Transfer news and rumours of the day: 11th June 2017

SOLNA, SWEDEN - MARCH 25: Emil Forsberg of Sweden celebrates after scoring to 2-0 during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Sweden and Belarus at Friends arena on March 25, 2017 in Solna, . (Photo by Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty Images)
Emil Forsberg has been crucial in RB Leipzig qualifying for the Champions League

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Barcelona draw up summer wishlist

Douglas Costa
Douglas Costa

Barcelona are set to make considerable movement in trying to sing Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich this summer according to various reports. There is a long queue for the Brazilian after Bayern decided to place him on the transfer list and Barcelona are heading the pack of teams interested in his signature.

The Catalan club are also reportedly eyeing Borussia Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele and the German club have set an asking price of €90 million (£79 million) for the youngster. Meanwhile, Barcelona are also mulling over moves for Riyad Mahrez and Hector Bellerin from the Premier League. The Spanish giants are looking to do some serious business this summer.

Chelsea want James Rodriguez

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According to Spanish news outlet AS, Chelsea are set to reignite their interest in Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez. The paper reports that the Blues were close to signing the Columbian in January as a replacement for Oscar but the player opted to see out the rest of the season with Los Blancos. However, with an unclear role being offered to him at Real Madrid he is considering a move to Stamford Bridge. There is no news of a bid from Chelsea as yet.

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