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 18, 2017:
La Liga
Aleix Vidal rejects a move to Juventus
The right-back failed to nail down a starting spot last season and also had a falling out with the previous manager Luis Enrique. But Vidal now wants to try his luck under the new boss Valverde and has, therefore, rejected advances from Juventus.
Sport has reported that the Bianconeri wanted Vidal as a replacement for Dani Alves but the Spaniard now wants to prove himself at Camp Nou and fight for his place in the team against Sergi Roberto and new signing, Nelson Semedo.
Real Madrid offered a chance to sign Alexis Sanchez
Spanish website, OK Diario has claimed that the Alexis Sanchez’s agent Fernando Felicevich has offered his client to Real Madrid. Sanchez is desperate to leave the Gunners this season and is yet to sign a contract extension.
Real Madrid have stated that the decision will be made by manager Zinedine Zidane who feels that he has enough attacking players in his squad. But a chance to sign one of the best players in the world at a decent price might tempt the Los Blancos to sign the former Barcelona star.
Serie A
Riyad Mahrez inching closer to AS Roma move
The Leicester Mercury has reported that want-away Foxes star, Riyad Mahrez is ready to take a pay cut in order to join AS Roma. Leicester want at least €55 million for the playmaker but Roma are not willing to pay more than €35 million for him. It is also being reported that Mahrez has made it clear to the Leicester management that he does not intend to stay at the King Power Stadium and wants the club to accept a bid from the Italian side.
Wojciech Szczesny arrives in Turin for his medical
Juventus have confirmed that the Arsenal custodian has arrived at their Vinovo training ground for his medical. Szczesny spent the last two seasons on loan at AS Roma where he impressed with his performances. Juventus see him as a backup for Gianluigi Buffon this season and also as his successor in the years to come. The 27-year-old will earn close to €100,000 per week with the Italian champions, with Arsenal receiving £8 million for their player.
Napoli reject a bid for Pepe Reina
The Daily Mirror has claimed that Napoli have rejected Manchester City's £2.6 million offer for Pepe Reina. It is being reported that Pep Guardiola wants a backup for Ederson with the Citizens ready to offload Claudio Bravo soon. The Naples side do not want to keep Reina against his wishes and will accept an offer of close to £5 million for the Spanish goalkeeper.
Bundesliga
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Borussia Dortmund
After netting in the pre-season friendly against AC Milan, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now expected to stay at the Westfalenstadion for the upcoming season. The Kicker reports that Dortmund's £70 million valuation of the striker put off Chelsea and Liverpool with both the English clubs ending their interest in the striker. The German club are now expected to reject any offer for Aubameyang whilst preparing to offer him a new deal.
Bayern Munich end interest in Alexis Sanchez
In an interesting turn of events, Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that the Bavarians are no longer interested in Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez. He said, "I don't know what Sanchez has said but we are no longer involved. We are in agreement with the coach Carlo Ancelotti and we won't be doing another deal for an attacker. That makes no sense." This has cleared the way for Manchester City who have now become the front-runners to sign the Chilean.
Premier League
Chelsea target Ryan Bertrand
After seeing their £61 million bid for Juventus' Alex Sandro fall on deaf ears, Chelsea have turned their attention to Southampton's Ryan Bertrand. The Evening Standard reports that the Blues are planning to make a bid for the full-back in the next week or so. Southampton value their player at around £30 million and will not negotiate.
Liverpool close to announcing Andrew Robertson
The Reds' search for a left-back has reportedly ended, with Hull City's Andrew Robertson set to complete his move to Anfield soon. Sky Sports has revealed that Liverpool have agreed a £10 million fee for the full-back with the Scotsman leaving Hull's pre season tour of Portugal midway for his medical.
Crystal Palace want Arsenal duo
According to The Sun, the Eagles want Jack Wilshere on loan for the next season. The midfielder spent the last season on loan at Bournemouth and is currently training with the Arsenal squad. Meanwhile, the Guardian has claimed that Palace also want to sign Calum Chambers this season with the defender attracting Frank De Boer's attention. Chambers is valued at around £15 million by the Gunners.
Ligue 1
PSG ready to pay Neymar's release clause
Reputed journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that Neymar wants to leave FC Barcelona this summer with Paris Saint-Germain leading the race to sign the Brazilian. The Parisians have long been admirers of the Brazilian and have tried to acquire his services for quite a while. After tasting defeat in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, PSG are keen on Neymar.
Di Marzio says that the Parisians are willing to activate Neymar's €222 million release clause which will see the 25-year-old become the most expensive signing of all time.
Nice to sign Mathieu Debuchy
Europe 1 Sports has revealed that Arsenal's forgotten man, Mathieu Debuchy is close to signing for the French side, Nice. Debuchy arrived in London three years ago but could not land a regular starting berth at Arsenal. The right-back has just a year left on his deal but the Gunners have decided to let him go for free.
