Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily transfer news and rumours roundup for 8th June 2017. Today’s top stories cover a host of deals across Europe’s top five leagues and ones that could significantly impact the respective teams. On that note, let's head right in.
Serie A
Milan eyeing Belotti and big business
According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan have given up their interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata and have now turned their focus to Torino’s Andrea Belotti.
The Rossoneri are prepared to pay up to €70 million (£60.7 million) for the Torino hit man but his current club have better offers from abroad. Sky reported that AC Milan made a £39 million bid for him on Wednesday that was turned down as Torino are holding out for his £87 million release clause.
Meanwhile, as per Sky reports, Milan are chasing a trio of talented players namely Chelsea striker Diego Costa, Porto striker Andre Silva and Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez. Milan have money to spend this summer after the club was taken over in £630 million deal by Chinese investors Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux.
Max Allegri names transfer targets
After signing on as manager of Juventus, Max Allegri has drawn up a list of potential signings he wants to bring to Turin. Gazzetta dello Sport report that Allegri is keen on bringing Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, Douglas Costa of Bayern Munich and Milan's Mattia De Sciglio to Juventus.
Allegri means business and wants to add to his squad that missed out on lifting the Champions League trophy against Real Madrid last season.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich meet Alexis Sanchez’s wage demands
Bayern Munich are ready to meet Alexis Sanchez’s wage demands and make him their highest paid player. Kicker reports that the German champions are ready to pay Sanchez €480,000-a-week in wages eclipsing their current highest paid player Robert Lewandowski who earns €288,000 in weekly wages.
The Chilean forward has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich this summer but the deal hit a roadblock over the player’s wages which now seem to be resolved. However, it remains uncertain whether Alexis Sanchez will leave or stay at Arsenal this summer.
Herta Berlin agree deal for Karim Rekik
According to Bild in Germany, Herta Berlin have agreed on a deal to sign Karim Rekik from Marseille. The former Manchester City youngster is out of favour in South France and is looking to rebuild his career with a move to the Bundesliga.
English Premier League
Manchester United up Morata offer
The Guardian reports that Manchester United have increased their bid to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. According to the English paper, United have now bid in excess of £60 million to prise the Spaniard away from the Bernabeu after their initial bid of £52 million was rejected.
The European Champions could be tempted to sell Morata given United’s increased bid but at the moment there is no news of Los Blancos’ response.
Chelsea offer Matic to Juventus in exchange for Bonucci
According to the Sun, Antonio Conte is desperate to bring Leonardo Bonucci to Stamford Bridge. The paper reports that Conte has offered Juventus £48 million in cash plus Nemanja Matic in exchange for Bonucci. The Chelsea boss is keen on reuniting with Bonucci and is making every effort possible to sign his former player.
Liverpool in for De Vrij
After Liverpool reportedly refused to meet Southampton’s demands for Virgil Van Dijk, they have now turned their attention to Lazio’s Stephan De Vrij. Sky Italia report that Liverpool have gotten disillusioned by Southampton’s excessive demands for Van Dijk and are now seeking a move for a much cheaper alternative in Lazio’s De Vrij.
A centre-back is high on Liverpool’s priority list and De Vrij fits the bill perfectly.
La Liga
Zidane wants Mbappe for Gareth Bale
Don Balon report that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is willing to sacrifice Gareth Bale’s spot in the Los Blancos squad for the younger Kylian Mbappe. Zidane has told Florentino Perez that he would gladly sacrifice Bale for the young and more dynamic Mbappe and feels his arrival would impact Bale more than Benzema.
Marca report that Real Madrid are willing to wait until 2018 to sign the young Monaco forward.
Barcelona back in for Bellerin
According to the Mirror, Hector Bellerin will be subject to a £40 million bid from his former club Barcelona this summer. The Catalan club are eagerly seeking a quality right back after their problems in that position last season and Bellerin has emerged as the prime target.
The player has been heavily linked with a move back to Barcelona but it remains to be seen if Arsenal let the Spaniard leave.
Rest of Europe
Paris Saint-Germain have a huge transfer budget
Le Parisien reports that Paris Saint-Germain have a huge budget this summer to bring in new signings. The figure quoted in the paper is €220 million (£190.9 million) and this does not include the money they will make after the selling of players. This further highlights the sheer spending power the Paris club have in the transfer market.
Marseille to sign eight players
L’Equipe reports that Marseille are aiming to sign eight players this summer. The French paper states that Marseille want a goalkeeper, two central defenders, a right-back, two midfielders and two strikers.
Porto set Yacine Brahimi price
Yacine Brahimi has emerged as a target for both Manchester United and West Ham United this summer. O Jogo now report that although the midfielder has a release clause of €60 million (£52 million), the Portuguese club are willing to listen to offers in the range of €30 million (£26 million), which makes a move to England very possible for the player.
