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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 26, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid to target four Manchester City players
Real Madrid are preparing for a blockbuster summer transfer window with a major squad overhaul bound to happen at the Bernabeu. Manchester Evening News have today claimed that Real Madrid are set to raid Manchester City and make a move for not one, not two but for four first-team players.
It is reported that Real Madrid are interested in the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and John Stones. Though Manchester City aren't keen on entertaining any offers for their core set of players, Real Madrid are expected to test the resolve of the Premier League champions with a massive bid.
Real Madrid value Sane at £70 million, De Bruyne at £175 million and the remaining two at a collective price of £100 million. All in all, Los Blancos may offer Manchester City a staggering amount of €350 million to sign the four players.
FC Barcelona impressed by Fabian Ruiz
Fabian Ruiz has been one of the standout performers for Real Betis this season. His good run has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona reportedly interested in making a move for the midfielder.
Mundo Deportivo reveals that Ruiz has a release clause of €30 million in his Real Betis contract. With Andres Iniesta and Andre Gomes set to depart, Barcelona are in the market for a creative midfielder and the club believe Ruiz fits the bill perfectly.
Serie A
Premier League trio want Radja Nainggolan
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign AS Roma's midfield lynchpin, Radja Nainggolan. The 30-year-old has long been touted with a move to the Premier League and may finally be seen in England next season.
The Sun has tipped Arsenal to be the favourites to sign Nainggolan with Wenger's reported successor - Luis Enrique wanting the Belgian midfielder in his new squad at the Emirates.
Juventus confident of signing Matteo Darmian
Tuttosport has reported that Juventus are increasingly upbeat about signing Manchester United outcast Matteo Darmian this summer. The fullback has made just 6 league appearances for United this season and has not been favoured by Jose Mourinho. Juventus are expected to sign him on a cut-price deal.
Bundesliga
Jerome Boateng unsure over Bayern Munich future
Germany and Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng has cast serious doubts over his future after revealing that he may look for new challenges in the coming seasons.
Boateng was quoted by Goal as saying, "I experienced everything at Bayern. So now I certainly reach a point where I have to answer certain questions to myself: 'What goals do I have that I did not reach yet? Do I want to prove myself always at the same club and always under the same circumstances?'"
Bernd Leno set to leave Bayer Leverkusen
Bild understands that Bernd Leno is all set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. The 26-year-old is tipped to join Atletico Madrid with the goalkeeper having a release clause of around €25 million. Leverkusen have already reached an agreement with Leno's replacement - Eintracht Frankfurt's Lukas Hradecky.
Premier League
FC Barcelona want Anthony Martial
Anthony Martial's time at Manchester United seems to be coming to an end. Tuttosport (via Sports Illustrated) has revealed that Martial is ready to end his stint in the Premier League.
Martial has not found a regular starting berth under Jose Mourinho and is hence looking for a fresh start. It is reported that Barcelona will challenge Juventus and Bayern Munich for the Frenchman's signature.
Manchester United looking to re-sign Jonny Evans
The Red Devils are looking to bring back Jonny Evans after letting him go in 2015. The centre-back has impressed with West Bromwich Albion and has previously been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Taking into account West Brom's imminent relegation, Evans will be available for a paltry sum of £3 million, the Sun understands. Jose Mourinho is looking to use Evans' experience to fortify his backline.
Rest of the world
Steven Gerrard in talks to become the manager of Rangers
According to the Sun, Steve Gerrard is in advanced talks to become the next Rangers manager. Gerrard, who is currently managing the Liverpool U-18s, is reportedly interested in taking on such a huge challenge. Rangers' director of football Mark Allen is reportedly heading the negotiations.
Crystal Palace interested in Leander Dendocker
After almost securing a miraculous escape, the Eagles have started preparing for the next season and have identified their ideal midfield target. The Daily Mail has reported that Crystal Palace are keen on roping in Anderlecht holding midfielder Leander Dendocker to Selhurst Park.
Dendocker is ready to leave Belgium for the Premier League and is valued at over £20 million. He was previously linked with West Ham United and Atletico Madrid.
