Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today’s top story features the latest update on Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, along with news of other top European clubs. So let’s take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on June 22, 2017.
Serie A
Juventus receive ‘substantial offer’ for left-back
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed that the club have received a substantial offer for left-back Alex Sandro. Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian international while Real Madrid are also said to be monitoring the situation. Although the Old Lady want to retain the services of the full-back they won’t stand in the way, if the player decides to leave.
Speaking in an interview with Corriere dello Sport, Marotta said: "A substantial offer has arrived. We have no intention of selling anyone but if a player decides to leave, as has happened in previous years, then at the end of the day he has to go. We don't keep anyone against their will, but at the moment there are no such situations and I hope nobody will leave."
Gianluigi Donnarumma to stay at AC Milan despite contract snub
AC Milan’s coveted goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma may have decided against renewing his contract with the San Siro outfit but that does not mean that he will be sold in this transfer windon. CEO Marco Fassone has reiterated that the 18-year-old will stay at the club for the remainder of his contract – which has just one year left on it. The Italian shot-stopper has courted interest from European giants including Real Madrid, Manchester United, PSG and Juventus.
Speaking in an interview with Milan TV, Fassone said: "Donnarumma is staying here. Without doubt he will stay and next year he will be free to make a decision. If anyone wants him they will have to pay his price. We do not need someone to come and offer us £15m or £20m. Donnarumma is worth far more than that. We are open to offers. We will look at them all but our project is clear. Donnarumma stays."
Liverpool reject Napoli bid for defender
According to English news outlet Sky Sports, Liverpool have rejected a £11m bid from Napoli for the services of full-back Alberto Moreno. The report adds that Sevilla and two other Premier League sides are also interested in his services. The Reds are unwilling to let the former Sevilla man leave for anything less than £15m.
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund set deadline for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future
Borussia Dortmund have set a deadline to sort out the future of superstar forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to SportBild, the Signal Iduna Park outfit wants the Gabonese international’s future to be decided before the end of July, so that they can prepare for the upcoming season in case the forward decides to leave the club,
PSG, Liverpool and Real Madrid among others are said to be interested in the services of the 28-year-old, who scored 31 goals in the Bundesliga last season to be crowned the top scorer in Germany.
Bayern Munich issue hands off warning for superstar striker
Bayern Munich have threatened legal action against potential suitors of striker Robert Lewandowski. The Polish hitman has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world of football and has been attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the Allianz Arena outfit insist that Lewandowski is not for sale and that he will continue with the club.
West Ham youngster joins Borussia Moenchengladbach
West Ham United youngster Reece Oxford has joined Bundesliga outfit Borussia Moenchengladbach on loan until the end of the season. The 18-year-old spent a good part of last season on loan with Championship side Reading.
Speaking in an interview with the official website, manager Slaven Bilic said: "We believe Reece has a very exciting and successful future here at West Ham, and he now needs regular first-team football to ensure his progress continues. He will play in a league which is very technical, which can only help him immensely, and he will also learn a new culture and gain valuable life experience."
Premier League
Roma superstar undergoes medical ahead of Liverpool move
AS Roma superstar Mohamed Salah has undergone his medical at a local hospital in Merseyside, ahead of completing a proposed £34.3 million move to Liverpool, according to Sky Sports. The Egyptian winger will go to the Reds’ training ground to complete the formalities required to complete the move.
Manchester United close to completing second signing
Manchester United are about to complete their second signing of the transfer window, having already announced the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica. The Red Devils are expected to announce the capture of Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic in the coming days, according to Manchester Evening News.
Arsenal defender urges club to keep Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has urged the club to ensure that Alexis Sanchez stays at the Emirates Stadium. The German international hailed the Chilean as one of the best in the world, while reiterating that it will be a pity to lose the former Barcelona man.
Speaking in an interview with Bild, Mustafi said: "I hope he stays, it would be a pity to lose him. He is an extraordinary player, for me one of the best in the world. I have experienced few players who are as hungry as him. As soon as he is on the ball, everyone knows something can happen. Once he has made his way to the front of the goal, you will not be able to take the ball."
La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo to inform Real Madrid of PSG offer
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is the subject of much speculation in recent weeks after reports emanating from Portugal claimed that the 4-time Ballon d’Or winner was unhappy in Spain and wanted to leave the Santiago Bernabeu outfit.
According to Spanish daily Marca, the Portuguese sensation has received an offer from Paris Saint-Germain and is set to inform president Florentino Perez about it. The cash-rish French outfit are willing to go to any extent needed to secure the signing of Ronaldo. Perez, on the other hand, hopes to convince Ronaldo to continue in the Spanish capital and opt against moving to another club.
The report also adds that Chinese Super League outfits are ready with world record bids for the Portuguese, but Ronaldo does not fancy leaving Europe at just 32 years of age.
Patrick Kluivert believes Barcelona’s move for Marco Verratti is very difficult
Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert has insisted that the Catalan club’s pursuit of PSG superstar Marco Verratti will be extremely difficult. The Italian is reported to be Barcelona’s number 1 target for the transfer window, however, the Parc des Princes outfit are unwilling to let their prized asset to leave. Kluivert was, until very recently, the director of football at PSG.
Speaking in an interview with AS, Kluivert said: “I know the PSG president very well. Marco [Verratti] signed a new [contract] renewal with PSG last year. He did it for four more seasons and I know that he wants to come to Barca but PSG are not going to let him. It is going to be very difficult."
Real Sociedad submit bid for Manchester United star
According to Sky Sports, Real Sociedad have submitted a £9.7m bid for Manchester United star Adnan Januzaj but the Red Devils are waiting for formal bids from other clubs, with a host of outfits reportedly interested in the Belgian winger.
Rest of the World
Diego Costa wants to join Atletico Madrid snubbing interest from others
Chelsea striker Diego Costa’s future is in the air after Antonio Conte had informed the Spaniard that he was not a part of his plans for the upcoming season. According to Sky Sports, the 28-year-old has contacted his former club, Atletico Madrid, and has informed them that he wants to join them.
However, the Vicente Calderon outfit are currently serving a transfer ban and cannot register new players until at least January and should Costa sign for them now, he will have to remain out of the matchday squad until the end of the year.
Manchester City star wanted by Shanghai Shenhua
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is being targeted by Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua, who are willing to offer him a deal of around £275,000-a-week after tax to join them, if reports in the Sun are to be believed.
