PSG superstar favours Barcelona over Real Madrid, Courtois' replacement identified and more: Transfer round-up, June 2, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.

And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on June 1, 2018:

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La Liga

Kylian Mbappe favours a move to FC Barcelona over Real Madrid

Real Madrid are set for another blow after Zidane's exit. According to Diario Gol, Kylian Mbappe has favoured a move to FC Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer. Due to FFP regulations, it is believed that Paris Saint Germain will have to let Mbappe go ahead of the new season for around €180 million.

Mbappe was earlier said to be keen on donning the colours of Real Madrid but Zinedine Zidane's exit has turned the tide in Barcelona's favour. It is now reported that the Frenchman is keen on forming a partnership with Lionel Messi.

FC Barcelona are growing restless over their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann with the forward having second thoughts over leaving Atletico Madrid. Hence, it is reported that the Catalans have moved on and are now set to target the next superstar of world football - Kylian Mbappe.

Zinedine Zidane recommends his successor at Real Madrid

The folks at Don Balon have claimed that Zinedine Zidane has recommended a name to Florentino Perez to be chosen as his successor. Real Madrid have so far been linked with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Guti to take over from the Frenchman.

But Zidane has reportedly suggested the name of Napoli's Maurizio Sarri to the Real Madrid boardroom. He believes that Sarri's beautiful style of play along with his man management skills will be a hit at the club. Sarri is on the lookout for a new job after Napoli signed Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement.

Serie A

On his way to Maribor

Emre Can agrees a four year deal with Juventus

After months of courtship, Calciomercato has claimed that Emre Can is finally on his way to Juventus. The midfielder is expected to sign a four year deal in Turin and is expected to undergo a medical next week.

He will sign for the Italian champions on a free transfer after rejecting Liverpool's advances of a new deal because of a disagreement over the addition of a release clause in the contract.

Napoli reject €50 million bid for Jorginho

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that the Italian side has rejected a €50 million move for Jorginho. The midfielder is Pep Guardiola's top priority this summer as the English champions are looking to wrap a deal for him as soon as possible.

De Laurentiis was quoted by Goal as saying, "Jorginho? I have refused an offer from Man City worth €45m plus €5m in bonuses.”

Bundesliga

Back to FC Barcelona?

Bayern Munich name price for Thiago Alcantara

According to Don Balon, Bayern Munich are ready to sell Thiago Alcantara this summer and have named a €70 million price for the midfielder. FC Barcelona are linked with making a move for their former player as Thiago has publicly stated his wish to return to his boyhood club.

Barcelona value Thiago at €50 million but believe that an agreement will be reached between the two clubs in the coming days.

RB Leipzig want €100 million for Timo Werner

With Robert Lewandowski hell-bent on leaving Bayern Munich this summer, the German champions have reportedly decided Timo Werner as his direct replacement.

Bild reports that RB Leipzig are keen on holding onto their prized asset and only an offer in the range of €100 million will change their mind. Werner has a contract with Leipzig until 2020.

Premier League

Thibaut Courtois' replacement at Chelsea?

Chelsea eyeing Jack Butland as Thibaut Courtois replacement

Thibaut Courtois has reportedly rejected a contract extension from the Blues and is said to be on his way back to Madrid. The Daily Mail understands that Chelsea are now lining up a move for Stoke City's Jack Butland as Courtois' replacement.

Chelsea have also been linked with AS Roma's Alisson Becker but with no Champions League football and an uncertain future under Roman Abramovich, a move for the Brazilian does not seem feasible for the Blues. Butland is a more economical option for Chelsea with Stoke valuing him at £35 million.

Everton to rival Manchester United for Marko Arnautovic

Everton's manager Marco Silva has made Marko Arnautovic his top priority this summer. The Sun has reported that Silva wants to build his Everton side around Arnautovic's pace and power and the new boss also has the backing of football director Marcel Brands.

West Ham value the Austrian at £50 million. The Toffees will have to beat Manchester United to the signing of Arnautovic as Jose Mourinho has identified the 29-year-old as a perfect backup to Romelu Lukaku.

Rest of the world

Reunion on the cards at Derby County

John Terry to join Frank Lampard at Derby County

A major reunion is on the cards at Derby as Frank Lampard looks to rope his close pal John Terry in at the Championship club. Lampard recently became the manager of the Rams and now wants Terry to play under him for one season.

Lampard told the Daily Star, "I had conversations with him this season about how he was getting on and about the Championship. He will definitely be there for me. We are close."

Fred ready to undergo Manchester United medical

According to the Daily Mail, Fred will have his Manchester United medical next week. The Brazilian midfielder is currently in England for a friendly against Croatia and is expected to sign for United in the coming days. Mourinho's side has reportedly agreed upon a £43 million fee plus add-ons for the Shakhtar Donetsk man.