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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering the business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. Despite the transfer market being eerily silent today, we have managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on April 9, 2018:
Bundesliga
Ivan Rakitic on Bayern Munich's radar
The Bavarians have reportedly identified Ivan Rakitic as their top summer target. Don Balon has claimed that Bayern Munich will make a €80 million offer for the Croatian midfielder who is concerned about his future with Barcelona.
The signing of Philippe Coutinho and the impending arrival of Arthur and Griezmann has cast a huge doubt on Rakitic's role at the club. He is expected to be tempted by Bayern's offer with a return to Bundesliga on the line.
West Ham eyeing a move for Shinji Kagawa
West Ham United are reportedly mulling over making a £12 million move for Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa. The Daily Mirror reports that David Moyes is eyeing a reunion with the Japanese international after the duo worked together at Manchester United. The Hammers are eyeing a complete revamp next season with Kagawa now being one of their top targets.
Serie A
Juventus keep an eye on Mousa Dembele
The technical staff of Juventus has been mightily impressed by Mousa Dembele during their round of 16 tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Juventus are now looking to rope Dembele in for the next season.
Evening Standard has reported that Dembele has one year left on his Spurs contract but has no intentions of extending his stay in London. This has attracted Juventus towards the combative midfielder.
AS Roma president rules out Alisson Becker sale
Roma president James Pallotta remained adamant that the club will not sell the in-form goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the summer. Alisson's good form has seen him get linked with a summer move to Real Madrid or Liverpool.
But Pallotta was quoted by Goal as saying, "Why should he leave? He will stay. He has a contract. I love him and I have never wanted to sell him. I thought he was great and now he's showing how good he is."
Premier League
Manchester United want Richarlison and Ryan Bertrand
The Red Devils have reportedly identified two Premier League stars to improve their squad strength for the upcoming season. The two players that have been linked with Manchester United are Richarlison and Ryan Bertrand.
United have joined a long list of clubs interested in the £40 million-rated Watford's Richarlison. Sky Sports claim that along with United, as many as six top sides have made their interest known in the Brazilian forward.
Meanwhile, the Sun has claimed that United have identified Southampton's Ryan Bertrand as the solution to their left-back woes. Bertrand is expected to leave the Saints this summer and is valued at £25 million.
Chelsea make an enquiry for Jean-Michael Seri
According to L'equipe, Chelsea have made an enquiry to acquire Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri. The Ivorian box to box player has been linked with a number of top clubs since the past summer such as FC Barcelona and Manchester City.
Chelsea are the latest club to make their interest known in the 26-year-old who reportedly has a €40 million release clause.
La Liga
Paul Pogba was offered to Real Madrid in January
Sports Illustrated have revealed that Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola had offered his client to Real Madrid in the January transfer window. Pogba was also offered to Manchester City in the winter market.
But the Spanish giants rejected Raiola's advances as they were not in the market for a midfielder at that time. Madrid were also aware of the fact that signing Pogba would disrupt their wage structure.
Valencia want Andreas Pereira on a permanent deal
Valencia are looking to sign Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira on a permanent basis this summer. According to AS, Valencia officials recently met Pereira's agent, Kia Joorabchian to discuss their intentions.
Pereira has a contract with United until 2019 but is reportedly happy at the Mestalla and sees his future in Spain. Valencia boss Marcelino is also keen on working in the future with the midfielder.
Rest of the world
Thomas Tuchel wants N'golo Kante at PSG
Former Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel is the prime candidate to take over from Unai Emery at PSG. And Sport Buzzer has now revealed that Tuchel has already started working on the summer transfer targets for the Parisians.
Tuchel wants a commanding midfielder for his side and has demanded the club to sign Chelsea's N'golo Kante. The Frenchman has a contract in London until 2021 and is valued at around €80 million. The other midfield targets for Tuchel are Julian Weigl and Sami Khedira.
D.C. United contact Mario Balotelli
The MLS side has contacted Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola with a summer move in mind, Sports Illustrated understands. Balotelli is out of contract this summer and is looking for a new challenge in his career. He has scored 14 league goals this season. United are looking at the striker as one of their three designated players.
