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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final month, top clubs are keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 9, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid to offload five players to fund Neymar's transfer
Yesterday it was revealed that Neymar would cost around €300 million for Real Madrid this summer. And today, Don Balon has reported that Los Blancos have decided to sell five first-team players to fund a move for Neymar.
The players on Real Madrid's selling list are Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Dani Ceballos, Matteo Kovacic and Jesus Vallejo. The club hierarchy are looking to raise at least €200 million from the sale of these five players.
Atletico Madrid contact Edinson Cavani
With Antoine Griezmann closing in on a move to FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid have started preparing for life after the Frenchman. Mundo Deportivo has reported that Atletico have contacted PSG's Edinson Cavani over a potential summer deal.
Cavani has long been linked with a move away from Paris and may accept the proposal to replace Griezmann at the Wanda Metropolitana.
Serie A
AS Roma name Alisson's price
Alisson Becker is a man in demand! With Liverpool and Real Madrid tracking the Brazilian custodian, Roma are trying their best to keep their star man at the club.
Corriere Dello Sport has revealed that Roma sporting director Monchi will only listen to offers for Alisson exceeding €100 million - a figure Roma believe will fend off any interest in the goalkeeper.
Wolves eyeing a move for Andre Silva
Sky Sport Italia has claimed that newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers have made AC Milan striker Andre Silva their top summer target. Silva has failed to make an impact with the Rossoneri and is eyeing a move away from Italy. He scored eight goals in Europa League this season.
Bundesliga
Manchester United to offer Martial plus cash for Christian Pulisic
Jose Mourinho has reportedly decided to offload Anthony Martial who has failed to impress him in recent months. The Mirror has claimed that United will use Martial in a swap deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Christian Pulisic.
The 22-year-old forward was previously linked with a move to Liverpool but a swap deal will tempt Dortmund more to sell Pulisic to United.
Bayer Leverkusen sign Mitchell Weiser
Bayer Leverkusen have today announced the signing of Hertha Berlin right back Mitchell Weiser on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old fullback will join his new team next month. Weiser can also play on the wings and can be used as a substitute for Leon Bailey on the flanks.
Premier League
Manchester United to make a move for Raphael Varane
In a sensational claim by Don Balon, it has been claimed that Manchester United will make a €70 million bid for Raphael Varane this summer. Varane has long been targeted by United with Jose Mourinho keen on a reunion with his former player.
It is also said that Varane is ready for a move to Manchester United where he will be the club's no.1 defender.
Premier League trio want Yaya Toure
Toure will play his final home game tonight for Manchester City and will be a free agent soon. The Mirror has reported that as many as three PL clubs are looking to take Toure on board. Clubs such as Everton, Burnley and Wolves are all interested in signing the experienced Ivorian.
Rest of the world
Jurgen Klopp meets Nabil Fekir
Canal Plus reporter Romain Collet-Gaudim has revealed that Jurgen Klopp recently met Lyon's Nabil Fekir ahead of a €70 million move to Liverpool. The Reds are said to be in advanced talks with the forward as Liverpool close in on another blockbuster signing.
Wayne Rooney in talks with DC United
The Washington Post has revealed that Wayne Rooney is in serious talks with DC United over a summer move to the MLS. Rooney has one year left on his Everton deal and is valued at around £20 million. DC United are also targeting Javier Hernandez and Carlos Tevez this summer.
