Real Madrid megastar threatens to leave and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 24th August 2017

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 August 24, 2017:

La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid before the transfer deadline

Spanish newspaper, El Pais has revealed in a sensational claim that Cristiano Ronaldo is angry at the treatment he receives from the referees and the media and hence wants to leave Spain in the coming week. A source close to the Real Madrid legend reportedly said, "For now, he’s just concentrating on playing. He is angry about the five-game ban, but he is working just as hard with the team. However, we cannot guarantee whether he will stay or leave."

Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain will certainly be interested in this advancement in Ronaldo's current situation.

Lionel Messi's father meets Manchester City executives

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, and agent, has reportedly held a meeting with Manchester City chief, Txiki Begiristain. The duo talked about the prospect of Messi joining the Etihad outfit next summer, the Sun reported. The 30-year-old has stalled talks with Barcelona over signing a new deal and has just under 12 months remaining on his current deal. The talks with Manchester City suggest that the player and his representatives do not want to sign an extension and hope to leave the Catalans on a Bosman transfer next summer.

Serie A

Is the Chelsea captain on his way to Turin?

Juventus preparing a shock swoop for Gary Cahill

The Italian champions are still in the market for a high profile name to replace Leonardo Bonucci. The Sun reports that Juventus think England international, Gary Cahill can be lured to Turin in the final week of the transfer window. Cahill is reportedly valued at around £40 million by the Blues. Meanwhile, if Cahill accepts a move to Juventus then Chelsea are expected to go all out in their chase of Virgil van Dijk.

AC Milan still keeping an eye on Diego Costa

Corriere Dello Sport has claimed that AC Milan are hopeful of luring the estranged Chelsea striker to San Siro before the 1st of September. The Italian giants believe that Costa has limited options to be in contention for a spot in Spain's World Cup squad next summer as he must play this season to warrant a berth.

Costa's agent, Jorge Mendes has also requested the player to join Milan on a season long loan before securing his wish to join Atletico Madrid.

Bundesliga

Ernesto Valverde has got his man!

FC Barcelona agree terms with Borussia Dortmund for the sale of Ousmane Dembele

BeIN Sports AR, a French news agency, has reported that the Catalans have struck a deal with Borussia Dortmund for the sale of Ousmane Dembele. The agency claims that Dortmund have agreed on a deal worth £110 million up front and a further £18 million in add-ons for the French attacker. The 20-year-old is seen as a direct replacement for Neymar who recently joined Paris Saint Germain in a £198 million deal.

Benedikt Howedes to stay put at Schalke 04

After being stripped off his captaincy duties before the start of the season, the experienced German defender Benedikt Howedes was linked with a move to Liverpool. But in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, Howedes has distanced himself from all the rumours. He told the German tabloid, "I've always said that I would exclude a change within the league, but I can imagine a transfer outside the country. But the time for that, as of today, has not arrived."

The 29-year-old still has two years left on his current contract and has no potential release clause in his contractual terms.

Premier League

The 24-year-old has rejected a new deal with Arsenal

Chelsea to make a fresh bid for Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

In an attempt to make a treble of signings worth a £100 million before the transfer deadline, Chelsea have made a new £35 million bid for Arsenal's Alex Oxlade Chamberlain. The Telegraph reports that the 24-year-old is set to meet Arsene Wenger today for showdown talks about his future. He has reportedly made it clear that he will not sign a new deal with the Gunners despite Wenger publicly wishing him to stay. Along with Ox, Chelsea intend to sign Danny Drinkwater and Ross Barkley to hand Antonio Conte his required targets.

Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks with Keita Balde

Talksport can reveal that the Lazio forward, Keita Balde Diao has stopped training with the first team squad in order to force through a move this month. Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur remain interested but the website can report that only Spurs are willing to match Lazio's valuation of £28 million for the Senegal international. Mauricio Pochettino wants to complete this move swiftly before Juventus decide to match their offer.

Rest of the world

Pepe Reina is open for a move to PSG

PSG want Pepe Reina

The Parisians are preparing a €7 million move for Napoli's out of favour goalkeeper, Pepe Reina. AS claims that the French giants believe Pepe Reina can play a leader's role in the dressing room owing to his vast experience. The 35-year-old is out of contract next year and is willing to take on a new challenge. PSG are also offering him a weekly wage of €4 million which is frankly too good to turn down for a 35-year-old.

Stoke City hold talks with Bjorn Engels

The Potters are in the market for a central defender at the moment and have held talks with Club Brugge's Bjorn Engels. The highly rated centre back has been previously linked to Arsenal and Everton. The Daily Mail understands that Engels is valued at around £8.5 million which fits in Stoke City's budget. Mark Hughes' side have already signed Kurt Zouma and Bruno Martins Indi this summer but need another player as a defensive cover.