Real Madrid to sell four players to fund Neymar's move, Barcelona want Eriksen, and more: Transfer round-up, 29th May 2018

Villarreal v Real Madrid - La Liga
Zinedine Zidane means business this summer

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.

And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 29, 2018:


La Liga

Real Madrid to sell four players for €180 million

A huge summer awaits Real Madrid. Club chief Florentino Perez has planned a major exodus at the club in order to raise as much funds as possible for the arrival of Neymar. According to Don Balon, Real Madrid have decided to offload four players this summer.

The players that are expected to leave the Bernabeu are: Gareth Bale, Kiko Casilla, Dani Ceballos and Borja Mayoral. A realistic value for Bale is set out at €120 million while the club hopes to raise another €60 million from the sale of the other three for an all-out raid on acquiring Neymar.

FC Barcelona to prioritise Christian Eriksen

Along with Antoine Griezmann, a move for Spurs playmaker Christian Eriksen is high on Barcelona's to-do list. Sport reports that replacing Andres Iniesta has become a priority for the club and they have earmarked Eriksen as the perfect replacement. The Londoners value Eriksen highly and are expected to play hardball.

Serie A

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No bid for Alisson from Liverpool...yet

No offer made for Alisson Becker

Despite multiple reports claiming that Liverpool have made a €60 million bid for Alisson Becker, Roma chief Monchi has revealed that the club has so far received no bids for the Brazilian no.1.

He was quoted by the Mirror as saying, "In order for a player to leave, there have to be three elements in place - an offer, a yes from the club and from the player. As of today, we have nothing of the sort."

Napoli reject Manchester City's Jorginho bid

According to the Mirror, Manchester City's €45 million bid for Jorginho has been turned down by Napoli. The Italian club is set to demand at least €60 million for the midfielder. Chelsea have also entered the race for Jorginho as a bidding war is now expected to start between the two English sides.

Bundesliga

USMNT v Boliva - International Friendly
On Tottenham Hotspur's radar

Tottenham Hotspur interested in Christian Pulisic

The North London side have reportedly called off their chase of Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon and have now shifted their focus on Christian Pulisic, reports the Telegraph. Pulisic who can play anywhere behind the striker has attracted Mauricio Pochettino's attention. The American forward is valued at £50 million by Dortmund.

Hannover sign Kevin Wimmer

Stoke City's Kevin Wimmer has officially signed for Hannover on a season-long loan deal. Wimmer joined the Potters in a £18 million deal last summer but featured only 19 times for the relegated side. The deal for the Austrian includes an option to sign permanently for Hannover.

Read more Bundesliga transfer news here

Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City - Premier League
On his way to Manchester City

Manchester City closing in on Riyad Mahrez

The Daily Mail has claimed that Manchester City are in the final stages of negotiations with Leicester City and hope to finalise a deal for Riyad Mahrez before the end of this week.

Pep Guardiola wants to wrap his summer business as quickly as possible to have the best possible scenario for a title defence. Mahrez is expected to cost City around £75 million.

Jack Grealish monitored by Manchester United

The Red Devils have been pondering over making a move for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish. The youngster has impressed the United bosses who may make a move for him this summer, the Sun understands. With Villa preparing for another season in the Championship, Grealish will not cost much for Mourinho's side.

Rest of Europe

Paris Saint Germain : Training Session At Parc Des Princes
Di Maria ready for a return to Madrid

Angel Di Maria keen on joining Atletico Madrid

A wide player is high on Atletico Madrid's wishlist this summer. AS has reported that Angel Di Maria is keen on joining the Rojiblancos. Di Maria has reportedly called Diego Simeone multiple times to express his desire of returning to Madrid. The winger has fallen down the pecking order at PSG and is actively looking for a move to kickstart his career.

Benfica to sign Renato Sanches on loan

A Bola has reported that Benfica are in talks with Bayern Munich over a loan deal for Renato Sanches. The Portuguese midfielder is currently on a decline and is looking for a move to resurrect his career. Benfica are keen to do that and are also ready to pay him €4 million in wages.

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Edited by Amit Mishra