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 14, 2017:
Premier League
David De Gea wants to join Real Madrid
In a huge story by the Daily Mirror, it has come to the fore that Manchester United's David De Gea is eager to return to Spain and has instructed his agent, Jorge Mendes to hasten the process. Real Madrid are ready to bid £50 million for the custodian but the Red Devils want at least £70 million for him. The relations between the two clubs are already strained after Real Madrid refused to sell Alvaro Morata to them earlier in the month.
Manchester City announce the signing of Kyle Walker
City have struck a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of right back Kyle Walker for £54 million. Walker becomes the most expensive defender in the world and will earn close to £200,000 per week at the Etihad. Manchester City have paid Spurs £45 million initially and will pay them £5 million next summer. The remaining £4 million is for bonuses and add-ons.
West Ham drop interest in Olivier Giroud
According to Sky Sports, the Hammers have dropped out of the race to sign Arsenal's wantaway striker. Giroud is desperate to leave Arsenal in search of regular playing time and prefers a move abroad. Everton, Marseille and Borussia Dortmund are still interested in the Frenchman.
Bundesliga
Red Bull Leipzig reject a bid of £57 million for Naby Keita
Despite Liverpool having offered a record sum for Naby Keita, RB Leipzig have been pretty firm in their stance of keeping hold of him. The Bild claims that Liverpool made a £57 million bid on Thursday which was rejected by the German club. Jurgen Klopp is set to go back with an improved bid with Keita reportedly thinking about handing in a transfer request to aid his cause.
Serge Gnabry joins Hoffenheim on loan
Bayern Munich's new signing and former Arsenal winger, Serge Gnabry has joined TSC Hoffenheim on a season long loan. The club confirmed the news on his birthday with Bayern keen to give Gnabry regular playing time. Hoffenheim were in the running for his signature before he joined the Bavarians but have now gotten their man anyway.
Serie A
Juventus want Toni Kroos
The Bianconeri are in the market for a commanding midfielder this summer. According to Sportmediaset, Juventus now want to sign Real Madrid's lynchpin, Toni Kroos after failing in their pursuit of Blaise Matuidi and Emre Can. Real and Juventus have not started official negotiations for the German midfielder yet but Juventus think that they can Kroos away from Spain.
AC Milan to target Andrea Belotti
The Rossoneri are sending shockwaves around the globe with their transfer business this summer and in a bid to further bolster their squad, AC Milan have decided to lure Torino's Andrea Belotti to the San Siro. Sky Sports Italia has claimed that Milan have approached the Turin club and are expected to make an official bid in the coming days. Chelsea were earlier interested in the striker but Torino's €100 valuation of the striker put him off.
Meanwhile, Leonardo Bonucci arrives for his AC Milan medical
According to various Italian sources, Bonucci has arrived at Milan's training ground for his medical and is expected to meet his new teammates today. This is a huge coup for the Milan giants with Bonucci being one of the best in the world at his position. Bonucci is rumoured to have cost close to €40 million.
La Liga
FC Barcelona announce the signing of Gerard Deulofeu
The 23-year-old attacker passed his medical last night and is officially a Barcelona player. Deulofeu has signed a two year deal with the club and will now return to his parent team four years after he was offloaded. He has reportedly cost the side £10.5 million after he was deemed surplus to requirements at Goodison Park.
Real Madrid interested in Thomas Meunier
The Los Blancos are offloading Danilo this summer which means that a place needs to be filled in the squad. Marca has reported that Real Madrid have identified Paris Saint Germain's Thomas Meunier as the ideal candidate and will make a move for the Belgian soon.
Rest of the world
Kylian Mbappe set to stay in Monaco
Amidst rumours of a record breaking move for the teenager, Monaco's monarch, Prince Albert has come forward and revealed that Mbappe will be a Monaco player next season. Real Madrid and PSG are at loggerheads over his signature but the Gallic outfit are adamant in their efforts of holding on to the next superstar of world football.
When asked about whether Mbappe would leave this summer, Prince Albert said, “No. It is my opinion and I think that it is also that of Monaco's vice-president Vadim Vasilyev.”
Spurs identify Kyle Walker replacement
After seeing Kyle Walker leave Spurs in a record deal, the Lilywhites have already identified a like for like replacement for the Englishman. The Times has reported that Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on FC Porto's right back, Ricardo Pereira. The 23-year-old is a fullback of the same ilk as Walker and will cost around £22 million for the North London club.
