Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily transfer news and rumours roundup for 14th June 2017 where we cover the biggest stories coming from Europe’s top five leagues. A number of deals are nearing completion and as always we break down the most important ones for you here. On that note let’s head straight in.
Serie A
Juventus to meet Douglas Costa’s representatives
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus will be meeting with the representatives of Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa today. The Italian news outlet reports that Juventus are looking at signing the winger after learning that he is open to joining the Serie A champions.
Interest in the Brazilian is high with a number of clubs scrambling to sign him after Bayern placed him on the transfer list. Juventus are now in advanced talks to sign the winger and as per the reports, the Turin club have agreed a package of £5.3 million (€6 million) per year for the player.
Torino want Hart back
Tuttosport in Italy reports that Torino are considering re-signing Joe Hart on loan for next season as well. The club have thus far failed to sign a replacement for the English goalkeeper after talks with his potential replacement Salvatore Sirigu broke down. Hart’s future remains uncertain with a move to West Ham also possibly on the cards. However, he will in all likelihood not be at Manchester City next season.
Bundesliga
Tolisso to undergo medical at Bayern Munich
According to Bild in Germany, Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso is set to undergo a medical at Bayern Munich this week. The Lyon midfielder reportedly costs around €40 million (£35.1m) and the deal is set to be concluded shortly after the player’s medical. Bayern will, however, stop their pursuit of Alexis Sanchez after a board meeting decided that the club could not meet his wage demands. They are now mulling over a bid for Atletico Madrid’s Yannick Carrasco instead of Sanchez.
Manchester City want Leipzig starlet
RB Leipzig’s 17-year-old midfielder Erik Majetschak has emerged as a target for Manchester City according to Bild. The youngster is yet to make a first team appearance for Germany but has dazzled for the U17 side.
Premier League
Chris Smalling wanted by three Premier League clubs
After the arrival of Victor Lindelof, it looks likely that Chris Smalling will be shown the door at Manchester United. The Daily Telegraph reports that a trio of Premier League clubs are looking into signing Smalling, including West Ham United, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. The report states that Smalling would be available for a fee of £15 million after being deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
Spurs eyeing potential Walker replacement
According to the Daily Mirror, Tottenham will look to sign Porto full-back Ricardo Pereira if Manchester City sign Kyle Walker. Pep Guardiola is set to open talks to sign Walker from Spurs for £40 million and the London club have identified Porto’s £20 million-rated Pereira as his replacement.
Giroud could be let go from Arsenal
According to the London Evening Standard, Arsenal will be ready to let go of Olivier Giroud should they sign a striker this summer. The Gunners have been linked heavily with Kylian Mbappe and Alexandre Lacazette. West Ham United have emerged as a potential destination for Giroud and a fee of £20 million for the forward is what is being quoted at the moment.
La Liga
Real Madrid will only let Morata go for €90 million
Marca reports that Real Madrid are not desperate to let go of Alvaro Morata and will only sell him to another club if their demands are met. Los Blancos want a huge figure of €90 million (£79 million) and will not settle for anything less than their asking price for the Spanish striker. It was believed that Manchester United would land Morata but the deal had hit a stumbling block due to the transfer fee.
Nolito confirms Sevilla interest
Manchester City striker Nolito has confirmed that Sevilla want to sign him as per Estadio Deportivo’s reports. He also said that he has other offers from Spain including one from his old club Celta Vigo. Nolito at the moment, however, remains a Manchester City player.
Rest of Europe
Jean-Michel Aulas invites PSG to bid for Lacazette
While speaking to France Football, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas stated that he would prefer it if a French club bid for Alexandre Lacazette. In his interview, he said, "I want him [PSG’s President] to know that if he makes an offer for Alexandre at least equal to that of the other clubs bidding for him, then Alex can go to Paris without a problem.”
"I am a businessman and a modern club president. Transfer money must be reinvested into French football, as I always did when we were at the peak of our powers. When transfer money is shared abroad, it strengthens our competitors instead," he concluded.
Hatem Ben Arfa wants Sevilla move
Ex-Newcastle United player Hatem Ben Arfa says he wants to leave PSG in order to move to Spanish side Sevilla. Le Parisien reports that Ben Arfa has grown increasingly frustrated in Paris and wants to move to Sevilla who are interested in his services at the moment.
