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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's daily transfer roundup. We've still got fresh memories of the World Cup but it's time for the clubs to get their act together and sign some players to bolster their ranks ahead of the upcoming season. As a result, there are quite a few stories that have made headlines on 19th July 2018.
Without further ado, let's check them out:
Premier League
Alisson Becker comes to Liverpool for medical
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool have completed the £67 million signing of Alisson Becker from Roma. Meanwhile, Roma's sporting director Monchi has emphasized that selling Alisson "would not show a lack of ambition" whilst confirming that the player was in Liverpool on Thursday.
He said,
"We haven't finalised anything yet (with Alisson).
"But it is true that the negotiations are advanced and he's over in Liverpool now."
With this transfer, Alisson will become the most expensive goalkeeper of all time.
Arsenal want Kingsley Coman
According to The Guardian, Unai Emery wants to bring Bayern Munich youngster Kingsley Coman to the Emirates. Arsenal will, once again, have to pay the big bucks to secure his services with the potential transfer price being quoted at £44 million.
The French international who missed out on a spot in the French team that won the World Cup in Russia is contracted to the German Bundesliga giants till 2023.
At just 22-years-old, Coman is very much a signing for the future. With playing time coming at a premium at the Allianz Arena, Coman might just agree to join the Premier League after all.
Bundesliga
Manchester United eyeing Bayern Munich duo
According to the Independent, Bayern Munich are open to selling Thiago Alcantara and Robert Lewandowski and Manchester United want both players. Interestingly, Manchester United came very close to signing Thiago Alcantara before his move from Barcelona to Bayern in 2013.
Robert Lewandowski has also been linked with the Premier League giants for a long time now with Jose Mourinho being an admirer of the Polish international.
RB Leipzig to place third bid for Everton's Ademola Lookman
After two failed bids, RB Leipzig are willing to place a third one for Everton's 20-year-old midfielder Ademola Lookman, as per The Independent. The German outfit had earlier offered £8 million in January 2017. After seeing that get rejected, they returned with a £12 million + £14 million in add-ons offer but Everton want £20 million straight up for the deal to happen.
Lookman had spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig and scored 5 goals in his time there.
La Liga
Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois head Real Madrid 4 man wishlist
These are difficult times for Chelsea fans. Two of their star players, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard want to move to Real Madrid, according to the Independent.
Following Belgium's third-place playoff win against England, Hazard said,
"After six wonderful years at Chelsea it might be time to discover something different. Certainly after this World Cup."
“I can decide if I want to stay or go, but Chelsea will make the final decision – if they want me to go. You know my preferred destination.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea are hoping to get at least £37.5 million for Courtois.
Miralem Pjanic and Leonardo Bonucci of AC Milan are the other two players that Lopetegui wants to rope in.
Thiago interested in returning to Barcelona
According to AS, Thiago Alcantara prefers returning to Barcelona over joining Manchester United this summer as Bayern Munich seem open to the idea of selling the attacking midfielder.
Thiago, who joined Bayern Munich from Barcelona in 2013 after snubbing Manchester United is not seen as a part of Niko Kovac's plans for the new season.
Serie A
Roman Abramovich in Milan to complete double deal
According to Corriero Dello Sport, the Chelsea owner has taken it upon himself to complete the signings of Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani from Juventus.
This comes on the back of Maurizio Sarri's appointment and the signing of Jorginho. Chelsea are expecting to get the pair for £89 million. Juventus are open to offloading a few of their players in the aftermath of Cristiano Ronaldo's expensive signing from Real Madrid.
Thomas Tuchel wants Leonardo Bonucci at PSG
According to Calcio Mercato, Thomas Tuchel wants to bring AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci to Paris. Tuchel is on a mission to bolster his defence in order to strengthen the spine of his team and has identified Bonucci as the right man to do it.
AC Milan have a lot of financial issues to deal with and are therefore understood to be open to negotiations for a number of the players currently on their payroll.
Rest of the world
Sporting CP to offer Slimani a way out of Leicester
Islam Slimani could return to his former club Sporting as they are set to make an offer for the striker. Sporting also need to find a replacement for striker Bas Dost who cancelled his contract with the club and is now a free agent.
Club president Jose De Sousa Cintra has already spoken out about the club's ambition to bring back the much revered Slimani. But as they cannot give him his current salary, Slimani will need to take a pay cut to join his former club.
Porto want Chancel Mbemba from Newcastle United
According to A Bola, FC Porto are keen on bringing Chancel Mbemba, the 23-year-old Newcastle defender this summer. However, the deal has hit a stumbling block as the Portuguese club are of the opinion that Newcastle United's valuation of Chancel Mbemba, which is £8 million is too much and are not willing to meet it.
