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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. Let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 14 February 2019.
Manchester City to battle it out with United for Tanguy Ndombele
Manchester City have now forced themselves into the race to sign Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele and will now go head to head with cross-city rivals Manchester United in the summer, according to The Sun.
Ndombele is said to have left Pep Guardiola impressed after a solid performance in Lyon's victory over the Cityzens in the Champions League earlier this season and has now become the former Barcelona manager's top transfer target. Manchester United are said to be looking to revitalize their ageing midfield and have made Ndombele a top target as well.
Chelsea submit £35 million bid for Luka Jovic
Contrary to several reports that had emerged earlier this week, the race to sign Bundesliga ace Luka Jovic is still on and Chelsea have now made their interest solid by submitting a £35 million bid to Eintracht Frankfurt according to Metro (via Bild).
Though they signed Gonzalo Higuain in January, Chelsea will not make fools of themselves and pretend like it's a long-term solution. Jovic has been nothing short of a revelation in the Bundesliga this time around. On loan from Benfica, the youngster is currently the highest goalscorer in the Bundesliga ahead of the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus etc.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old who is one of the most promising young strikers in Europe at the moment.
Watch Jovic in action here:
Manchester United to launch a £100 million bid for Benfica wonderkid
Perhaps today's biggest and most stunning transfer story involves Manchester United. It's Manchester madness at its best. According to The Sun, the Red Devils are all set to launch a £100 million bid in the hopes of making 19-year-old Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix their new record signing.
The club has recognized the fact that they lack quality in the creative department when Paul Pogba's presence is discounted and as such have identified Joao Felix, who is one of the brightest young prospects in Europe right now, as the ideal addition to the frontline.
Manchester United are now more intent on splashing their cash on youngsters and this shift in priorities will help Felix secure what will be a dream move.
Watch Felix in action here:
Karim Benzema tells Real Madrid he is going away unless they give him a new deal
Karim Benzema has been in blistering form this season and Los Blancos can't thank him enough for finding form at a desperate time. Thanks to the Frenchman's recent exploits, Real Madrid have become title contenders once again.
However, all is not as rosy as it has been made out to be. According to reports in Spain, Karim Benzema has told the Real Madrid top brass that he will leave the club unless they give him a new and upgraded contract.
The forward has reportedly made it clear to Florentino Perez and co. that if his contract is not bettered, he will move in the summer.
