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 10, 2017:
Serie A
AS Roma want Anthony Martial
After losing Mohammad Salah to Liverpool last month, AS Roma have zeroed in on Manchester United's Anthony Martial. Gazzetta Dello Sport have reported that Roma want the Frenchman on loan with a deal to make it permanent next year. Anthony Martial has failed to nail down a regular spot under Jose Mourinho and his place is under even serious threat after the club's reported interest in Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic.
Meanwhile, Ivan Perisic is on his way to Manchester
The Independent have claimed that Manchester United's £45 million plus add-ons bid for Perisic has been accepted by Inter Milan. Perisic has long been courted by the Red Devils and he is set to become the club's third big summer signing. Perisic also hinted about the move on his Instagram account after he liked a picture of Romelu Lukaku with Paul Pogba. With Perisic, Manchester United's summer spending will have crossed the £150 million mark.
Also read: Reports: Manchester United set to beat Chelsea again in race to sign midfielder
Juventus interested in Emre Can
The Italian champions want to bolster their midfield ahead of the next season and have been long-term admirers of the Liverpool midfielder Emre Can. After tasting defeat in the pursuit of Blaise Matuidi from PSG, Juventus have turned their focus on Can and are expected to make an enquiry soon, according to Football Italia. Can has just one year left on his contract but the Reds are in process of offering him a new deal and might not entertain any bids for the German international.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich are the front-runners for James Rodriguez
After it was reported that the Colombian attacker is desperate to leave Real Madrid before the club embarks on its tour to the United States, Bayern Munich have leapfrogged in the race for his signature. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were said to be interested in Rodriguez but Carlo Ancelotti has personally taken interest in this transfer and has decided to replace the departing Douglas Costa with James Rodriguez.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his way to China
Tianjin Quanjian have emerged as a surprise destination for Aubameyang who is reportedly the next big player to be on his way to the Far East. Daily Mirror have revealed that Borussia Dortmund's valuation of £63 million is met by the Chinese club with the Gabonese forward ready to snub Chelsea and AC Milan for Tianjin.
Premier League
Chelsea to lodge a bid for Alvaro Morata
After suffering defeat in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku, the Blues have shifted focus towards Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata. AS claim that Chelsea are ready to submit a £70 million bid for the striker who is keen on a reunion with his former manager, Antonio Conte. Real Madrid want to sell the player and might agree for this bid from the English champions. Morata is expected to sign a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Also read: Costa absent as Chelsea begin pre-season preparations
Swansea put a £50 million price tag on Gylfi Sigurdsson
Sky Sports have reported that the Swans will not sell their Icelandic playmaker, Gylfi Sigurdsson for less than £50 million. This might come as a shock for Everton who already had a £32 million bid rejected last week. Ronald Koeman is keen on landing Sigurdsson but it remains to be seen if the Toffees are ready splash such a big amount on an attacker. Leicester City are also rumoured to be interested in.
La Liga
FC Barcelona close to signing Cesar Azpilicueta
Cadena Cope have claimed that Barcelona are making a big money move for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spaniard was one of the best players in the Premier League last season which helped Chelsea to the league title. But with the arrival of Antonio Rudiger, his place in the team is under doubt which has made him think seriously about the interest from Barcelona. The Catalans are expected to move in for the utility man next week with Azpilicueta seeing this move as a stepping stone for a place in the starting lineup for Spain in next year's World Cup.
Real Madrid ready to sell Mateo Kovacic
According to London Evening Standard, Real Madrid have put up the Croatian midfielder for sale. Kovacic is frustrated with the lack of playing time at the Bernabeu and wants a new challenge in his career. Tottenham Hotspur are leading the way for his signature but his wages are becoming a roadblock for Spurs.
Jordan Amavi fails a medical at Sevilla
Estadio Deportivo report that the Aston Villa full-back has failed a medical at Sevilla last night. Amavi was one of the best players for Aston Villa last season with Sevilla taking a keen interest in his form. But with a failed medical, the move is expected to be called off. Amavi suffered a leg break two years ago and it is claimed that the old injury had a role to play in the failed medical.
Rest of the world
Moussa Dembele is Marseille's number one target
Sky sources have revealed that Marseille are keen on making a concrete bid for Celtic's in demand striker, Moussa Dembele. The youngster was on fire for the Hoops and guided them to an unbeaten league season. Almost all of the top Premier League clubs have taken note of the striker and the French club will have to shell out a huge amount if they want to lure Dembele away from Scotland.
Liverpool rebuff PSG's enquiry for Coutinho
Sources in France have reported that despite the Parisians' strong interest in the Brazilian playmaker, Liverpool are not interested in selling Coutinho this summer. PSG wanted Coutinho at a price of £90 million this summer but might have to search for another star as the Brazilian himself wants to stay at Liverpool for now.
