Transfer news and rumours of the day - 25th June 2017

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20:  Marquinhos of Brazil celebrates with his gold medal following the Men's Football Final between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana Stadium on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Juventus eye Marquinhos as a potential replacement for Leonardo Bonucci

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 June 25, 2017.


Serie A

Fiorentina set to receive a huge bid for Federico Bernardeschi

Football Italia says that Manchester United are tired of waiting for Ivan Perisic with Inter Milan playing hardball over the transfer fee. Subsequently, the Red Devils have turned their attention towards Bernardeschi who is currently playing for Italy in the U-21 World Cup.

The winger has been La Viola's best player last season and his goals and set piece abilities have been crucial to Fiorentina's top half finish.

Juventus and Inter Milan to fight it out for Joao Cancelo

Both the Italian clubs are in need of a fullback this summer with Juventus set to lose Dani Alves in the coming days whereas Maicon has left Nerazzurri. Calciomercato has now reported that the Italian giants have decided to enquire about Valencia's right back Cancelo who is open for a move to Italy.

Juventus are in pole position at the moment as they can offer him Champions League football.

Meanwhile, Juventus decide a replacement for Leonardo Bonucci

With reports emerging of Chelsea's firm interest in Bonucci, the Bianconeri have a centre back in mind to replace the Italian. Gazzetta Dello Sport claims that Juventus are ready to move for Paris Saint Germain's Marquinhos if Bonucci is lured by the riches of England.

Juventus will not come in their player's way if he wishes to join Chelsea and are also ready to pay a fee in the region of €65 million for Marquinhos.

Bundesliga

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Vincent Janssen of Tttenham Hotspur gives his team mates a thumbs up during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at White Hart Lane on April 8, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Vincent Janssen has struggled for form since his move to Spurs

Borussia Monchengladbach want Vincent Janssen

The out of form Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen is set to be offered a route out of his misery by Borussia Monchengladbach. Sunday People claim that the German club is keen on taking the 23-year-old on the board and are ready to offer £15 million for the Dutch forward.

Janssen arrived amidst much fanfare from AZ Alkmaar but failed to light up the Premier League and ultimately failed in his first season in England.

Leon Goretzka shrugs off a move to Arsenal

German tabloids had reported that a move to Arsenal almost materialised for Schalke youngster Leon Goretzka in the recent past. But the youngster has come out and revealed that he is fully focussed on performing well for his country in the Confederations Cup and is not thinking about a move at the moment.

English Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Anthony Martial of Manchester United attempts to take the ball past Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Arsenal want Anthony Martial this summer

Arsenal to target Anthony Martial if they miss out on Kylian Mbappe

The Gunners have made their mind upon which player to target if they miss out on their primary target - Kylian Mbappe. The Arsenal board believe that a £40 million bid will be enough to price Anthony Martial away from Manchester United.

Daily Mail understands that all is not well between Martial and Jose Mourinho with the player wanting assurances over his game time. Arsene Wenger is a huge admirer of the Frenchman and can offer him a striker's role at Arsenal.

Manchester City to sign four fullbacks this summer

Pep Guardiola is reportedly not happy with any of the fullbacks at his disposal at Manchester City and has therefore decided to conduct a major defensive overhaul this summer.

Daily Star claims that Dani Alves, Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Ryan Bertrand are the four names who are expected to be City players come the start of the next season. This means that Pep Guardiola is ready to splash close to £100 million on just fullbacks.

Bournemouth close to making a record signing

The Sun has speculated that Bournemouth have decided to bid £20 million for Chelsea's Nathan Ake. The youngster was with the Cherries on loan for the first half of the 2016/17 season and is ready to return to the Vitality stadium.

Antonio Conte has allowed the move to go ahead with the Blues needing funds and places in the first team squad to sign new players.

La Liga

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03:  Gareth Bale of Real Madrid lifts The Champions League trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Real Madrid might offload Gareth Bale in order to make space for Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid ready to offload Gareth Bale

Telefoot has reported that club president Florentino Perez has made up his mind on breaking the trio of BBC in order to accommodate Kylian Mbappe in the starting lineup. Perez has promised this to Mbappe and his representatives.

Real Madrid are ready to do everything in their capacity to make the teenager a Real Madrid player this summer. Gareth Bale does not want to leave Spain right now but might be helpless if both Perez and manager Zinedine Zidane decide to dump him.

FC Barcelona identify Saul Niguez as a transfer target

AS has written in its Sunday special that if the Catalans miss out on their number one summer target in Marco Verratti, they will go all out for Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez. Veratti wants to join Barcelona but PSG want a massive £90 million for the midfielder.

Barcelona are not ready to spend that much on a midfielder and may decide to shift their focus on the £50 million-rated Saul.

Rest of the world

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 13:  Kylian Mbappe of France warms up prior to the International Friendly match between France and England at Stade de France on June 13, 2017 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The teenager might after all stay with the Gallic outfit

AS Monaco offer Kylian Mbappe a blockbuster deal

The Gallic outfit are doing their bit to keep hold of Mbappe this summer as Leonardo Jardim feels that the teenager should spend one more year in France before going abroad. Le Journal du Dimance has reported that Monaco have offered him an improvised deal to fend off Real Madrid and Arsenal.

It is said that a 900% pay rise is included in this new deal which will see Mbappe earn as much as Radamel Falcao in Ligue 1. Mbappe now earns a meagre €18,000 per week but will receive €162,000 if he agrees to sign an extension.

Benfica leading the race to sign Arsenal youngster

Chris Willock, the Arsenal academy graduate is a free agent at the moment with the Gunners deciding to not offer the winger a professional contract this summer. Manchester City were keen on his signature but O Jogo has now claimed that Benfica have swooped in for Willock and have already persuaded the youngster to sign a long term contract.

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