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Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With 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 June 13, 2018:
#1 La Liga
Julen Lopetegui's summer plans revealed
The man of the moment - Julen Lopetegui has caught the footballing world's attention in just over a day. From being named as the Real Madrid manager to being sacked by Spain the other day, no other footballing personality has been discussed more than the Spaniard in the last few hours.
According to Diario Gol, after his Spain sacking, Lopetegui will start his Real Madrid project earlier than expected and is eyeing major changes in the first team squad. The 51-year-old has conveyed the list of players that he wants at the club and those who he thinks do not have a future at the club to Florentino Perez.
Lopetegui is eyeing five mega signings this summer which include: Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Alvaro Odriozola, Thiago Alcantara and David De Gea. The new boss also wants to sell as many as eight first-team players ahead of the new season.
The players who the new boss wants to be gone are: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Keylor Navas, Jesus Vallejo, Dani Ceballos, Marcos Llorente and Theo Hernandez.
Stefan Savic to spark a transfer battle between Chelsea and Juventus
Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic is on the radar of Chelsea and Juventus, according to Sky Sports. Savic left Manchester City for Atletico in 2015 and made 36 appearances for the Colchoneros last season.
Juventus are eyeing a replacement for Stephan Lichsteiner whereas Chelsea are in the market for an experienced defender this summer. The Montenegro international will be allowed to leave this summer as Atletico look to strengthen their side in other departments.
#2 Serie A
Three Italian clubs chasing Mousa Dembele
Sky Italy has claimed that the likes of Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan are all interested in signing Moussa Dembele. The Tottenham midfielder is expected to be sold this summer with his contract expiring after the end of the next season.
Dembele is rated highly by Spurs and has been offered a new contract but the player is believed to be looking for a new challenge. The man with 75 Belgium caps is also garnering interest from a couple of Chinese clubs.
Radja Nainggolan agrees personal terms with Inter Milan
AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has given the go-ahead for a move to Inter Milan. The folks at Gazzetta Dello Sport have claimed that Nainggolan has already agreed to personal terms with Inter and is keen on working with Luciano Spalleti. Inter want €40 million for the Belgium international.
#3 Bundesliga
Arsenal closing in on Bernd Leno
According to the Mirror, Arsenal are close to reaching a breakthrough for the signature of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Leno's representatives are confident over agreeing upon a £22 million move for the German custodian.
Arsenal are looking at an upgrade on Petr Cech with the veteran goalkeeper expected to be the second choice next season. Leno was also on Napoli's radar but the 26-year-old was keen on testing himself in the Premier League.
Everton eyeing Marvin Plattenhardt
German international Marvin Plattenhardt is reportedly on Everton's radar. Sky Sports has revealed that Marco Silva is eyeing a move for Plattenhardt this summer as he is looking for a competition to Leighton Baines. The left-back made 33 appearances for Hertha Berlin last season and is selected in the German World Cup squad.
#4 Premier League
Manchester United end interest in Danny Rose
The Telegraph writes that Jose Mourinho has ended his interest in Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose. United boss has reportedly told the club bosses to instead focus on bringing in a top class central defender.
Mourinho believes that after the arrival of Diogo Dalot, who can play on both the flanks, another fullback signing is not required. Manchester United already have Luke Shaw and Ashley Young competing for the left back spot.
Burnley target two West Bromwich Albion players
The Clarets are looking to wrap up their summer business quickly and have tabled a £25 million bid for Craig Dawson and Jay Rodriguez.
Burnley are eyeing the two relegated players for a cut-price deal ahead of their Europa League campaign, the Mirror understands. West Brom have already sold Jonny Evans and will play hardball over Dawson's transfer.
Rest of the world
Real Madrid reach an agreement with Santos for Rodrygo
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Santos over the transfer of Rodrygo - dubbed by many as 'the next Neymar'. AS reports that Real Madrid have agreed to pay €45 million for the teenager and has agreed to let him stay at Santos until the next summer.
According to his agent, Rodrygo has already passed a Madrid medical in Brazil and his signature will be announced in the coming days. Real Madrid beat the likes of Barcelona and PSG to the youngster's acquisition.
AS Roma and AC Milan want Bruno Fernandes
The Italian giants are set to battle for the signing of the free agent, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder is one of the many players that left Sporting Lisbon this week and is now without a club.
His agent, Miguel Pinho told La Roma that Fernandes' next destination will be an Italian club. The 23-year-old had a hand in 36 goals (16 goals, 20 assists) for Lisbon last season.
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