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 June 3, 2017:
Serie A
AC Milan agree personal terms with Alvaro Morata
Goal has reported that AC Milan have agreed personal terms with Real Madrid's wantaway superstar Alvaro Morata and have held positive talks with the player's agent. The only issue left is the transfer fee with the price touted to be between €60-70 million. It is also reported that Milan's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli is in Cardiff to have a chat with the Madrid officials after tonight's Champions League final to finalise the deal.
Dani Alves set to leave Juventus
Alves has been a crucial member of Juventus' title-winning squad and now the Daily Mail has reported that the Brazilian is ready to move if the right offer comes his way. It is claimed that Chelsea are interested in taking him on a two-year deal to provide ample competition for Victor Moses at the right wing-back spot.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich inching closer to signing Alexis Sanchez
Although Arsenal have placed a new £275,000 per week contract on the table for Alexis Sanchez, Bayern Munich are reportedly close to landing the Chilean. Daily Mirror reports that the player's representatives are in Munich to discuss the financial aspects of the deal. Arsenal do not want to sell him to their direct rivals, Manchester City, which has benefitted the Bavarians.
Borussia Dortmund shortlist names for the manager post
After sacking Thomas Tuchel, Dortmund officials are working overtime to land a suitable face to take over the reins. Bundesliga.com has reported that three men are in the race to secure the hot seat at Westfalenstadion. The list includes former Dortmund great Paulo Sousa who won the Champions League with them in 1997. The other two are impressive Ajax manager, Peter Bosz and the current Feyenoord boss Giovanni Van Bronckhorst who won the Dutch League this season.
Premier League
Arsenal to go all out for Riyad Mahrez
Riyadh Mahrez has made it clear that he doesn't see himself playing for the Foxes next season which has alerted a lot of Premier League clubs. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been a long-term admirer of the winger and recently stated that the Gunners will be in the race to sign him. BBC has reported that the price for Mahrez will be around £40 million which Arsenal are ready to pay.
Manchester United to use Wayne Rooney as bait to sign Romelu Lukaku
With Antoine Griezmann out of the picture, Manchester United have shifted their interest to Everton's Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian is valued at £100 million by the Toffees and United are ready to use out of favour club captain Wayne Rooney in a player plus cash deal to land the striker. Daily Express claims that Rooney is eager to return to the Goodison and Ronald Koeman is also interested in taking England's top goalscorer on board.
La Liga
Real Madrid to offload Gareth Bale in order to fund a move for Kylian Mbappe
Independent has reported that the Spanish champions are ready to start negotiations with Manchester United regarding the sale of Gareth Bale as they need funds to make a bid for AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe. Monaco want €120 million for the explosive teenager and a huge part of that sum can be generated by selling Bale. Real Madrid could reportedly shift their focus to Chelsea's Eden Hazard if they fail to land Mbappe.
FC Barcelona close to signing Nelson Semedo
The right-back spot has troubled Barcelona for quite a while and the club are ready to spend big to address this issue. Record has claimed that Barcelona are in advanced talks with Benfica for the transfer of right-back Nelson Semedo. The youngster is highly rated in the European circuit with the Catalans ready to splash £43 million to seal the deal.
