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 July 6, 2017:
Serie A
Juventus set to face stiff competition for Danilo
The Italian champions have made Real Madrid's Danilo their prime candidate to replace Dani Alves who is on his way to Manchester City. But Don Balon has now claimed that Chelsea will rival Juventus for Danilo's signature. The Brazilian is a criticised figure in Spain and hence wants out from Madrid. It is said that the Blues are ready to bid £22 million for the full-back which means that Juventus will have to match or increase the offer.
Chelsea agree terms with Antonio Rudiger
The Blues are close to agreeing to a deal for AS Roma centre-back Antonio Rudiger. Caught offside report that Chelsea have agreed on personal terms with the defender and are ready to pay €38 million for his signature. He is expected to sign a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will earn close to £90,000 per week. The West Londoners missed out on Leonardo Bonucci and Virgil van Dijk and hence had to be satisfied with the German defender.
AC Milan reach an agreement to sell midfielder
Calciomercato reveals that AC Milan and Trabzonspor have reached a consensus over the sale of the Milan midfielder. The two clubs have reportedly agreed a €6 million fee for Juraj Kucka. The former Genoa star made 67 appearances for the Rossoneri during his time with the club. The personal terms are yet to be agreed between Kucka and Trabzonspor but it’s likely the deal will materialise soon.
Premier League
Manchester United target Julian Weigl
After missing out on targets like Eric Dier and Nemanja Matic, Manchester United have turned their attention towards Borussia Dortmund's Julian Weigl. Daily Mail reports that United are eager to lure the 21-year old away from Germany and see him as a future star. Weigl is currently injured and will be back in September. Dortmund are keen on holding on to their prized asset but might change their mind if United bid in excess of £40 million.
Alexis Sanchez wants £400,000 per week
The Chilean has made it clear that if he is to remain at Arsenal, he needs to be offered a weekly wage of £400,000. Daily Mirror reports that Sanchez is ready to put pen to paper but only if the Gunners make him the highest paid player in the Premier League. He has just 12 months remaining on his contract with Manchester City and Bayern Munich vying for his signature.
Bundesliga
RB Leipzig close to signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
ESPN reports that the Bundesliga's surprise campaigners, RB Leipzig, are close in their pursuit of PSG's Jean-Kevin Augustin. The 20-year old is a highly-rated French midfielder but wants regular playing time under his belt which is why he has rejected a contract extension with Paris. Augustin played 10 matches last season, scored one goal and delivered two assists.
Eintracht Frankfurt sign Napoli midfielder
Sky Sports have revealed that the Napoli midfielder Jonathan De Guzman has agreed to join Frankfurt this summer. He is all set to sign a three-year deal with the German side and is expected to join them on the club's tour of the United States. De Guzman was finding it tough to get starts in Naples and was eyeing a move away from Italy.
La Liga
Kylian Mbappe decides the condition on which he will join Real Madrid
According to a special report in Diario Gol, Mbappe and his representatives have made clear one condition which will see the 18-year old in a Real Madrid shirt this summer. Mbappe wants to earn as much as the other Galacticos in the Real Madrid squad and wants a salary on parity with Gareth Bale. He wants to be the club's second highest earner after Cristiano Ronaldo. This demand might surprise a few of the Madrid hierarchy who are already questioning spending over £100 million on a teenager.
Real Madrid set price for Gareth Bale
Though the superstar has made it clear that he wants to fight for his place at Real Madrid, the European champions are making plans for life after him. According to Diario Gol, Los Blancos have set a price tag of £88 million on Gareth Bale and are ready to sell him this summer at the mentioned price. Manchester United are linked with the Welshman and might move for Bale if they fail to land their prime targets.
FC Barcelona to make a bid for Arsenal defender
Spanish tabloid, Sport have reported that the Catalans are going to make a £26 million bid for Hector Bellerin. The right back has been a long-term target for Barcelona and this summer might finally see Bellerin back to Spain in a Barcelona shirt. Arsenal want to keep hold of their prized defender but might have to accept Barcelona's demands as Bellerin himself wants a move to his former club.
Rest of the world
Lyon identify Alexander Lacazette’s replacement
Sport claim that Lyon have decided to move for FC Barcelona's Munir El Haddadi after losing star striker, Lacazette to Arsenal. Barcelona are accepting offers for the striker and have already told Munir that his future lies elsewhere. The Catalans want €15 million for the forward with the French club ready to pay the mentioned amount.
Iker Casillas to stay put with FC Porto
The Spanish custodian has made it official through his Twitter account that he is staying with Porto for another season. Casillas' contract expired last month but the Portuguese club extended his contract by a year which will see the goalkeeper stay put in Portugal for another season. He had been linked with Liverpool a few weeks ago but Casillas has now put those rumours to bed.
