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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its business end, top clubs are 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 main focus being on the European Cup draws, we have still managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on April 13, 2018:
La Liga
Modric and Kroos could leave Real Madrid
In an astonishing claim made by Don Balon, the Real Madrid duo of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are looking to end their association with the club this summer. Both the players have offers on the table from the Premier League.
Modric is looking for a move back to Tottenham Hotspur whereas Manchester United are keen on landing Kroos. The German has been a long-term target for the club from Manchester.
FC Barcelona calm over Samuel Umtiti's contract situation
According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona remain confident over Samuel Umtiti's future and are in no rush to offer him a new deal. Umtiti's €60 million release clause and the subsequent interest from Manchester United had worried the Catalans. But Umtiti's recent interviews, in which he admitted his love for the club, have put to rest their fears.
Serie A
Inter Milan enter Gareth Bale race
The Independent has revealed that Inter Milan are ready to break the bank for Gareth Bale if Real Madrid decide to sell him this summer. Bale's role in Madrid is reducing with each passing week and it is predicted that the Madrid board may decide to offload him at the end of the season.
The Nerazzurri are keen to make Bale their most expensive signing of all time, with Luciano Spalleti looking to build his team around the Welshman.
Liverpool want Suso
Liverpool are hoping to re-sign Suso this summer. He reportedly has a release clause of €40 million. Calciomercato reports that Milan are eyeing a move for Napoli's Jose Callejon and are ready to let Suso leave.
Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the Spaniard who has eight goals and five assists to his name this season.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich announce Niko Kovac as their next manager
The Bavarians have today announced the name of the manager who will take over from Jupp Heynckes. Eintracht Frankfurt's Niko Kovac has been named the next Bayern Munich boss and will take over the reins at the Allianz Arena on July 1. Kovac had previously played for Bayern Munich between 2001-03.
Jann-Fiete Arp on his way to Bayern Munich
According to Bild, German wonderkid Jann-Fiete Arp will move to Bayern Munich if Hamburg fail to stay in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians have already tabled a five-year deal for the teenager which will see him earn €2 million per year in wages. Arp currently earns €500,000 per year at Hamburg.
The 19-year-old is considered the future of the national side and last year played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.
Premier League
PSG contact Paul Pogba and Thibaut Courtois
Disappointed by their early Champions League exit, PSG are planning to spend big (again) this summer. According to Paris United, the club have initiated contact with Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba's agent. Pogba is reportedly looking for a move to the French capital and has asked his countrymen about life in Paris.
Meanwhile, RMC Sport has revealed that PSG have started negotiations with Thibaut Courtois over a potential summer deal. Courtois is reportedly keen on moving to Ligue 1. Pogba and Courtois are expected to cost the Parisians around €200 million.
Tottenham Hotspur want Arthur Masuaku
With Danny Rose expected to leave Spurs this summer, Tottenham Hotspur have identified a direct replacement for the left-back. The Sun reports that West Ham United's Arthur Masuaku is Spurs' top choice to replace Rose. The Londoners are expected to make a £20 million bid for the Congo international.
Rest of the world
PSG to target Karim Benzema
Paris Saint-Germain are wary of the fact that Edinson Cavani may leave the club this summer. In order to replace him, the club have chalked out a three-man wishlist of Robert Lewandowski, Mohamed Salah and Karim Benzema.
Le10 Sport considers Benzema the most realistic of those targets. He is also reportedly looking for a move back to his homeland with a move to PSG perfect for Benzema at this point in his career.
DC United want Carlos Tevez and Javier Hernandez
With new owners in place, DC United are expected to spend big this time around. The Washington Post has reported that the MLS side are looking to sign Javier Hernandez and Carlos Tevez as two of their three designated players. Tevez is currently playing for Boca Juniors whereas Hernandez is on loan at West Ham United.
