Real Madrid to make £70 million bid for Manchester United superstar, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 20th November 2017

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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 November 17th, 2017:


La Liga

Real Madrid preparing a fresh bid for David De Gea

After a failed approach to bring De Gea back to Spain in 2015, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to renew their interest in the Manchester United custodian. The Daily Mirror reports that a goalkeeper is high on president Florentino Perez's demands with De Gea topping his wishlist.

De Gea has a contract with the Red Devils until 2019 and has been in fine form this season; picking up eight league sheets from twelve games. He is set to command a huge transfer fee in the region of £70 million which will see the Spaniard become the most expensive goalkeeper of all time.

FC Barcelona keen on a swap deal with Arsenal

Barcelona's interest in Mesut Ozil has been reported by us since the last week. The latest advancement in this story is that the Catalans have now set their sights on signing the German in January itself instead of waiting until the summer.

Don Balon has reported that FC Barcelona value Ozil at around £20 million considering that he is in the last few months of his Arsenal contract. The current La Liga leaders are looking to try and see a swap deal being taken place with Ozil coming to Camp Nou and Andre Gomes going the other way.

Serie A

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Claudio Ranieri interested in managing Italy

The Premier League winning manager former manager of Leicester City who is currently with Nantes, Claudio Ranieri, has fuelled speculation that he wants to manage Italy one day. After the sacking of Giampiero Ventura, a lot of Italian managers are being looked at such as Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte with Ranieri now also being in the mix.

When asked about taking over the reigns with the Italian national team, Ranieri was quoted by L'equipe as saying, "It's a source of pride for me, but you'd have to ask the president of Nantes, not me."

Javier Pastore's agent confirms Inter Milan interest

The Nerazzurri are on the lookout for a midfielder in January with Luciano Spalletti identifying Paris Saint-Germain's Javier Pastore as a potential target. Marcelo Simonian, his agent has today admitted that Pastore is interested in joining the Serie A side to Calciomercato.

But the Argentine's representative has also revealed that a big money offer from a Chinese club may change Pastore's decision.

Bundesliga

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Manchester City join a pile of clubs looking to sign the midfielder

Manchester City enter Leon Goretzka race

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City has joined a big line of top European clubs looking to sign Schalke's Leon Goretzka. A number of Premier League clubs are interested in the 22-year-old who is set to become a free agent in the summer.

He was reported to be Anfield bound as a direct replacement for his compatriot Emre Can but City's arrival may change the scene altogether. Goretzka's versatility to play as a defensive midfielder and also as a box to box midfielder has reportedly caught the City boss' attention.

Arsenal in talks with Borussia Dortmund's chief scout

ESPN can report that the Gunners are in advanced talks with Dortmund's chief scout - Sven Mislintat. It is Mislintat who is credited with bringing the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele among others to the Bundesliga side.

The 45-year-old is also on the radar of Bayern Munich who wants him as their technical director. But it is claimed that Arsenal are favourites to land Mislintat who joined Borussia Dortmund in 2009 and will now replace Arsenal's chief scout, Steve Rowley.

Premier League

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A blow to Real Madrid?

Harry Kane wants to end his career with Tottenham Hotspur

Real Madrid target, Harry Kane has today revealed that he wants to stay with Tottenham Hotspur for the rest of his career. Kane has been linked with a £200 million move to Real Madrid but his comments about his love for Spurs may change Los Blancos' transfer strategy.

Speaking ahead of a UEFA Champions League encounter against Borussia Dortmund, Kane said, "My goal is to play my entire career only for Tottenham. We have a fantastic team, a great coach, a professional training centre and we’re getting a new stadium. At the moment, everything suits me here and I’m happy."

Daniel Sturridge ready to quit Liverpool

In order to realize his World Cup dream, the Daily Mirror understands that Daniel Sturridge is looking for a new club in January. The striker is not Liverpool's first choice striker and has been an unused substitute in the last two matches.

Liverpool are reportedly in agreement with Sturridge over his playing time and may hence send him elsewhere on a short loan spell.

Ligue 1

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Thiago Silva on offensive mode to lure Philippe Coutinho to PSG

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil centre-back, Thiago has today revealed to Telefoot that he spent the entire international break trying to persuade Philippe Coutinho to join PSG instead of FC Barcelona. The playmaker is keen on joining the Catalans despite the French giants offering him a bigger wage structure.

Thiago revealed, "I speak a lot to him. I hope that before the end of the season, even before, for Christmas, there could be a surprise for us." Meanwhile, Coutinho recently revealed in an interview that he intends to spend the current season with Liverpool contrary to reports suggesting a move in January.

Ryan Giggs wanted by Wales

After Chris Coleman's departure to Sunderland, Wales are currently in the hunt for a new man at the helm. Ryan Giggs is one of the candidates linked to the hot seat and Mark Hughes - the former Wales international and the current Stoke City manager has endorsed Giggs' cause.

When asked about Ryan Giggs' chances, Hughes said, "I think he Giggs would be a candidate and a good choice - I'd recommend him. I know from my experience of getting the Welsh job early in my career, they weren't ideal circumstances if I'm honest."

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