calciomercato has revealed that the Rossoneri are chasing the Croatian midfielder this summer and are ready to launch an official bid in the coming days. They hope that Modric will be lured by the new Milan project which has lured the likes of Leonardo Bonucci and Frank Kessie to the San Siro.
But it is also said that a lack of Champions League football might prove to be a major roadblock in Milan's pursuit of Real Madrid's engine.
Andrea Belotti snubs Chelsea for AC Milan
The Italian giants are in the market for a world class striker and have reportedly convinced Torino hitman, Andrea Belotti to stay in Italy and snub an interest from Conte's Chelsea. Tuttosport claims that the personal terms between the player and the club have been agreed but a transfer fee is yet to be agreed upon.
Torino want €100 million whereas AC Milan are interested in a player plus cash deal. Milan are ready to pay €40 million up front and are also offering Gabriel Paletta and M'Baye Niang in exchange for the striker.
Juventus identify Leonardo Bonucci replacement
After losing the experienced defender to rivals AC Milan, Juventus have started work on replacing the 31 year old. The Bianconeri want AS Roma's Kostas Manolas to take over the reigns from Bonucci, Tuttosport understands. Roma value the centre back highly and it is expected that Juventus will have to pay a Serie A record sum for the defender.
Rest of the world
Thomas Lemar desperate to join Arsenal
According to the Daily Star, the 21 year old has demanded AS Monaco to let him leave for Arsenal this summer. The Gunners have made a £45 million bid for Lemar but Monaco are not interested in selling the winger this summer.
The French champions are worried about losing yet another player this summer after already seeing Tiemoue Bakayako, Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy (close to joining Manchester City) change loyalties.
Daniel Sturridge rejects a move to China
Beijing Guoan made a last ditch effort to lure the England striker away from the Premier League but failed in their efforts. Beijing manager Roger Schmidt wanted Sturridge but the Liverpool forward rejected his offer as he wanted to prove his worth at Anfield.
Sturridge is not Liverpool's first choice anymore but still wants to challenge Robert Firmino for a starting berth.
