Ronaldo wants Kane at Madrid, Juventus want Bale, De Bruyne to Madrid, and much more: Transfer round-up - 19th February 2018

Hello folks! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Though the January market is now closed, it has not stopped the clubs from looking at potential summer recruitments.

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 19th, 2018:

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La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Harry Kane to partner him

Don Balon has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo has given his approval to the Real Madrid management to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane. Madrid are set to replace Karim Benzema in the summer and the English hitman is the no.1 priority at the Bernabeu right now.

Ronaldo has reportedly wished to form a striking duo with Kane and is ready to welcome Kane to Spain.

FC Barcelona to include a player or two in the deal for Antoine Griezmann

Another report from Don Balon has claimed that FC Barcelona are worried about the FFP regulations and are hence thinking about including a player in the deal for Griezmann.

After spending €300 million for Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona are cautious about spending €100 million more on the Frenchman. Andre Gomes and Gerard Deulofeu are reportedly set to be the victims of this swap deal.

Serie A

Paulo Dybala's replacement?

Gareth Bale on Juventus' radar

Despite winning 10 trophies in five years, a plethora of injury troubles has always linked Gareth Bale with a move away from Real Madrid, making him a transfer target for former club Tottenham Hotspur who allegedly want to bring him back to London.

But Don Balon has now claimed that Juventus have entered the race for the Welshman and will make a concrete offer for the forward if Paulo Dybala decides to change loyalties in the summer.

AS Roma identify Alisson replacement

With Real Madrid, PSG and Liverpool monitoring Alisson Becker, AS Roma are almost destined to lose the goalkeeper in the summer.

Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Roma are already in talks with Swedish custodian Marko Johansson who is currently on loan at Trelleborg from Malmö. It is reported that Monchi, Roma's director of football, will travel to Sweden next week to negotiate a deal for the 20-year-old.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski focused on the task at hand

Robert Lewandowski ignoring Real Madrid rumours

A Los Blancos transfer target, Robert Lewandowski has confirmed in an interview with Kicker (via Sportskeeda) that he is not distracted by the talks over his future and is happy continuing at Bayern Munich. The Polish striker has a contract at the Allianz Arena until 2021.

Lewandowski said, "At the moment I do not worry about it. If I was to think about the Real speculation as a Bayern player it would not be good for me because I wouldn't be focused on my job here anymore. I'm a Bayern player and I want to give everything here."

Chelsea insist Michy Batshuayi has a future with the Blues

Borussia Dortmund have indicated that they are looking to sign Michy Batshuayi on a permanent basis in the summer. But The Mirror have now reported that Chelsea believe that the striker still has a future at Stamford Bridge and are hence not ready to do any business for the Belgian. He was sent out on loan only because of the insistence of Antonio Conte.

Premier League

KDB on Perez's mind

Kevin De Bruyne on Real Madrid's radar

Transfer specialists Don Balon have sensationally reported that Real Madrid are set to make a mega money offer for Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne. It is believed that Florentino Perez has been floored by the Belgian's form this season and is ready to break the bank for him.

A €200 million offer is reportedly being prepared along with a massive pay structure for De Bruyne. But the playmaker is said to be happy at the Etihad and wants to continue working under Pep Guardiola.

Alan Pardew has two games to save his job

The Sun understands that Alan Pardew has been given two Premier League matches to save his job with the Hawthorns. West Brom are at the foot of the league table and the recent revelation of the 'Taxi-Gate' has angered club owner Guochuan Lai. The tabloid has also reported that Lai is furious with the recent revelations about the player's lack of discipline.

Ligue 1

Back to Italy?

Carlo Ancelotti not interested in the PSG job

Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be looking to replace Unai Emery at the helm next season with Carlo Ancelotti being one of the names linked with the Parisian hot seat.

But reports from The Mirror claim that the Italian has no interest in rejoining PSG and is ready to wait for an offer from a Premier League side. Ancelotti is currently living in London and has an eye on taking over at Arsenal.

Milan clubs eye Super Mario

Mario Balotelli has understandably been left angered after being booked for complaining about racial chants.

He is frustrated at the treatment given to him by the officials and is looking for a move back to Italy. According to reports from The Sun, Inter Milan and AC Milan are interested in the striker, while Juventus are also said to be monitoring the situation.