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Hello folks! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Along with the all-important UEFA Champions League fixtures this midweek, top clubs are also keeping their eyes upon on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. On that note, let's take a look at all the top transfer news that made headlines on February 21st, 2018:
La Liga
Toni Kroos holds the key for David De Gea's move to Spain
In order to complete a return back to his homeland, David De Gea is being linked with a direct swap deal with Toni Kroos. Don Balon understands that De Gea has told his close friends and Florentino Perez to let Manchester United sign Kroos in the summer which will ultimately pave the way for his return to Madrid.
Jose Mourinho and United are long-term admirers of Kroos and see him as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick.
Oriol Romeu ready to snub FC Barcelona
La Masia product and current Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu has revealed that he is not considering a move back to his former club. Romeu made just two appearances for Barcelona before being shipped to Chelsea.
Goal.com have revealed that Romeu wants regular playing time at this point in his career and is hence ready to snub an interest from the European giants.
Serie A
AC Milan target Edin Dzeko
Rossoneri boss Gennaro Gattuso needs a striker in the summer. Tuttosport have reported that AC Milan are reportedly ready to test AS Roma's resolve by making a €25 million bid for Edin Dzeko at the end of the season.
Roma quoted a price of €30 million to Chelsea in January and are expected to accept a bid lower than their valuation. Notably, Marco Reus is another big name on AC Milan's summer wishlist.
Jorginho on Manchester United's radar
Napoli midfielder Jorginho has long been linked with a move to Manchester United. The Sun has claimed that the player's entourage had visited England in January to discuss a summer move.
It is believed that Napoli are looking to raise funds in the summer and may sacrifice Jorginho in the process to target players such as Sampdoria's Lucas Torreira.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich to rival Chelsea for Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic is set to be a wanted man in the summer with The Daily Mail reporting that both Bayern Munich and Chelsea are looking to secure the American's services.
Bayern see him as a long-term replacement for Arjen Robben, whereas Chelsea look at the 20-year-old as the man to take over from Eden Hazard.
Borussia Dortmund prefer selling him abroad and have allegedly quoted a value of £88 million for the youngster.
Leon Bailey not in a hurry to leave Bayer Leverkusen
After netting 9 goals in 20 appearances, Leon Bailey has emerged on every top club's transfer list this season. But the young Jamaican winger has insisted that he will not make the move to a big club unless he feels ready to do so.
Bailey was quoted by Bild(via Goal.com) as saying, "Leverkusen is perfect for me. I want to develop and then I can take the next step. When I move to a big club, the people there will want to know me. I want to make a name for myself at the highest level.”
Premier League
Liverpool set to target Keylor Navas
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly in the market for a custodian in the summer and Diario Gol has now linked the Reds with a move for Real Madrid's Keylor Navas. It is claimed that Liverpool are ready to take Navas on board and value him at around €20 million, as Los Meringues are looking to sign an upgrade on the Costa Rican and are keen on offloading him.
West Ham United ready to offer a two-year deal to David Moyes
The former Manchester United gaffer was given a deal only until the summer by West Ham. But the Hammers have reportedly been impressed by Moyes' work in his short time at the club, with West Ham now being four points clear of the relegation zone and having lost just once in their last eight league games.
According to reports from The Daily Express, West Ham United are reportedly set to offer a new two-year deal to the Scot if he avoids relegation with the club.
Rest of the world
Liverpool monitoring Mohamed Bahlouli
According to France Football, Liverpool are lining up a move for 17-year-old Lyon sensation Mohamed Bahlouli. The teenage midfielder has impressed for the U-19s this season and is expected to make a move to the first team soon.
The Mirror has even dubbed him to be the 'next Coutinho'. He has also admitted his intentions of playing for the Reds, claiming to like Jurgen Klopp's philosophy.
Arsenal send a scout to watch Oguzhan Ozyakup
Reports from The Daily Mirror claim that Arsenal sent a scout to watch Besiktas' Oguzhan Ozyakup in action against Bayern Munich yesterday, but sadly, the youngster did not get a chance to impress.
The Gunners are said to be closely monitoring the progress of the Turkish midfielder who played for Arsenal's reserves alongside Jack Wilshere as a schoolboy.
