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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite 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 8, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid ready to spend €500 million this summer on three signings
According to Don Balon, Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is all set for a blockbuster summer transfer window. The Spanish daily has reported that Perez has sanctioned a €500 million war chest for Zinedine Zidane which will see the arrival of three high profile signings.
It is reported that Real Madrid want Neymar, Mohamed Salah and Fabian Ruiz this summer. Also, Perez is ready to offload Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to create a new attacking trio of Neymar, Ronaldo and Salah up front.
Real Madrid hope to sign Neymar for €300 million, Salah for around €200 million and are looking to sign the Real Betis midfielder Fabian Ruiz on a free transfer by offering Dani Ceballos in return.
FC Barcelona looking to offload Gerard Deulofeu
Another report from Don Balon has suggested that FC Barcelona do not intend to use Gerard Deulofeu next season. The forward is currently on loan at Watford and will return to Spain in the summer. But the club are looking to sell him at the end of the season with Watford interested in taking him on board on a permanent basis.
Serie A
Juventus to hold talks with Massimiliano Allegri
Sky Sports have revealed that Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri are all set for showdown talks at the end of the season. With Allegri being Arsenal's top managerial target, Juventus are looking to have clear the air talks with their manager.
The club wants him to continue but it is believed that they won't come in Allegri's way if he decides to embark on a new challenge.
Liverpool and Juventus prepare a swap deal
Liverpool have enquired about the services of Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira, the Sun reports. With the Italian giants closing in on a move for Emre Can, Liverpool are looking to raid Juventus to solidify their midfield. Khedira is also reportedly eyeing a move to the Premier League before he calls it a day.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich willing to sell Robert Lewandowski
In a surprising turn of events, the Express has reported that Bayern Munich are ready to part ways with Robert Lewandowski. The Bavarians are not impressed with the striker's attitude in recent weeks and are now looking to sell him to the highest bidder.
Manchester United and Real Madrid have been linked with the Polish striker who has scored 106 goals in 125 matches for the Bundesliga champions.
Schalke 04 to target Sebastian Rudy
Schalke will look to sign a midfielder in the coming months to replace the likes of Max Meyer and Leon Goretzka. Bild has hence reported that Schalke are set to target Bayern Munich's Sebastian Rudy as a potential solution. Schalke want Rudy on a season long loan with an option to sign him on a permanent deal next summer.
Premier League
Manchester United closing in on their first summer signing
In a big revelation by the Sun, it has been claimed that Manchester United have struck a deal with Lazio for the summer signing of midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. United had breakthrough talks with the player's agent and Lazio this week.
The Red Devils have reportedly agreed to pay £80 million for securing the services of Milinkovic-Savic. He will be the club's second most expensive signing of all time and is expected to play alongside Matic and Pogba next season.
Tottenham Hotspur contact Claudio Ranieri
According to Presse Ocean, Spurs have contacted Claudio Ranieri who is set to leave Nantes this summer. The Londoners are unsure over Mauricio Pochettino's future who has been linked with a move to PSG. Ranieri has been targeted by Spurs to take over if Pochettino decides to leave the Premier League.
Rest of the world
Andres Iniesta set for a move to Japan
ESPN has reported that Andres Iniesta has agreed to move to Japan and has signed a three year deal with Vissel Kobe. Iniesta has penned a €30 million per year deal with the Japanese side. The legendary midfielder was also previously linked with a number of Chinese and Australian sides.
Angel Di Maria holds talks with Atletico Madrid
Cadena Ser has claimed that Di Maria and his agent has held informal talks with Atletico Madrid over a summer move. The Argentine is desperate to end his stay with PSG after falling down the pecking order due to the arrival of Neymar and Mbappe.
Atletico Madrid are also looking for reinforcements with Antoine Griezmann all set to join FC Barcelona this summer.
