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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest updates on the transfer front in world football which has the potential to 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 October 22, 2017:
La Liga
Real Madrid lineup substitute for De Gea
It'd be a shame if Real Madrid weren't already resigned to the fact that they can't have David De Gea by now. With the reliability quotient of Keylor Nawaz dwindling to a trickle, Real Madrid are looking at world-class goalkeepers to guard the gates and according to Don Balon, Zinedine Zidane wants to bring AC Milan goalkeeper and teenage sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma to the Bernabeu.
Donnarumma extended his contract at Milan as recently as this summer but the Rossoneri will find it difficult to ask him to oblige if they don't make the top 4 and gain a Champions League spot this term.
Barcelona to include Deulofeu in swap deal for Coutinho
La Blaugrana want to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool by hook, line or sinker and are now willing to send Deulofeu the other way to get the Scousers to agree to a deal, according to Don Balon.
Barcelona's midfield problems remain unaddressed and they need to ramp up their efforts to sign a world-class midfielder who can take over from the ageing Iniesta and Busquets lest they'll fall behind the pack in the quest for European glory.
Griezmann and Saul Niguez to leave Atletico next summer
If Diego Simeone's men can't wade their way out of the title drought, two of their superstars could jump ship in search of glory.
Players like Griezmann, Godin and Carrasco are reported to have stayed put at Madrid due to the transfer ban that barred them from signing anyone till this January.
Atleti are yet to win a match in the Champions League this season and could very well crash out after the group stage.
Premier League
Manchester United to launch moves for J. Gimenez and Carlos Soler
Jose Mourinho's centrebacks failed once again in the weekend match against Huddersfield and he is already on the lookout for someone who can bring more stability to the defensive line. As a result, the Red Devils are eyeing Atletico Madrid defender, Jose Maria Gimenez.
Gimenez, however, is tied to the club till 2021 and has a release clause of £60m.
Manchester United are also preparing a £30m bid for Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler. The 20-year-old is a Spanish u-21 international and has a buyout clause that stands at £75m. But United will want to get him for cheaper than that as Valencia are faced with a lot of financial issues right now.
Gareth Bale could return to Tottenham Hotspur
Don Balon reports that Gareth Bale could very well return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur next summer.
Gareth Bale has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea. The reports talks about Bale's intention to 'feel like a footballer again' and he deems a move back to England ideal for that.
Pep Guardiola wants to bring Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby
Pep wants to make a move for the centre-back in January, according to The Sun. The 20-year-old ticks all the boxes of a Guardiola centre-back with his slick movement and the ability to think quick on his feet.
Diakhaby was impressive against Everton in the midweek Europa League fixture against Everton. With Kompany's fitness proving to be a constant source of headache for Pep, Manchester City will try to swoop him up as early as January.
Ligue 1
Hatim Ben Arfa could return to Newcastle United
Former Newcastle star Ben Arfa who served at the club from 2010 to 2014 could make a return, according to Transfermarketweb. Ben Arfa has only started 5 matches for PSG ever since arriving on a free transfer.
PSG had told the 30-year-old that he could leave in the summer. A return to St. James could be the move that helps the winger/attacking midfielder revive his career.
Valverde says Barcelona couldn't have signed Mbappe
After reports of Mbappe wanting to choose Barcelona over PSG hit the streets, the Barcelona manager has come out and revealed that the Catalans had no chance of signing Mbappe.
"I don't know what to say to you. There's always talk about a lot of players"
"To my knowledge, we couldn't have signed him. But I don't know, no idea. I guess not, because he's not here."
"Obviously, you always are aware of the market, but my idea is to work with the players that are already here, because they are the ones who have to push Barcelona."
Bundesliga
Weidenfeller to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the year
The goalkeeper who joined the club in 2002 is now playing second fiddle to Roman Burki. Now Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has come out and revealed that Weidenfeller is set to leave the club at the end of the year.
The 37-year-old has not started a game this season.
Zorc told Sky,
It is certain that Roman Weidenfeller is in his last year so we can say that we are looking for a new number two.
Real Madrid to wait on Pulisic
The 19-year-old U.S.A international who has been impressive in Europe and on the international front had garnered interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool. However, it is highly unlikely that Pulisic will leave Dortmund in the near future.
But Los Blancos are willing to be patient and sign the youngster at a later time. Real Madrid have been investing in young talent for a while now but Pulisic will be wary of the fact that he'll see only limited game time at the Bernabeu.
Rest of the world
Barcelona set to hijack Arsenal's move for AC Milan's Andre Silva
The Gunners have been looking at the Portuguese frontman as a long-term replacement for Alexis Sanchez. Now Calciomercato claims that Barcelona have now entered the race for the 21-year-old.
Silva signed for AC Milan in the summer for a sum of £33m from FC Porto. Silva has scored 6 goals in the Europa league this season but is yet to open his account in the Serie A.
Real Madrid reach agreement to sign 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid
According to AS, Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras attacking midfielder Alan. He is currently playing for Brazil in the u-17 World Cup in India.
Alan started his career at Sao Paulo before moving to Palmeiras amidst interest from Inter Milan. He has a release clause of £44m but Real Madrid will try to get him for lesser than that.
