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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.
Having gone through all the websites and newspapers, here are the best transfer rumours of the day:
Premier League
Arsenal agree deal to sign Karim Benzema!
Arsenal have been linked with Karim Benzema for years now and DiarioGOL reports that they have finally agreed a deal to sign him. The Spanish publication claims that Florentino Perez has decided to sell the Frenchman to fund a move for Kylian Mbappe.
Meanwhile at Arsenal, he's reportedly set to replace Alexis Sanchez, who is a target for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. The deal to take Benzema to Emirates is set to cost Arsenal around £62 million.
Chelsea to spend another £250 million
Antonio Conte's men were defeated 3-2 by Bayern Munich today and that has prompted the club to head back into the transfer market. The Blues are set to spend another £250 million to sign 4 players according to recent reports.
Virgil Van Dijk, Alex Sandro, Fernando Llorente and Antonio Candreva are said to be the players on Conte's transfer wish-list right now. Apart from these 4, Chelsea are also interested in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ryan Bertrand.
Thomas Lemar set for Arsenal move
Yet another transfer Arsenal are close to completing is that of Thomas Lemar. Calcio Mercato reports suggest that the Gunners have agreed a £45 million – a club record.
The AS Monaco star has been trying to force a move to London and now the Gunners are set to sign him. Arsenal had several bids turned down for him before Monaco finally accepted the £45 million offer.
La Liga
Neymar's executives unhappy with Pique
According to ESPN, Neymar's representatives are unhappy with Pique's tweet and Instagram post that read “He stays”. They are convinced that no decision has been made by the player, and are stilling confident that he will join PSG this summer.
They believe that Barcelona are putting a lot of pressure on Neymar, who according to them is struggling to decide. The team-mates behaviour towards him is reportedly the main reason for Neymar's uneasiness.
Real Madrid agree Mbappe deal
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a £160 MILLION deal to sign Kylian Mbappe from AS Monaco. The Ligue 1 champions were reluctant to sell him but with such a huge bid on the table, they have agreed to sell him.
Barcelona plot another Coutinho bid
Barcelona are set to make a stunning £80 million bid for Phillippe Coutinho according to Sky Sports. The Brazilian is now Ernesto Valverde's top target after PSG blocked all advances for Marco Verratti.
Serie A
AS Roma keen on Riyad Mahrez
Leicester City have turned down a £20 million bid for Riyad Mahrez from AS Roma and now the Serie A side are set to return with a £30 million bid. The Foxes however, are not willing to sell him for anything less than £50 million.
Arsenal and Barcelona are also keeping tabs on him and might make a move should he hand in a transfer request.
Dybala to Barcelona?
Lionel Messi has asked Barcelona to make a move for Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala should Neymar leave for Paris Saint-Germain, according to Marca. The Barcelona legend is keen on working with his countryman at Camp Nou and is trying to convince him to make the move.
Three Premier League sides want Napoli's Allan
Newcastle United, West Brom and Southampton are interested in signing Napoli midfielder, Allan. The Brazilian is valued at £10 million by the Serie A side and all 3 clubs are willing to match the asking price.
Bundesliga
Inter Milan keen on Arturo Vidal
Inter Milan manager, Luciano Spalletti has identified Arturo Vidal as the midfielder he wants to sign at 'any cost' this summer according to SportBild. The Serie A side are ready to offer €50 million to tempt Bayern Munich into selling the Chilean.
The midfielder has already played in the Serie A before. The 30-year-old was at Juventus for four years - from 2011 to 2015!
Renato Sanches open to AC Milan move
Renato Sanches has confirmed that a move to AC Milan is “an interesting option” for him right now. The Portuguese midfielder spoke to SportBild and admitted that he wants more game time this season.
“I think the chance to [play regularly] is greater in Milan than in Munich. AC Milan is an interesting option. If the opportunity arises and the clubs can agree, I would like to talk to them.” said the Bayern Munich star.
Rest of the World
Kasper Dolberg rules out Manchester United move
Kasper Dolberg has confirmed that he isn’t going to be leaving Ajax this summer. The 19-year-old is one of Europe’s most highly-rated talents and is a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Jack Wilshere to Turkey?
Antalyaspor are reportedly interested in signing Jack Wilshere from Arsenal. The midfielder was told he is free to leave the Gunners this summer. West Ham United are also interested in signing him while Sampdoria are also keeping tabs on him.
Thiago Maia joins Lille
Lille have confirmed the signing Thiago Maia from Santos on a 5-year contract. The 20-year-old was a target for Chelsea and other top European clubs as well.
