Cristiano Ronaldo's reason to leave Real Madrid revealed, Chelsea star to PSG? Transfer round-up, July 6, 2018

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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the world's attention being fixated on the ongoing World Cup, top clubs are working behind the scenes 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 6, 2018:


Premier League

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Has Kante already played his last game for Chelsea?

PSG keen on landing N'golo Kante

Goal reveals that Paris Saint Germain have made Chelsea's N'golo Kante as their priority of the summer. Chelsea are hell-bent on keeping the midfielder in their ranks and will demand over £100 million for their star player. PSG are hoping to include Adrien Rabiot in the deal.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are preparing to offer him a new deal in order to fend off interest from France. But without Champions League football and PSG's rumoured offer of £220,000 per week may make Kante accept a move back to Ligue 1. The Frenchman currently earns £120,000 per week at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, if Kante does accept a move to Paris, Chelsea will then reportedly target Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele as his direct replacement. The Blues have monitored the 21-year-old last season in which he made 50 appearances for the side that finished third in Ligue 1.

Jesse Lingard to be offered a new deal

Impressed by his performances last season and in the ongoing World Cup for England, Manchester United are preparing to offer Jesse Lingard a bumper new deal. Jose Mourinho sees Lingard as an integral member of his side and wants to have his future sorted as quickly as possible.

Lingard had signed a new deal last year itself, penning a four-year deal worth £75,000 per week. But the Sun has reported that the latest offer from Manchester United will see Lingard double his wages. The midfielder is expected to start tomorrow against Sweden in the quarterfinals.

Serie A

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On his way to Turin

Cristiano Ronaldo's unveiling date revealed

According to the Mirror, Juventus are trying their utmost best to complete a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo in the next 24 hours. It is believed that Juventus want to unveil Ronaldo tomorrow in front of their fans at the Juventus stadium in Turin.

Real Madrid and Juventus are currently locked in negotiations with the Bianconeri reportedly offering €100 million for the 33-year-old. It has also been speculated that Ronaldo will earn €30 million per year in wages.

Arsenal interested in M'Baye Niang

Tuttosport (via the Mirror) have claimed that Arsenal are monitoring Torino's M'Baye Niang. The Senegalese forward impressed with his performances in the World Cup and has caught the attention of a number of sides. Along with the Gunners, the likes of Everton, Monaco, Nice and Marseille are all showing intent on signing the 24-year-old.

Bundesliga

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On PSG's radar

PSG eyeing Raphael Guerreiro

Thomas Tuchel, the new PSG boss is reportedly looking to raid his former club for a prized asset. Bild has claimed that Tuchel is eyeing a reunion with Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro. The Portuguese international was signed for Dortmund by Tuchel and is now being targeted for a move to France.

The Parisians are in the market for a left-back this summer with Layvin Kurzawa being the only out and out left back in the squad at the moment. Dortmund value Guerreiro at around €30 million.

Jesse Marsch set to become the new RB Leipzig manager

The Athletic has reported that New York Red Bulls boss Jesse Marsch is all set to take over in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. Marsch is expected to become the interim coach at the club with Julian Nagelsmann slated to become the manager next season.

Marsch is set to put his current side in jeopardy with the MLS season currently ongoing. Chris Armas is expected to take over from the 44-year-old.

La Liga

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Ronaldo's dwindling relationship with Perez may have been the biggest reason for his wish to leave Madrid

The real reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo's departure revealed

According to Don Balon, Cristiano Ronaldo was frustrated by the treatment meted out to him by the club after the Champions League final. It has been claimed that Real Madrid did not pay attention to Ronaldo's demands for a pay raise which irked the 33-year-old to great lengths.

It has also been reported that Ronaldo was not in agreement with Florentino Perez's chase of Neymar. Ronaldo did not believe that he and the Brazilian could play in the same team which is why the great man is on the brink of completing a €100 million move to Juventus.

FC Barcelona increase their offer for Willian

After seeing their first bid of €50 million getting rejected, FC Barcelona have returned with an increased offer for Willian. The Daily Mail reports that Ernesto Valverde has made Willian his top priority and is desperate to land him this summer. Chelsea value the Brazilian at around €80 million.

Rest of the world

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Buffon is on his way to PSG

PSG to unveil Gianluigi Buffon on Monday

The Italian veteran and currently a free agent is all set to sign for Paris Saint Germain. L'equipe has revealed that Buffon will undergo a medical tonight and after completion of all the details in his contract, the legendary goalkeeper will be unveiled before the PSG crowd on Monday. He will sign a two year deal with the French champions.

Also read: Lionel Messi wants €100 million Manchester United star at Barcelona

Arsenal approach PSV Eindhoven over Hirving Lozano

The Gunners are impressed by Hirving Lozano's displays for Mexico this World Cup and have reportedly approached PSV Eindhoven over a summer move. Transfermarketweb has revealed that Arsenal may launch a bid for the 23-year-old soon. Lozano scored 19 goals and created 11 more in his first season for Eindhoven.

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