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 11, 2017:
Serie A
Inter Milan have entered the race for Nemanja Matic
According to Corriere Dello Sport, the Nerazzurri have decided to make a bid for Chelsea's wantaway midfielder, Nemanja Matic. Manchester United were the favourites to land him but Romelu Lukaku’s move to the Red Devils has worsened the relations between the two clubs.
Meanwhile, Inter are poised to make a bid of £30 million for the Serbian. Inter's Gary Medel is set to leave the club and Matic is seen as a like for like replacement.
Torino have received no bids so far for Andrea Belotti
Despite Belotti being linked with numerous clubs, Torino have not received an official bid from any of his interested suitors. This was revealed by the club's chairman Urbano Cairo. He said, “I chose the clause to be €100m abroad remember because it is very high and for the moment no-one has come in for him. I’m glad he’s with us and hope he stays.”
Belotti is expected to be in Turin for the next season.
Sampdoria sell Luis Muriel to Sevilla
After scoring 11 goals in Serie A last season, striker Luis Muriel has secured a move to Sevilla. He signed a five-year deal with the club, joining them for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old is Sevilla's second signing of the summer after the Spanish club signed Ever Banega last month.
Premier League
Chelsea inch closer to becoming Tiemoue Bakayako's next club
Contrary to most reports, Sky Sports has claimed that Chelsea are the favourites to sign AS Monaco's midfielder in the coming week. Manchester United had no interest in Bakayako, reports the reliable source. He is set to fly to London soon and will be announced as a Chelsea player before the club's pre-season tour. Bakayako will cost the Blues a fee of £40 million plus bonuses.
Manchester United snubbed Alexandre Lacazette
The Guardian has claimed that Arsenal's record signing, Alexandre Lacazette was earlier offered to Manchester United. But the Red Devils denied an interest in the French forward which paved the way for a £46 million transfer to the Gunners. Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho had decided to go for either Romelu Lukaku or Alvaro Morata and was eventually able to land the Belgian.
Tottenham Hotspur show an interest in Manchester City striker
Spurs have hijacked Leicester City's plans of signing Kelechi Iheanacho from the Citizens. The Sun reports that Mauricio Pochettino wants a talented deputy for Harry Kane and sees the Nigerian youngster as the perfect option. Iheanacho wants to stay in England but City want at least £30 million for the striker.
Bundesliga
Signing James Rodriguez was Carlo Ancelotti's biggest wish
Bayern Munich supremo, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that taking Rodriguez on board was Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti’s biggest wish of the summer. The Bavarians have announced a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid for the Colombian. They can also sign Rodriguez for a fee of £35 million in 2019.
Rummenigge said after signing Rodriguez, "Signing Rodriguez was our coach Carlo Ancelotti’s biggest wish, following their successful spell working together in Madrid. James is a very versatile player. He’s a goalscorer himself, he sets up a lot of goals and on top of that, he’s great from set-pieces. There’s no question that this transfer further increases the quality in our team.”
Hertha Berlin sign Jonathan Klinsmann
The capital side have announced the signing of Jonathan Klinsmann - son of Germany's national team coach, Jurgen Klinsmann. The 20-year-old is a goalkeeper and will join the first team squad this summer.
La Liga
Atletico Madrid to sign AS Monaco's Fabinho
According to AS, in-demand midfielder, Fabinho has decided to join Atletico Madrid. He is supposedly ready to snub Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain to sign for Diego Simeone's side. The Colchoneros are under a transfer embargo at the moment which means that Fabinho will only get to make his debut in January. This has not deterred the Spanish club who are ready to make a €45 million bid for the midfielder.
Neymar reveals that he is happy at FC Barcelona
According to the Bleacher Report, Neymar has ended all speculation about his exit by confirming that he is happy with the Catalans and intends to stay in Spain for the foreseeable future. When asked about Manchester United's speculated interest in him, the Brazilian ridiculed the question and replied in a sarcastic way. He was asked if he would join the Red Devils this summer to which he replied, "Yes...or Eibar!"
Rest of the world
William Carvalho wants to play in the Premier League
The Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho has expressed his desire to play in England. His club are destined to lose him this summer and have already started preparing for life without him. A Bola report that West Bromwich Albion have had a €20 million bid rejected for Carvalho with Lisbon wanting close to €30 million for the Portuguese. Newcastle United and Arsenal are also monitoring the situation.
Dani Alves lands in Paris to confirm his next move
France 24 has claimed that a private jet carrying Dani Alves and his wife landed in Paris a few hours back. The Brazilian has reportedly decided to snub Manchester City in order to ply his trade in the French capital. This will be a big blow to Pep Guardiola who thought that he had one more signing in the bag but the riches of PSG seem to have worked their magic on the marauding fullback.
