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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 8, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid ready to hijack a move for Thiago Alcantara
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has a devious plan up his sleeve to hurt eternal rivals, FC Barcelona. According to Don Balon, Real are preparing a mega-money move for Bayern Munich midfielder and Barcelona's top target Thiago Alcantara.
The Catalan club have been linked with a move for their academy graduate with the player also keen on a return to Spain. But it is now reported that Perez is set to hijack a move for Thiago who he sees as a long-term replacement for Luka Modric.
Thiago is still believed to hold a grudge against Barcelona for letting him go in 2013 and is also angered by the club's stance against his brother Rafinha. It is because of this that Real Madrid are confident that Thiago will reject Barcelona's advances to sign for their immediate rivals.
Manchester United to let David De Gea leave on one condition
Diario Gol states that Real Madrid have held talks with De Gea and his representatives over a move to the Bernabeu this summer. The custodian is keen on a move back to his homeland with Florentino Perez also desperate to get a hold of the Spaniard.
Manchester United know De Gea's intentions of leaving England but will do business with Real Madrid only after they sign the goalkeeper's replacement. United have identified Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak as De Gea's replacement and will only let De Gea go if they are able to sign the Slovenian.
Serie A
Gonzalo Higuain gives the go-ahead for a move to England
Amidst rumours of Chelsea and Juventus preparing a swap deal between Gonzalo Higuain and Alvaro Morata, the Argentine striker has revealed that he would love to play in the Premier League.
Higuain was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying, "I have a contract with Juventus and I'm very calm and happy in Turin. But I would love to play in the Premier League, it would fascinate me a lot."
Lazio name price for Felipe Anderson
West Ham have enquired about the services of Lazio's Felipe Anderson. Now, Sky Sports have revealed that Lazio have quoted a €50 million valuation for the 25-year-old winger.
Anderson is an integral member of the Lazio squad and has made 177 appearances for the club in five seasons.
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund sign Thomas Delaney
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Werder Bremen midfielder Thomas Delaney. The industrious box-to-box midfielder has signed for the club for a fee in the region of €20 million.
Delaney has signed a four-year contract with the Westfalenstadion outfit. The Danish international made 32 appearances for Bremen last season, scoring 3 goals.
David Alaba sees his future at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba has revealed that his future lies at the Allianz Arena while also claiming that Real Madrid are interested in him. Alaba has spent the last decade with Bayern Munich.
Alaba told Bild, "I'm staying at Bayern Munich. I have a contract until 2021. I'm feeling very well in Munich, there's nothing more to say about it."
Premier League
Harry Kane signs a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs talisman Harry Kane has today penned a new six-year deal with the club, keeping him at the White Hart Lane until 2024. The extension has also seen Kane's salary doubled to £200,000 per week.
It is believed that the striker will earn up to £15 million per year including bonuses.
Antonio Conte rejects Real Madrid
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Antonio Conte desires to stay at Chelsea and complete his contract at Stamford Bridge. The Italian has one year remaining on his deal and will only leave the club if the Chelsea board decides to sack him with proper compensation.
Meanwhile, Conte is unsure about the freedom that he will get at Real Madrid and is also worried about the players getting on board with his disciplinarian methods. Hence, he has rejected a move to the Spanish capital.
Rest of the world
Liverpool to confirm Nabil Fekir's signature tonight
According to James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo, the Reds will announce the arrival of Nabil Fekir from Lyon in a few hours. The Frenchman has passed his medical in Paris after Liverpool's medical staff flew down to the French capital to complete a move for the 24-year-old.
Fekir has signed for Liverpool for a fee of £53.8 million.
Real Madrid to rival FC Barcelona for Rodrygo Goes
The 17-year-old Santos wonderkid is set to spark a transfer battle between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Marca understands that Real Madrid have made their interest known to the player and the club and are looking to wrap up a deal for the teenager as soon as possible.
Barcelona have long been linked with Rodrygo and will not let a talent dubbed as "the next Neymar" to join their rivals. Rodrygo has a release clause of €50 million at Santos.
