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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the 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 18, 2018:
Premier League
Manchester United readying a big money move for Willian
Jose Mourinho has reignited his interest in the Chelsea winger Willian this summer. According to the Daily Mail, United are ready to lodge a €60 million bid for the Brazilian international. It was Mourinho who first brought Willian to England from Shakhtar Donetsk and now he is looking for a reunion.
Willian started just 20 Premier League games last season for Chelsea and despite winning the Chelsea player of the year award, he was not favoured by Antonio Conte. The winger has himself admitted that life on the bench was difficult for him.
Meanwhile, a wide creative player is high on United's priority this transfer window as Mourinho looks to sharpen his blunt attack. Willian can be a perfect fit at Old Trafford and one can expect the Red Devils to go all out for the Brazilian winger this summer.
James Maddison closing in on a move to Leicester City
Norwich City midfielder James Maddison has decided to join Leicester City over Southampton. Sky Sports can reveal that both Leicester and Southampton had a £22 million bid accepted for the England U-21 international but the player decided on a move to the Foxes.
Maddison was looking to stay in the Midlands region where he grew up and hence chose to join the 2015/16 Premier League champions. He is expected to undergo a medical this Friday and will finalize his personal terms tonight.
Serie A
Napoli target Petr Cech
With Pepe Reina set to represent AC Milan next season, Napoli are looking to rope in Petr Cech on a season-long loan spell. The Sun has reported that Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a move for his former Chelsea goalkeeper.
Cech has been at Arsenal since 2015 but is expected to lose his no.1 status this summer with Bernd Leno on his way to the Emirates. Napoli are keen on landing Cech whereas the Czech custodian will also look to be a regular starter at a new club.
Sami Khedira set to extend his stay at Juventus
Juventus have opened extension talks with Sami Khedira, Calciomercato understands. The German midfielder has reportedly decided to extend his stay in Turin despite rumours of him rife about leaving the club.
Emre Can's impending arrival had cast doubts over his role for the Bianconeri but Massimiliano Allegri rates the 31-year-old highly who scored 9 goals in Serie A last season.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich preparing a €90 million bid for Ousmane Dembele
The Bavarians are ready to smash their transfer record to rope in Barcelona and France winger Ousmane Dembele. Bayern Munich know that Dembele has not been given a fair chance in Spain and is unhappy at the club. A €90 million bid is set to be sanctioned by the club hierarchy, according to Don Balon.
Barcelona are also looking to offload the exceptionally talented winger. Bayern Munich are looking for successors to Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben and believe the duo of Dembele and Coman can do the job in the foreseeable future.
Juventus enter Jerome Boateng race
Eurosport has claimed that Juventus may make a move for Jerome Boateng in the coming months. The centre-back has told Bayern Munich that he will leave the club this summer after eight seasons at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarians are ready to let him go but will demand at least €50 million. Juventus are worried over Giorgio Chiellini's fitness and Daniele Rugani's form and hence are looking to make a move for the World Cup-winning central defender.
La Liga
Julen Lopetegui eyeing four summer signings
The new Real Madrid manager has put the recent Spain saga behind him and is now focusing on the big task at the Bernabeu. As expected, Real Madrid are eyeing a major overhaul this summer with many incomings and outgoings expected.
According to Don Balon, Lopetegui has asked Florentino Perez for four signings ahead of his first season at the club. The four names on the manager's radar are: Alisson Becker, Jerome Boateng, Alvaro Odriozola and Robert Lewandowski.
The 51-year-old wants to play Lewandowski and Ronaldo up front and Isco in the no.10 role behind them. It is also expected that Bale and Benzema or one of them will be offloaded in the coming months.
Sevilla identify Steven N'Zonzi replacement
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Steven N'Zonzi for €40 million in the summer. According to AS, Sevilla have started their work in bringing in his replacement and have identified Real Madrid's Marcos Llorente as the perfect fit.
Llorente was used sparingly by Real Madrid last season and made the most of his 30 appearances as a substitute. Julen Lopetugui may look to offload him with Sevilla now looking to sign him for around €15 million.
Rest of the world
Mino Raiola sparks rumours of Mario Balotelli's move to Marseille
Mario Balotelli has been linked with a €10 million move to Marseille from Nice. After two seasons at the Allianz Riviere, the Italian striker is now looking for a new challenge. He scored 33 goals in two campaigns for the Ligue 1 side.
On his reported move to Marseille, his agent Mino Raiola was quoted by Goal as saying, "We have good relations with Marseille, I know the director very well. He can marry very well with the Marseillais mentality, that's for sure."
Liverpool interested in Alex Telles
A Bola has linked Liverpool with FC Porto left-back Alex Telles. It is reported that the Reds are mulling over the idea of activating the €40 million release clause for the Brazilian full-back. Telles has supposedly impressed Jurgen Klopp with Chelsea also monitoring the situation.
