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 June 13, 2017:
Serie A
Juventus eyeing a move for Riyad Mahrez
The Bianconeri are the latest team to take an interest in the wantaway Leicester City winger, Riyad Mahrez. According to the Mirror, Juventus are ready to rival Arsenal for the Algerian winger with a bid of over £30 million.
Mahrez recently expressed his desire to leave Leicester this summer and has already seen two top clubs vie for his signature. Arsene Wenger is said to be a big fan of the player while Juventus will target him if they miss out on signing Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa.
Fiorentina winger set to start a bidding war between two Premier League clubs
Tuttosport has revealed that Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi is being targeted by a host of clubs which include Chelsea and Manchester United. Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested but the Italian club wants to sell the winger abroad. Chelsea see Bernardeschi as a backup option on the flanks whereas Manchester United have given up on their pursuit of Ivan Perisic and now want Bernardeschi. He is reported to have a release clause of £35 million.
Bundesliga
Renato Sanchez rejects Manchester United
The Daily Mail claims that Bayern Munich starlet, Renato Sanchez is ready to snub interest from the Red Devils in order to play for FC Barcelona. The Portuguese youngster is keen on a move to Spain and wants to play alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. He has fallen out of favour with Carlo Ancelotti at the Allianz Arena and is, therefore, looking for a move away from Germany.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos attracting attention from Arsenal
Borussia Dortmund might lose one of their experienced defenders this summer as the Mirror reports that Arsenal are keen on signing the Greek international, Sokratis Papastathopoulos for a decent fee. The 29-year-old recently said in an interview, "When you are young you have time to get things, but I am not anymore and I want to win titles."
This statement from Papastathopoulos has ignited all these rumours with the English tabloids also stating that Chelsea are in the race to sign the central defender.
Premier League
Time for more "Pogboom" in England?
Talksport claims that Everton are readying a bid for Saint Etienne's central defender, Florentin Pogba, the elder brother of the world's most expensive player and Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba. The Toffees are looking for a centre-back this summer with manager Ronald Koeman reportedly impressed with Pogba's performances this season. Florentin’s contract with the French club expires next season which means Everton will acquire him for cheap.
Chelsea identify Eden Hazard replacement
With Real Madrid expected to make a bid for Eden Hazard this summer, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is preparing for life without the Belgian winger. The Sun claims that he has identified Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne as the player to replace Hazard. A bid of £45 million will be enough for Chelsea to prize Insigne away from Naples, with the winger currently in the form of his life.
La Liga
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid transfer saga
The teenager's future has slowly become the talk of the town with almost all of the big clubs in Europe plotting a move for the AS Monaco wonder kid. Real Madrid seem to be leading the race and AS now reports that Zinedine Zidane is ready to sign Mbappe this summer and loan him back to Monaco for a season. The Madrid boardroom feels this is the best possible option for all the parties involved as Real Madrid will get a better player in one year while Mbappe will increase his chances of playing for France in the next World Cup.
FC Barcelona's target not for sale
Paris Saint-Germain have dented Barcelona's hopes of signing 24-year-old midfielder, Marco Verratti. Marca has revealed that PSG president Nasser al Khelaifi has rebuffed any interest in his club's top player. The Catalans were ready to offer close to €100 million for Verratti but it is now being reported that the Italian will be offered a new lucrative deal instead.
Rest of Europe
Lyon decide the price for Alexandre Lacazette
After rumours surfaced concerning talks between Lyon and Arsenal for French striker Alexandre Lacazette, the Telegraph has now reported that the French club have settled on the price for which they will part ways with their valuable asset. It is said that Lyon are demanding £48.7 million for Lacazette along with a further £10.3 million in add-ons. The total price for the striker is around £60 million which won't be much of a problem for the Gunners if they are serious in their pursuit of the 25-year-old.
Nantes want Claudio Ranieri
Squawka has reported that the French club Nantes want 65-year-old Claudio Ranieri to take charge in the coming days. The club's president Waldemar Kita has revealed that they are looking at 3-4 names for the manager's post with Ranieri leading the race at the moment. Nantes will provide him with a similar project as Leicester City and Ranieri is expected to accept the offer from France soon.
