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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. With only a few high-profile cup ties to be played out, clubs all across Europe are anxiously waiting for the summer transfer window and the rumour mill is buzzing.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 15 May 2019.
Antoine Griezmann announces he will leave the club in the summer
Amid speculation that Barcelona are likely to sign him up in the summer, Antoine Griezmann has now come out and announced that he will leave Atletico Madrid in the summer. The 28-year-old had signed a 5-year deal only last June. However, now he has confirmed that he won't be staying at the club beyond this summer.
Griezmann shared a video on social media, where he said,
"It's been an incredible five years. Thank you for everything,"
"I wanted to tell the fans who have always given me a lot of love that I have taken the decision to leave, to see other things, to have other challenges,"
The World Cup winner has scored a whopping 133 goals from 256 appearances for Il Rojiblancos and has been their standout performer over the last few years.
The club's top goalscorer for each of the last 5 seasons added,
"The truth is it has been difficult to take this route but it is what I feel I need and I would like to thank all of you for the love you have shown me during these five years."
Griezmann had recently revealed in a documentary called 'The Decision' that he had chosen to reject Barcelona when they approached him last summer. Atletico Madrid are going to have rebuild the core of their team as Lucas Hernandez has agreed to join Bayern Munich and defensive stalwart Diego Godin has confirmed that he will leave the club in the summer.
Solskjaer threatened to sell half of Manchester United players after defeat against Cardiff
He may be baby faced but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seems to know where and when to draw the line. One of the Manchester United legends who have won almost everything under Alex Ferguson, the Norwegian seems to have taken a leaf or two out of Ferguson's notebook.
After Manchester United's underwhelming performance against Cardiff City on the last day of the recently concluded Premier League season, Solskjaer threatened to sell half of the United players in the summer and called them a disgrace.
He also stated that several Manchester United youngsters will get a run in the first-team next season. Ole said,
"I have to say it will be nice for them to get a full season somewhere and play, but then again maybe the best place to be is here, training with the best players in the world,"
"In this environment we've got a history of making them the best, but we've got loads of good examples of players being out for a year and coming back as men.
"Let's see what we decide with these boys, but I can see most of them staying here and getting their chances next year."
Sergio Ramos vetoes the signing of Paul Pogba despite Zidane wanting him
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly prioritized the signing of Paul Pogba. The Real Madrid gaffer has been vocal about his admiration of the Frenchman and he has responded in kind as well. With Manchester United failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, it looks like Paul Pogba will be looking for a new home this summer.
However, club captain Sergio Ramos does not want Real Madrid to sign the World Cup winner. Ramos does not want Pogba in the dressing room as he believes that the Frenchman has a problematic personality. Additionally, Ramos fears that Pogba will want to be paid big bucks to come over and believes that it will upset the team's harmony.
Perez also wants to push for the signing of the more disciplined and consistent Christian Eriksen. If it comes to a battle between the two, the Real Madrid president will opt for the Dane.
David Ornstein reveals Jadon Sancho might not sign for Manchester United
Jadon Sancho is one of Manchester United's top transfer targets this summer. The club hasn't had an out and out right winger for several years now and is looking to address that problem this summer by signing Jadon Sancho.
However, the very reliable David Ornstein has now revealed that the Borussia Dortmund youngster might not join Manchester United as he wants to play in the UEFA Champions League.
Ornstein said that Manchester United is indeed the Englishman's preferred destination. However, he is torn now since the Red Devils failed to qualify for the elite European competition.
Speaking to BBC 5 Live, Ornstein revealed,
“The big one which not many people have spoken about is Jadon Sancho,” Ornstein told BBC 5 Live.
“Now Jadon Sancho is among the top targets at Manchester United I understand. And Manchester United would be his preferred option if he was to come back and return to the Premier League during this transfer window.
“I'm told that a couple of months ago this was looking like it would be nailed on. However, he [Sancho] is reluctant to give up Champions League football.
“He is reluctant to join an unstable club. He wants stability and he wants to win things. I'm told never say never but as things stand it's 50/50 on that one.”
Real Madrid to trigger Rodrigo Hernandez's release clause
Real Madrid seem to be scampering around looking to seal quite a few huge deals before their rivals can. The latest addition to that list is Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo Hernandez, more popularly known as Rodri. Florentino Perez is all set to trigger Rodri's €70 million release clause and secure his services this summer.
The Spanish international is a key cog in Diego Simeone's system and El Cholo will try his best to make sure the 22-year-old stays put.
Since joining from Valencia in the summer of 2018 for a sum of €25 million, Rodri has had no trouble fitting in at Atleti and has impressed with his consistent performances. At 22 years of age, the youngster already has great pace, discipline and fast movements which make him a stalwart in defensive midfield.
Sergio Busquets' waning influence in midfield is a cause of concern to the Cules. As such, Ernesto Valverde had earmarked Rodri as a potential replacement for the ageing Spaniard. However, it looks like Real Madrid are set to put one over on their arch rivals.
