Real Madrid plotting a sensational swap deal for Premier League superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 25th September, 2017

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 September 25, 2017:

La Liga

Real Madrid eyeing a sensational swap deal to sign Dele Alli

According to Don Balon, Dele Alli is high on Florentino Perez's summer wish list. Real Madrid president is eyeing a big money move for the 22-year-old midfielder and is ready to offer Matteo Kovacic in a swap deal. The Croatian has started just two games this season and finds himself way below in the pecking order.

As for Alli, the youngster dreams of a move to the Bernabeu with Real Madrid hoping that a change of agents might help them land the in-demand star. Alli is looking for a new agency with Jorge Mendes, football's super agent and a person close to Perez is eyeing a deal with the Tottenham Hotspur star which might make a move to Madrid happen soon.

Villarreal announce Fran Escriba successor

After a 4-0 loss to Getafe on Saturday, Fran Escriba was sacked by the Yellow Submarines after just six games into the new season. Villarreal had won just two of their first six matches and were 14th in La Liga. Today the club has confirmed the man who will take charge and lead the team from the dugout this season. Villarreal have promoted their B team coach Javi Calleja as the club's first team boss in a surprising yet much-appreciated move.

Serie A

Antonio Conte will return to Italy after his Chelsea stint

Antonio Conte misses Italy

Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte has recently revealed that he still misses his homeland Italy. Conte joined the Blues last year and has now revealed that he will return to the Serie A in the future. Talking to RadioUno, Conte revealed, "I miss it, that’s beyond doubt. Italy is my homeland, so once I have had some good experiences, formative experiences, important and life-changing experiences, I’ll be back. I don’t know when but that’s the aim."

After a successful spell with Juventus, Conte has long been linked with the hot seat at Inter Milan which may become a reality in the distant future.

Chelsea to renew interest in Alex Sandro

After failing to land the Brazilian left back in the past summer, Chelsea are set to go back for Alex Sandro in the winter transfer period. Tuttomercatoweb reports that the Blues will test Juventus' resolve in January with a bid in the region of £50 million. But the Italian newspaper also claims that Juventus are not interested in losing one of their integral players in the middle of the season.

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich missed out on many talented individuals

Bayern Munich turned down a chance to sign numerous world-class talents in the past

German publication, Kicker has claimed that Bayern Munich turned down a chance to sign the likes of Leroy Sane, Sadio Mane, Gabriel Jesus and Naby Keita before these players were signed up by other clubs. The reason being told is that the Bavarians are refusing to enter into a bidding war for a player with the board feel that it causes the price of a player to plummet.

The latest example of this philosophy being seen in the case of Naby Keita as Bayern Munich refused to pay his release clause of £48 million which was set to be activated in 2018.

Kingsley Coman advised Presnel Kimpembe to stay put at PSG

Bayern Munich winger, Kingsley Coman advised his former France U-21 teammate to snub interest from Bundesliga teams and continue his progress at the Parc Des Princes. Speaking to Telefoot, Coman said about Kimpembe, "He is very happy at PSG. I hope for him that he will continue, that one day he will be captain and that he will spend his entire career at the club."

The young centre-back has also been linked with Liverpool in the past with Jurgen Klopp seeing Kimpembe as an alternative to his number one target, Virgil Van Dijk.

Premier League

On Everton's radar

Manchester United set to open contract talks with David De Gea

The Red Devils are not willing to take any risk concerning the future of David De Gea and are hence in the process of offering De Gea a new improved deal. The 26-year-old has a contract until 2019 but the new deal might see it being extended by a further two years. United hope that making De Gea sign a new deal will practically end Real Madrid's hopes of signing the custodian next summer.

Everton interested in not one but two Arsenal strikers

The Toffees lack an out and out goal scorer upfront after failing to replace Romelu Lukaku in the summer. Ronald Koeman is set to rectify those mistakes in January with Liverpool Echo claiming that Everton are looking to sign the Arsenal striking duo of Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck.

Giroud has been a long-term target for Everton whereas Welbeck's tussle with the Gunners over a new deal might help Koeman to lure him to Goodison Park.

Ligue 1

Cracks appearing at the Parc Des Princes

A new twist in the Cavani-Neymar saga

In order to stop the tensions growing in the squad, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had reportedly offered Edinson Cavani a sum of €1 million to give up his penalty duties to Neymar. El Pais has further claimed that Cavani has rejected this offer which may have been the first of its kind in the history of the game. It is said that the majority of the Paris Saint Germain squad is with Edinson Cavani and feels that the Uruguayan has been hard done by.

Four clubs in line for Harold Moukoudi

19-year-old Le Havre defender, Harold Moukoudi has caught the attention of as many as four top European clubs, the Sun understands. The teenager is being linked with a January move as the likes of Arsenal, RB Leipzig, Nice and Bordeaux are looking to take him on board. Le Havre are looking to sell Moukoudi to the highest bidder in January.