FC Barcelona to make a €120 million + Ousmane Dembele offer for PSG superstar, Kroos rejects Manchester United and more: Transfer round-up, July 1, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.

And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on July 1, 2018:

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#1 Premier League

Chelsea to announce Sarri's arrival soon

Maurizio Sarri to become Chelsea manager before July 9

The Guardian believes that Chelsea are confident of naming Maurizio Sarri as their next coach before July 9. Chelsea officials have been in negotiations with Napoli over Sarri's release. The Italian has one year remaining in his contract and has a £9 million release clause with the Partenopei.

After delays over compensation agreement, Chelsea have picked up the pace in their bid to replace Antonio Conte with Sarri. Chelsea's non-World Cup players are set to report for pre-season training on July 9 and the Blues are preparing to announce Sarri's arrival before the players come back at Cobham.

Meanwhile, the club have started work in identifying summer targets for the new manager and are looking to complete the majority of their business this month. It is reported that talks have been initiated with the likes of Alisson Becker, Daniele Rugani and Aleksandr Golovin.

Newcastle United in advanced talks for Andros Townsend

According to the Sun, Andros Townsend is heading back to Tyneside this summer. Rafa Benitez is all set to sign the English winger for a deal worth £18 million. Townsend is reportedly keen on returning to Newcastle and play under the Spaniard. The Eagles are looking to offload him in order to generate summer funds.

Meanwhile, Townsend is tipped to be Matt Ritchie's replacement at the club. Ritchie is on his way to Stoke to sign for the Potters in a £15 million deal.

#2 Serie A

Juventus have been quoted a gigantic price for SMS

Juventus reject Lazio's counter-offer

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has become one of the most sought-after players of the transfer window. Juventus are termed as the favourites to sign him with Miralem Pjanic supposedly on his way to FC Barcelona.

According to Tuttosport, Lazio have demanded €100 million + Rodrigo Bentancur for the sale of Milinkovic-Savic to Turin. An offer which is deemed impossible to agree upon by the Bianconeri. Juventus value the Serbian midfielder at around €70 million.

Arsenal closing in on Lucas Torreira

The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal are in an advanced stage of negotiations with Sampdoria for the transfer of Lucas Torreira.

It is reported that a £25 million fee has been agreed upon and an official announcement will be made after the World Cup. Torreira starred in Uruguay's 2-1 win over Portugal last night.

#3 Bundesliga

On Bayern Munich's radar

Bayern Munich eyeing Anthony Martial

The Bavarians are the latest club to register an interest in Anthony Martial. According to the Daily Star, Bayern Munich officials have already held talks with the player's representatives over a £70 million move this summer.

Martial will leave Manchester United ahead of the new season in search of regular playing opportunities. Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus are also interested in the Frenchman.

Luka Modric also on Bayern Munich's radar

Another world class player is on Bayern Munich's watchlist this transfer window. Don Balon has claimed that Luka Modric is looking for a new challenge in his career and has hence decided to leave Real Madrid.

The German champions are ready to swoop in for the 32-year-old with the Croatian also looking to test himself in the Bundesliga after bossing the midfield in England and Spain.

#4 La Liga

Teammates next month?

FC Barcelona preparing player plus cash move for Kylian Mbappe

After his exploits against Argentina, Kylian Mbappe is set to become the biggest transfer target of the summer. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have registered their interest in a player who yesterday announced himself on the biggest of stages in the grandest of fashion.

But Real Madrid's infatuation with Neymar has reportedly paved the way for Barcelona to make a move for Mbappe. According to Don Balon, the Catalans are set to make a massive offer of €120 million + Ousmane Dembele for the 19-year-old forward. Barcelona hope Thomas Tuchel's interest in signing Dembele will help them in acquiring Mbappe.

Toni Kroos rejects Manchester United

Mundo Deportivo has reported that Toni Kroos has rejected Manchester United's advances to sign him this summer.

Jose Mourinho was keen to sign the German maestro but Kroos has reiterated the fact that he is happy with life in Madrid. Kroos has a contract with Real Madrid until 2022 and currently earns €20 million per year in wages.

#5 Rest of the world

Manchester United or Liverpool? Where will Fekir go?

Manchester United make an offer for Nabil Fekir

The Red Devils are looking to hijack Liverpool's move for Nabil Fekir. The French forward had almost signed for the Anfield side before the World Cup only for an issue over his long-standing knee problems broke down the deal.

Manchester United are now looking to make a move for the Frenchman before Liverpool decide to restart negotiations for the Lyon man, reports Le Progres. The French side are in search of funds and are hoping to get a massive sum for their talismanic forward.

Tottenham Hotspur interested in Juan Quintero

Colombia's World Cup star is quickly attracting interest from a number of European clubs. After Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to be linked with the left-footed attacker. La Nueva has also reported that Quintero has a €22 million release clause at River Plate which is expected to be activated by the Londoners.

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