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 July 3, 2017.
Serie A
Leonardo Bonucci is FC Barcelona's prime defensive target this summer
Daily Mirror understands that Barcelona have beaten Chelsea in becoming the favourites to sign Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci. The centre-back has garnered a lot of attention this summer and is tempted to leave Turin for Barcelona.
The Catalans are ready to spend £60 million on one of the world's best defenders but Juventus want to keep him and are expected to offer him a new bumper deal.
Inter Milan eyeing Angel Di Maria
Tuttosport claims that the Italian giants are mulling over the idea of breaking their transfer record for Paris Saint Germain's Angel Di Maria. The winger is open for a move away from this summer but the Parisians need £50 million for the Argentine.
Di Maria scored 13 goals in all competitions last season and was one of PSG's best players. Inter will go for him if they agree to sell Ivan Perisic to Manchester United.
AC Milan set to announce the signing of Hakan Calhanoglu
Italian media houses have reported that the Rossoneri have completed the signing of Calhanoglu from Bayer Leverkusen. The fee is reported to be around £20 million for the midfielder who is one of the best free-kick takers in the world.
The Turkish international scored 11 goals and assisted 7 times last season which has prompted his reported arrival at a top club.
Bundesliga
Javier Hernandez set to return to the Premier League
The Bayer Leverkusen striker has long been speculated with a move back to England since his departure from Manchester United in 2014. ESPN has now reported that West Ham United have made the Mexican hitman as their numero uno target this transfer window and are ready to pay £20 million for the striker.
Chicharito has one year left on his contract and is eager to accept a new challenge.
Naby Keita to hold talks with RB Leipzig this week
The Leipzig midfielder is been rumoured to be on his way to Liverpool since the last week or so but The Times claim that the Guinea international is set to hold talks with the German club this week over his future. Liverpool are ready to pay £66 million for the industrious midfielder and are also ready to offer him £130,000 per week.
Leipzig do not want to sell but might have to if Keita does not wish to stay with them anymore.
Premier League
Manchester United hoping to sign Alvaro Morata before their tour of the United States
Manchester Evening News claim that Jose Mourinho wants his striker's situation resolved before his team departs on the pre-season tour to the USA. It is speculated that personal terms are agreed with Alvaro Morata and now only a transfer needs to be agreed.
Real Madrid want £60 million for the striker with United more or less ready to pay the required amount in a structured manner with added bonuses.
Meanwhile, Everton are close to signing Wayne Rooney
The Toffees have done commendable business so far in the transfer period and are on course to make this their best ever summer. Talksport claims that Everton are confident of landing Wayne Rooney with the former Toffee wanting to play in England instead of China or in the MLS.
Everton are set to offer him a leader's role in the side but Rooney will have to take a major pay cut if he wants a return to the Merseyside.
Spurs make a second bid for Adrien Silva
A Bola reports that Sporting Lisbon have received a second bid from the Lilywhites for their captain, Adrien Silva. The midfielder has two years remaining on his deal with Lisbon holding out for €35 million for their star man. Spurs had a bid of €20 million rejected last week and have now bid €30 million for the Portuguese star.
La Liga
FC Barcelona set to receive a £174 million bid for Neymar
Don Balon has made a sensational claim that Neymar is frustrated with the club's lack of activity this summer and is doubtful over his future at Camp Nou under the new coach, Ernesto Valverde. The Spanish outlet claims that Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are ready to pay his release clause of £174 million and make him the world's most expensive player.
The Brazilian has always looked forward to play in the Premier League which makes United's case a lot stronger.
Real Madrid to begin talks with David De Gea
Daily Express understands that after completing the deal for Alvaro Morata to Manchester United, Real Madrid will begin fresh talks with David De Gea for a move to the Bernabeu.
The Red Devils are not keen on selling their prized asset but Zinedine Zidane wants a new custodian this summer and has zeroed in on the former Atletico Madrid man. He was close to joining Real Madrid back in 2015 but a ‘faulty fax machine’ had scuppered his move.
Rest of the world
PSG make an enquiry for Philippe Coutinho
The Parisians are in the market for a marquee signing and are toying with the idea of bringing Liverpool's Coutinho to the Parc Des Princes. The Mirror reports that the Reds have no intention of selling one of their best players and have put a £87 million price tag on the Brazilian.
Jurgen Klopp is keen on using Coutinho in midfield next season with the player also wanting to play at Anfield for the next few years.
Benfica forward in great demand
The Portuguese giants are poised for a huge bid for their number 9, Raul Jimenez. The star striker is attracting interest from England and Turkey with a number of club's fighting for the Mexican striker. Benfica are ready to sell Jimenez to the highest possible bidder.
Fenerbahce not in the race for Dani Alves
The Turkish club were reportedly fighting for the signature of Dani Alves but the club has quashed all rumours by saying that they are not interested in the Brazilian. Meanwhile, Dani Alves has mutually terminated his contract with Juventus and is close to agreeing on a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
