Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily transfer news and rumours roundup for 12th June 2017. Europe’s top clubs are closing in on big deals to strengthen their squads considerably over the summer transfer window and as always we bring you the top stories across the continent today. On that note, let’s head straight in.
Serie A
N’Zonzi to Juventus
Marca in Spain reports that Juventus are bidding for Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi. The current Serie A champions tried to sign the Frenchman in January but Sevilla rejected their €30 million bid.
The player has since renewed his contract with the Spanish club and that has increased his buyout clause to €40 million. Juventus will have to meet his buyout clause if they are to land the player from sunny Seville.
Perisic wants to leave Inter Milan
According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic has decided to leave the club this summer with Manchester United his most likely destination. Inter are currently demanding €50 million (£44 million) but United are prepared to offer only €40 million (£35.2 million) which is why the deal has hit a roadblock. It was earlier thought that Perisic might stay on to play under Luciano Spalleti, but he instead wants to link up with Jose Mourinho.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich close in on Tolisso
Kicker reports that Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a fee with Lyon for the transfer of Corentin Tolisso. The reigning German champions are willing to pay slightly under the €40 million asking price up front and Lyon are reportedly happy with the initial €35 million along with €15 million in bonus and add-ons should the player perform well. This has put Bayern in pole position to the player ahead of European rivals Juventus, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and AC Milan.
Monchengladbach want Chelsea youngster Traore
Bild reports that Borussia Monchengladbach are interested in signing Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore. The youngster was on loan at Ajax Amsterdam last season and led the club to the Europa League final where they fell to Manchester United. The youngster could either switch to the German club on loan or a permanent deal worth €15 million. At the moment it is unclear whether Chelsea are willing to lose the youngster permanently or prefer sending him to Monchengladbach on loan.
Premier League
Liverpool make contact with Mbappe
According to the Daily Mail and Sky Sports, Jurgen Klopp has made contact with Kylian Mbappe’s representatives regarding a potential transfer to Merseyside. The Reds are mulling over the possibility of entering the race to sign Mbappe and Klopp has reportedly asked the French youngster’s representatives themselves whether a deal could be negotiated.
A number of clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and PSG are all rumoured to be looking into the possibility of signing the player.
Manchester City ready huge Sanchez offer
The Daily Star reports that Manchester City are ready to make Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez the highest paid player in the club’s history. According to the report, Pep Guardiola wants a reunion with his former player and is ready to offer the Chilean a massive £275,000-a-week contract to join City. Sanchez is wanted by Bayern Munich as well and has not signed a new contract at Arsenal.
Diego Costa speaks about Chelsea and a potential move
Diego Costa has finally spoken to the media after all the speculation surrounding his future. “I do not know. I have a contract with Chelsea, they have to know what to do with me and I have to wait and know the decision that my club takes,” he said.
“Things do not work in this way. The fight for the place has to be fair to stay and fight, but the fight is not fair and I have to leave. I have a contract of two years with Chelsea, they have to decide. If they sell me, I will look for the best choice. Atletico is among them, it would not mean not playing, they can loan me out to some team in Spain, Brazil or wherever, but I have to play.
“Everyone knows that I have a lot of affection for them. Of course, I rule out China, I have to think about the World Cup. Atletico is a club that I have a lot of affection for, independently of whether I go there or not, I will continue to love them,” he concluded.
La Liga
Barcelona ready €100 million Verratti bid
Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Barcelona will make a €100 million bid for PSG’s Marco Verratti this month. The Italian midfielder has spoken to his club and has informed them that he is unhappy at the Parc de Princes as per reports from L’Equipe. Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also interested in signing Verratti with Real Madrid also sniffing around. However, it is believed that Barcelona lead the race for his signature.
Sevilla want Michy Batshuayi
Sevilla are interested in signing Chelsea’s Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi this summer. The striker is looking for regular first team football and wants a move as per reports in Spain. Batshuayi scored the goal that won Chelsea the Premier League title but is unhappy with his lack of first-team action.
Rest of Europe
Manchester City close in on Mexican winger
According to Sky Sports, Manchester City are nearing a deal for Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano. The 21-year-old Mexican has impressed over the last two seasons, scoring 22 goals in 69 league appearances for his club Pachuca. City have nearly completed the deal and should be ready to announce the signing of Lozano within the next two weeks.
Mathieu Valbuena signs for Fenerbahce
According to reports, Fenerbahce are set to complete the signing of Mathieu Valbuena. A tweet from the forward confirmed the same. He has landed in Turkey to finalise the move.
