Real Madrid set to secure top target, Neymar poised to leave Barcelona and other transfer news and rumours of the day- 22nd July 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest updates on what's panning out in the transfer market that could have a telling effect on the upcoming season in Europe!

La Liga

Bernabeu bound?

Real Madrid ready to seal the deal for top summer target

The biggest break-the-bank saga of this summer transfer window seems to finally be coming to an end as Real Madrid are confident of breaking the world record to land Kylian Mbappe from AS Monaco for a staggering £120m, according to reports from The Sun. Los Blancos have agreed terms with the 18-year-old and will look to close the deal within two weeks.

The 18-year-old, who is valued at an eye-popping £123m, has been the subject of interest for many European clubs and Los Blancos finally seem to be the ones who are getting his signature.

Zinedine Zidane, the Real Madrid manager holds Mbappe in high regard and had this to say about the French youngster: “He’s a very good player. His talent at 18 years and his personality are very good. As a player, I like everything he showed last year. He’s not my player so I can’t say more."

Neymar all set to leave Barcelona

MSN no more?

Sources close to Neymar have told Sky Sports News that the Brazilian’s chances of leaving are ‘90%’. Speculations had surfaced in the recent weeks which suggested that Neymar wanted to break free from the shadow of Lionel Messi. Paris Saint-Germain are ready to break the bank to sign the 25-year-old whose buy-out clause stands at a massive £196m.

According to Calcio Mercato, the Brazilian wizard has agreed a €30 million-a-year deal with a bonus of €40 million which will be paid by the Ligue 1 giants as soon as the player signs his contract with them. Neymar will also be offered a private jet to fly home whenever he wants to and his father will earn 15% of his salary, according to the report.

Barca step up interest in Paulo Dybala as Allegri says he is not worried

Allegri is unfazed by the Dybala rumours

As a Neymar exit looks more likely by the day, the Catalans have stepped up their interest in Paulo Dybala of Juventus. But Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri remains unfazed by the claims.

"I'm not afraid to lose Dybala," Allegri answered reporters in New Jersey on Friday.

"I do not know first hand what's happening with Neymar and PSG, so I do not know if that premise will be fulfilled if Barcelona have to sign a substitute. I'm not worried." He also went on to add that Dybala would not be leaving the club.

Barcelona fire Coutinho warning

Coutinho recently signed a new contract with Liverpool

The Sun reports that Ousmane Dembele of Borussia Dortmund is second on Barca’s wish-list if they fail to sign Philippe Coutinho. Jurgen Klopp dismissed the Catalans' initial bid of around £72m for the Brazilian by saying, “We are not a selling club.”

Barcelona, who are known to be Coutinho's dream destination, have been monitoring Dembele and the Brazilian for two years now.

Premier League

Mourinho's pursuit of a defensive midfielder continues

United make fresh bid for Nemanja Matic

According to Daily Mirror, United have made a fresh £35m bid to land the Serbian midfielder. United have been in pursuit of a defensive midfielder and Nemanja Matic had been their top priority. But due to the bitterness that prevails between the clubs following the Lukaku hijacking, Chelsea had turned their backs on the Red Devils. But Jose Mourinho is seemingly unwilling to give up and has come up with a new bid. Chelsea though reportedly want £50m for the 28-year-old.

Chelsea interested in Candreva and Oxlade-Chamberlain

Conte worked with Candreva during his stint as the Italian international team's coach

In a bid to bolster their options on the flanks for the upcoming season in which they will be playing in the Champions League after a year’s absence, Chelsea have expressed interest in Inter Milan’s winger, Antonio Candreva. The 30-year-old picked up 11 assists and scored 8 goals in the Serie A in the 2016-17 season.

The Arsenal winger, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, meanwhile, who has already declined an offer to sign an improved contract at Arsenal, is now a subject of interest of Conte, Sky sources report. Chelsea want to begin negotiations for the 23-year-old.

No approaches made by any Premier League side for Barkley yet

Ross Barkley has turned down a new contract at Everton

Despite the rumours that United and Tottenham are interested in the 23-year-old Englishman, Sky sources report that Everton have had no approaches for Ross Barkley yet. The playmaker, who had undergone a knee surgery, has turned down a new contract at Everton while his current one will expire next summer.

Ligue 1

Sanchez is closing in on an Arsenal exit

PSG set to make £35m offer for Sanchez

Sky reports that the French giants will make a £35m offer for Alexis Sanchez next week. The Chilean international has only 12 months left on his contract and the Gunners run the risk of letting him leave for free next summer. This is understood to be the reason for the transfer fee being relatively low for a player of his quality.

The 28-year-old is reported to have agreed personal terms with PSG.

Benjamin Mendy fee agreed; set to join Manchester City

Mendy had a spectacular season with AS Monaco in 2016/17

According to L'Equipe, Manchester City are finally getting their man as their fourth bid of £51.6m has been accepted by AS Monaco. At 23, Benjamin Mendy was one of the most influential figures in AS Monaco's spectacular 2016/17 campaign.

Mendy had been left out of Monaco's squad for the pre-season friendlies. L'Equipe had earlier reported that Monaco wanted over £50 million for Mendy, a lot more than their original demand of £40 million. But the Citizens are keen on signing Mendy and are willing to pay the required amount to take the fullback on board.

Serie A

Renato Sanches is also a Manchester United target

Renato Sanches is an AC Milan target

AC Milan Sporting Director Massimiliano Mirabelli has said that out-of-favour Bayern midfielder Renato Sanches is a target of the Rossoneri, according to ESPN. The Portuguese midfielder is valued at £43m by Bayern, and AC Milan are understood to be keen on signing the 19-year-old despite his high valuation. Sanches is also linked with Manchester United who are desperately scouring the market for a defensive midfielder.

Federico Bernardeschi set to undergo medical at Juventus

At 23, Bernardeschi is yet to reach his peak

ESPN reports that Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi is set to undergo a medical at Juventus ahead of a £40m deal. Manchester United were also linked with the winger. The 23-year-old scored 11 goals for Fiorentina in the 2016-17 campaign.

Rest of the world

Naby Keita was influential for RB Leipzig in the 2016/17 campaign

RB Leipzig to receive one final bid for Naby Keita

Jurgen Klopp is convinced that Naby Keita is the one to run his midfield and is ready to offer a third and final bid of £75m for the 22-year-old, according to the Independent. Liverpool have already had two of their bids rejected. RB Leipzig had earlier insisted that Keita was not for sale and Klopp had said that Leipzig were lucky that they were not in a situation where they had to sell any of their star players.

Darren Randolph set to undergo medical at Middlesbrough

Randolph's inconsistency last season has forced him out of West Ham

The Hammers goalkeeper, deemed surplus to requirements following the arrival of Joe Hart, is set to undergo medical at Boro ahead of a £5m move.