Cristiano Ronaldo linked with shock Juventus exit, Real Madrid make final decision on signing Pogba and more: Transfer Roundup, 14 June 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League Final
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League Final

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. The transfer window is in full swing and Real Madrid, for one, are going bonkers. As several other top clubs across Europe look to rebuild this summer, we expect several transfer records to be shattered over the course of this window.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 14 June 2019.

Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a shock move to Paris Saint-Germain

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo suggesting that he will be at Turn next season, the rumours are refusing to die down. The rumours first surfaced after Juventus crashed out of the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Ajax.

Now that Massimiliano Allegri has left the club and Juventus are still without a manager, latest reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo is not pleased with the club's attitude ahead of the upcoming season. Ronaldo reportedly wants Jose Mourinho to take over at Juventus.

The latest twist in the tale is that Jorge Mendes has now put a new offer on the table for Ronaldo to consider. It comes from Paris Saint-Germain. The Parisians are interested in reinforcing their frontline and believe that Cristiano Ronaldo would be the perfect man for the job.

PSG believe that Ronaldo's hungry, trophy-winning attitude is something that they want to add to their current setup. But as it stands, Ronaldo is waiting for Juventus to convince him to stay put in Turin. He is seeking reinforcements regarding their plans for the immediate future.

As such, Ronaldo wants the club to show more ambition in the transfer window and bring in players like Matthijs De Ligt. However, Juve will have to battle it out with the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United to secure the services of the Ajax centre-back.

Real Madrid bosses do not think Pogba is worth the wages they will have to pay for him

Andorra v France - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier
Andorra v France - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier

Real Madrid have been heavily linked with Paul Pogba ever since Zinedine Zidane and Paul Pogba aired their mutual admiration. With the Frenchman becoming an increasingly decisive figure at Manchester United, Pogba is looking to move but Real Madrid are not willing to match the Red Devils' valuation of the player.

Now, it has come to light that Real Madrid are not willing to match Pogba's wage demands either. The World Cup winner wants £250,000 per week which is roughly around £13 million a year.

Real Madrid are willing to offer Neymar and Mbappe £345,000 per week but not Paul Pogba. Real Madrid are having a difficult time trying to solve the Gareth Bale problems and the last thing they'd want is another highly paid player who could potentially add to their list of problems off the field.

Adrien Rabiot admits he is in talks with Juventus

Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot

The infamous contract rebel of Paris Saint-Germain, Adrien Rabiot has now admitted that he is in talks with Juventus ahead of a potential move. Rabiot's current contract with PSG will end on July 1 and the midfielder will be free to join a club of his choosing.

Manchester United are also reportedly in the hunt for the Frenchman and though Rabiot has admitted that Juve are at the table, he said he is unsure about where he's going to end up.

Rabiot told Corriere Dello Sport, an Italian daily:

“I like Italy very much, staying here is wonderful, you rest and you recuperate,”
“A demanding season awaits me. I have spoken with Juventus, but we can’t say anything. I still don’t know where I will go. It is a great club where every good player would like to play. Manchester United? The same applies. I need to decide, but now I am on holiday. You will know soon.”

Denis Suarez reveals why his initial days at Arsenal did not work out

Denis Suarez in action against Manchester United
Denis Suarez in action against Manchester United

Arsenal fans were quite excited about the club having signed Denis Suarez on loan from Barcelona in the winter transfer window. However, the Spaniard endured a miserable time at the Emirates and has now revealed that he was not fit during the time.

He told Cadena Ser, a Spanish radio station:

“At the end of the game I thought that I had torn my groin and they did a scan and saw that I had an oedema [a build-up of fluid] on the bone in my pelvis,”
“I thought I had torn something; I was in a lot of pain. And from then on I carried on training with medication and putting up with it as best I could but I didn’t feel right and [Unai] Emery didn’t think I was right. I wasn’t comfortable.
“I don’t think I was even at 50 per cent. After 15 days of being at Arsenal, I wasn’t right. From the 16th I wasn’t even at 50 per cent.”

Liverpool's Nabil Fekir deal is now dead

Nabil Fekir (right)
Nabil Fekir (right)

Liverpool have pulled out of the race for Olympique Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir. The Reds pursued him actively last summer and came very close to sealing a £53 million deal for the then 24-year-old before concerns over a knee injury stopped it from happening.

Nabil Fekir came so close to joining Liverpool that he had given a media interview and was even snapped donning a Liverpool shirt. However, Liverpool pulled out in the 11th hour after receiving a second opinion because of the risk they were running by shelling out in excess of £53 million for a player with an injury concern.

The Lyon president has revealed that Nabil Fekir will leave in the summer. However, the Reds will not come back with a new offer for the Frenchman especially now that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also ready to get back into business in Jurgen Klopp's midfield.

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