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Good evening, folks! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the World Cup now behind us, the focus will rightly shift towards the all-important summer transfer period.
And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on July 29, 2018:
Premier League
Manchester United enter the race for Yerry Mina
Leicester City's extravagant valuation of Harry Maguire has reportedly caused Manchester United to drop their interest in the central defender. It is believed that after United's enquiry, Leicester demanded around £80 million for the English star. The Sun has now reported that United have focused their attention towards Barcelona's Yerry Mina.
Just like Maguire, the Colombian Mina was one of the top defenders in Russia and has caught the attention of a number of European sides. FC Barcelona are willing to offload Yerry Mina as he is currently surplus to demands as another centre-back, Clement Lenglet has already made his way to Camp Nou.
Everton were also interested in Mina but United's entry for the 23 year old may blow the Toffees out of the race. Barcelona value the Colombian at around £50 million but may accept a bid below that amount. The Catalans are also willing to let Mina go on a loan spell before making the deal permanent next summer.
Chelsea eyeing a sensational move for Aaron Ramsey
The Blues are preparing a £30 million transfer deadline move for Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman has entered the final 12 months of his Arsenal contract and according to Daily Mail, no talks have taken place between the two parties for an extension.
Chelsea are looking to take advantage of the situation and are preparing a big money offer for the Arsenal midfielder. Unai Emery is keen on holding onto one of Arsenal's most productive midfielders but the onus of this move rests on Ramsey's shoulders.
Serie A
Juventus' plan to sign Paul Pogba revealed
In a sensational revelation by the Sunday Mirror, it has been reported that Juventus are ready to sell four first-team players in order to raise funds for the mega signing of Paul Pogba. Juventus have also told Pogba's agent Mino Raiola that they are willing to go the distance for bringing back the midfielder to Turin.
The likes of Miralem Pjanic, Gonzalo Higuain, Daniele Rugani and Mattia Caldara are reportedly on Juventus' selling list to fund a move for Paul Pogba. The Frenchman is ready to leave Manchester United after a torrid time last season working under Jose Mourinho.
Inter Milan closing in on Sime Vrsaljko
The Atletico Madrid fullback is on his way to the San Siro. Gazzetta Dello Sport can reveal that Vrsaljko will be an Inter Milan player in the next week or so. The clubs have agreed upon a €5.5 million loan fee for the Croatian defender and are ready to pay €16.5 million next summer to sign him permanently.
Bundesliga
James Rodriguez ready to commit his future to Bayern Munich
Despite constantly being linked with a return to Real Madrid, James Rodriguez has admitted that he sees himself at the Allianz Arena for the foreseeable future. The Colombian is expected to join training next week.
Rodriguez was quoted by Goal as saying, "I think my future is here. There are a lot of rumours, they talk about a lot of clubs, but right now I’m thinking about Bayern Munich. That’s my present, and I’m happy here."
Borussia Dortmund name Christian Pulisic price
Christian Pulisic has decided against renewing his contract with Borussia Dortmund and the club has hence decided to cash in on the talented forward. The Daily Mail reveals that Dortmund are ready to let Pulisic go for a fee of £65 million.
Bayern Munich see Pulisic as a natural successor to Franck Ribery, Real Madrid have made him a Plan B to Eden Hazard while Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in the 19-year-old.
La Liga
Real Madrid to make a €215 million move for Harry Kane
After facing problems in signing Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and even Eden Hazard, Real Madrid are now getting desperate to land a top signing to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are ready to go back to their initial target - Harry Kane.
It is claimed that Florentino Perez has planned to travel to London next week. Perez will have a meeting with Kane's representatives and are ready to put €215 million on the table for the Golden Boot holder of the 2018 World Cup.
FC Barcelona target Aisar Illarramendi
Despite signing Arthur Melo, signing another midfielder is FC Barcelona's priority this summer. A cover for Sergio Busquets is Barcelona's need at the moment. According to Don Balon, Barcelona have identified former Real Madrid player Aisar Illarramendi as the one to target.
Illarramendi impressed last season at Real Sociedad and the Barcelona decision makers are confident that he can be a success at Camp Nou. It remains to be seen whether Illarramendi will leave a starting role at the Anoeta for a place on the bench at Barcelona.
Rest of the world
Marseille open talks with Chelsea for Olivier Giroud
After failing to reach an agreement with Mario Balotelli, Marseille have shifted their focus towards Olivier Giroud. RMC Sport has revealed that Marseille have contacted Chelsea over a summer move.
With the Blues eyeing a move for Gonzalo Higuain, game time for Giroud at Stamford Bridge will be considerably lowered. It is hence believed that Giroud may be tempted with a move back to France.
David Ospina on his way to Besiktas
Football London have revealed that Arsenal and Besiktas have reached an agreement to let David Ospina join the Turkish giants on a season-long loan spell. After the arrival of Bernd Leno, Ospina has further fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal and a move away from the Emirates was imminent for the Colombian shot-stopper.
