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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final week, top clubs are keeping their eyes open on all potential transfer targets.
After looking through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 21, 2018:
Premier League
Jose Mourinho wants five signings this summer
In the wake of a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup final, Jose Mourinho has now started the work to rebuild his side. The Mirror has reported that Manchester United have sanctioned a £250 million war chest and further funds generated from the sale of a number of first-team players which will mount to another £50-60 million.
It is believed that Mourinho wants five fresh faces in the squad and has already decided the targets he wants to pursue. His wishlist includes Gareth Bale, Alex Sandro, Toby Alderweireld, Fred and Jorginho/Jean-Michael Seri.
Also, with the likes of Anthony Martial and Matteo Darmian expected to be offloaded, another season of £300 million-plus summer spending beckons the Red Devils.
Manchester City readying a £100 million bid for Eden Hazard
According to the Daily Star, Manchester City have identified Eden Hazard as their top summer target. It is reported that Pep Guardiola has requested the club to make a £100 million bid for the Belgian and offer him massive wages of £300,000 per week.
Hazard has two years left on his Chelsea contract but absence from the Champions League may make him change loyalties.
Serie A
Maurizio Sarri set to leave Napoli
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that the talks over the future of manager Maurizio Sarri have broken down. This has given Chelsea the go-ahead to make a move for their reported target.
De Laurentiis was quoted by the Mirror as saying, "There is no more time For Sarri, he didn’t answer. I have to take responsibility. At some point, we have to move forward. There is a release clause, we'll see what will happen."
AC Milan closing in on Marouane Fellaini
The Rossoneri are confident of landing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini this summer. He will be a free agent next month and has so far rejected United's offer of an extension.
AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has confirmed the club's interest in the Belgian. Meanwhile, the Independent has reported that Milan have offered him a three-year deal with £120,000 per week in wages.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich in pole position to sign Rodrigo
The Bavarians have made an inquiry regarding Valencia's talisman Rodrigo, Marca understands. Valencia are expected to demand €60 million for the Spanish striker who scored 19 goals in La Liga this season.
Bayern Munich are said to be keen on signing the striker while Rodrigo is also ready for a reunion with his cousin Thiago Alcantara at the Allianz Arena.
Max Meyer set to join Hoffenheim
Leipziger Volkszeitung has revealed that Max Meyer has agreed personal terms with Hoffenheim and will play under Julian Nagelsmann next season. The 22-year-old will join Hoffenheim on a free transfer from Schalke. Last month, Meyer had rejected Schalke's offer of an extension.
La Liga
Isco threatens to leave Real Madrid
According to Don Balon, Isco has issued a warning to Zinedine Zidane over his future. It is reported that the playmaker will force his way out of the club if he does not start in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
The recent turn of events has led Gareth Bale to become the favourite to start in Kiev ahead of Isco which has irked the former Malaga man. Manchester City remain interested in the 26-year-old.
FC Barcelona to rival Real Madrid for Alvaro Odriozola
Yesterday's 20-minute cameo from Alvaro Odriozola against Barcelona has reportedly impressed the Spanish champions. Don Balon reports that the Catalans have entered the race for the fullback and will rival Real Madrid for his signature. Odriozola has a €40 million release clause at Real Sociedad.
Rest of the world
AS Roma leading the race for Justin Kluivert
It is almost certain that Justin Kluivert will leave Ajax this summer. France Football has claimed that AS Roma are in advanced negotiations with the Dutch winger. Tottenham Hotspur and PSG have also been monitoring the winger who was involved in 16 league goals for Ajax in this campaign.
Manchester United reach an agreement with Talisca
Currently on loan at Besiktas from Benfica, Talisca is reportedly on his way to Manchester United this summer. Turkish journalist Firat Gunayer has tweeted that Manchester United have reached an agreement with the player. The attacking midfielder scored 20 goals for Besiktas this season.
