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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final quarter, 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. After scouring through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on April 23, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid want Salah and Sane
With Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema set to receive the boot at the end of the season, Real Madrid have identified their replacements in what is set to be a huge summer transfer window for the club. Don Balon has claimed that Los Blancos have set their sights on Leroy Sane and Mohamed Salah.
Salah is Real Madrid's no.1 transfer priority with the club readying a £180 million move for the Egyptian. Meanwhile, the Spanish giants are looking to open the bidding for Sane at £80 million.
Manchester City are not keen on offloading Sane and are set to demand Isco in return.
Ivan Rakitic pleads with Andres Iniesta to stay
Amidst rumours of Iniesta moving to China in the summer, his teammate Ivan Rakitic has pleaded with the club legend to stay beyond this season at the club.
The Croatian told the press, "I hope he doesn't leave. He knows it, I think fans want him with us as much as I want that, but as I always said he has to make a choice, he has to discuss it with his family. His decision will be respected by all of us."
Serie A
Jorginho closing in on a move to Manchester City
According to El Chirunguito TV, Jorginho is mighty close to agreeing on a summer move to Manchester City. It is reported that his agent Joao Santos traveled to Manchester last week to hold talks with the club executives. Napoli are expected to demand a huge sum for their holding midfielder.
Juventus monitor Marouane Fellaini
Juventus are reportedly one of six clubs that are looking to sign Marouane Fellaini on a free transfer at the end of the season. Fellaini has rejected a new deal from Manchester United and is now eyeing a new challenge.
Juventus are set to rival the likes of PSG, AS Monaco, Besiktas, West Ham United and Leicester City to sign the Belgian, the Mirror understands.
Bundesliga
Julian Nagelsmann plays down talks of a move to Arsenal
The Hoffenheim manager is one of the many coaches tipped to replace Arsene Wenger this summer. But Julian Nagelsmann has downplayed these rumours.
He told Sky Germany (via Daily Star), "I do not think so, no. As they say, there are rumors. I'm not annoyed by the discussions. I focus on myself and my team and want to make a good game here today, the focus is on nothing else.”
RB Leipzig want Arsenal U-17 goalkeeper
Arsenal and England U-17 goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is on RB Leipzig's radar, the Mirror understands. The talented teenage custodian is considered one of Arsenal's brightest prospects. But Arthur will be a free agent this summer and has not been offered a professional contract yet by the Gunners.
Premier League
Liverpool eyeing Jan Oblak
The Reds are looking at roping in Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak this summer. According to Bleacher Report, Liverpool are ready to activate the goalkeeper's €100 million release clause as they eye an upgrade on the likes of Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. Arsenal and PSG are also interested in the Slovenian.
Jesse Lingard to be offered a pay rise
Lingard has been one of the standout players for Manchester United this campaign. With 13 goals and 6 assists in all competitions, Lingard has proved his worth to Jose Mourinho.
The Sun has reported that the club are looking to acknowledge Lingard's efforts by offering him a pay rise which will see him earn £100,000 per week. He currently earns £15,000 less than the mentioned figure.
Ligue 1
Neymar urged by Rivaldo to join Real Madrid
Former FC Barcelona and Brazil forward Rivaldo has urged his compatriot Neymar to leave PSG for Real Madrid. Rivaldo has claimed that Neymar must join Real Madrid if he wants to be the best in the world.
Rivaldo was quoted by Globo Esporte as saying, "I have told Neymar that he can be the best in the world. But for that, he has to leave PSG. But I believe that, from what I hear, from people who bring information to me, he has a chance to play for Real Madrid."
Arsene Wenger to be offered PSG president role
The Mirror has reported that Paris Saint-Germain want to take Arsene Wenger on board as the club president to run the club with Thomas Tuchel in charge. PSG are looking to utilize Wenger's business acumen and contacts to help them achieve European success.
