Isco to be involved in Real Madrid-Manchester City swap deal, PSG to raid Barcelona: Transfer round-up, May 3, 2018

Malaga v Real Madrid - La Liga
Is time up for Isco?

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now in 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 scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 3, 2018:


La Liga

Real Madrid plan Isco-De Bruyne swap deal

Isco has been one of the most consistent players for Real Madrid since the turn of the year. But the folks at Diario Gol have claimed that Zinedine Zidane is unhappy with the playmaker' and is looking to sell him this summer in order to raise funds.

Manchester City are very much interested in the Spaniard with Pep Guardiola looking to work with Isco. But Real Madrid are looking at a like for like replacement and are rumoured to be demanding Kevin De Bruyne in return for the former Malaga man.

Ousmane Dembele on PSG's radar

According to Don Balon, PSG's soon-to-be new manager Thomas Tuchel is eyeing a reunion with Ousmane Dembele. The Frenchman has had a tough first year in Barcelona and may be offloaded. The Catalans will demand €140 million for the forward which will, in turn, fund their move for Antoine Griezmann.

Serie A

FC Internazionale v Juventus - Serie A
Luke Shaw's replacement?

Alex Sandro targeted by Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has decided to sell the underperforming Luke Shaw this summer and has supposedly identified his replacement. Manchester Evening News have reported that the Red Devils have identified Juventus' Alex Sandro as Shaw's replacement. Sandro is contracted until 2020 and will cost around €40 million.

Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian to move to Italy

ESPN reports that Blind and Darmian, the two Manchester United fullbacks, are closing in on a move to Serie A. Darmian has been linked with a move to Juventus whereas Blind has reportedly attracted interest from Inter Milan and AS Roma.

Bundesliga

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Pulisic has long been linked with a move to Liverpool

Leon Bailey wanted by Manchester City

The 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen winger is reportedly on Manchester City's radar. Bailey has been contacted by the Premier League champions, who may use Claudio Bravo in a deal to bring Bailey to the Etihad, according to Goal. Bailey has nine goals and six assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Borussia Dortmund chief coy on Christian Pulisic's future

The USA forward has long been linked with a move to Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of the American. But Michael Zorc, the Dortmund chief, has revealed that he has no idea about Liverpool's interest in Pulisic.

He told Bild, "I am in regular contact with Jurgen Klopp. But I know nothing about his interest in our player."

Premier League

Liverpool v Sunderland - Premier League
Arsene Wenger's successor?

Sven Mislintat keen on appointing Zeljko Buvac as the next Arsenal boss

Sky Sports have revealed that Arsenal's head of recruitment Sven Mislintat wants Liverpool's assistant manager Zeljko Buvac as the man to succeed Arsene Wenger. Buvac recently left the Reds for "personal reasons" and has been named as one of the front-runners to take over from Wenger.

Marcus Rashford set for contract talks

According to Daily Star, Manchester United are set to initiate talks of a renewal for Marcus Rashford. The forward has a deal with United until 2020 but with rising interest from Real Madrid, United are looking to secure the future of their prized asset. Rashford currently earns £25,000 per week and is expected to get a huge raise.

Rest of the world

Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Can PSG tempt him away from Spurs?

PSG eyeing a £100 million swoop for Christian Eriksen

PSG have reportedly earmarked Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen as one of their top summer targets. The Express has reported that the French champions will test Spurs' resolve to keep the Dane with a £100 million bid. Eriksen has scored 10 and assisted 14 goals this season.

DC United want Fernando Torres

MLS unit DC United are planning a raid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres, Goal reports. El Nino has announced that he will leave Atletico this summer for a new challenge. The capital side have also been linked with a move for Boca Juniors striker Carlos Tevez.

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