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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. Today, we have some big news to bring to you on the transfer front. Real Madrid seem to be well and truly on their course to having a great summer transfer window. Their rivals are not so far behind either.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 17 May 2019.
Ed Woodward says Manchester United will use financial muscle to rebuild and back Solskjaer
Manchester United chief executive chairman Ed Woodward has said that the Red Devils will use their financial muscle in order to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rebuild the team after what he called a 'turbulent' season.
On the back of Manchester United releasing their third quarter financial results, Woodward said that the "underlying strength of our business will allow us to support the manager and his team as we look to the future."
Despite not qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next term, Manchester United continue to do well off the pitch with third quarter revenues seeing a rise by 3.4%. There is also a 94% rise in operating profits.
Woodward also vowed to pump funds into the transfer market in order to give Solskjaer the backing he needs in order to field a team that can take the club forward in terms of football.
"After a turbulent season, everyone at Manchester United is focused on building towards the success that this great club expects and our fans deserve. Preparations for the new season are under way and the underlying strength of our business will allow us to support the manager and his team as we look to the future."
Manchester United have been linked with a plethora of players. However, the lack of Champions League football could prove to be a major impediment in most deals. Recently, the reliable David Ornstein had revealed on BBC that Jadon Sancho, one of the United's top targets, is now 50:50 on moving to Europe as he wants to play in the Champions League.
Massimiliano Allegri will leave Juventus in the summer
Juventus have announced that current manager Massimiliano Allegri will leave the club once the season gets over. Allegri led Juventus to 4 back to back Scudetto-s and 2 cup doubles. In addition to that, he was able to lead the team to 2 UEFA Champions League finals.
Several names have been suggested as replacements with Pep Guardiola being the most prominent of them. However, the Manchester City boss was quick to rubbish all such rumours. He said,
"I'm not going to Juventus or to Italy. I have two more years here. I'm not going to move, I'm satisfied here, I'm not going anywhere. Next season I will be manager of Manchester City."
Juventus have already secured the Serie A title this season. They still have 2 more games to play in the league and those will be the final 2 games in charge of The Old Lady for Max Allegri.
Atletico Madrid looking to replace Griezmann with Lacazette
Here's a piece of news that has the potential to cause worry lines to appear on the faces of Arsenal fans. Alexandre Lacazette could leave if Arsenal don't win the Europa Cup amid interest from none other than Il Rojiblancos who are keen on tapping him up as a replacement for the departing Antoine Griezmann.
Griezmann announced a couple of days back via social media that his time with Atletico Madrid is up and that he will be moving elsewhere in the summer to pursue fresh challenges. Arsenal will be desperate to not lose Alexandre Lacazette particularly after he struck up a stellar partnership up top with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
If Arsenal do not win the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, they will not be part of Europe's elite football competition next season. However, Atletico finished 2nd in the LaLiga and that could prove to be a decisive factor in Lacazette's future.
Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Real Madrid
If the latest reports are anything to go by, Christian Eriksen will wear Real Madrid's whites next season. In what would be a minor setback to Barcelona, the Danish midfielder of Tottenham Hotspur has decided that he is heading to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer.
Barcelona were reportedly keeping tabs on Eriksen and were looking at him as a potential replacement for the ageing Ivan Rakitic. However, Real Madrid have been actively pursuing the central midfielder for a while and Zinedine Zidane is a fan.
Eriksen has already informed Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy that he will leave in the summer whether or not Spurs manage to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy. Eriksen's current contract will run out in 2020 and he has rejected all the offers that Spurs have made so far to extend it.
Real Madrid will have to pay a sum in the ballpark of €100 million to secure his services. Eriksen has given his yes to Zidane and Florentino Perez, as per the report.
Lionel Messi wants Harry Kane instead of Antoine Griezmann
As per reports, Lionel Messi is none too pleased with Barcelona's interest in Antoine Griezmann. It is being claimed that the great one was not impressed by Griezmann's documentary 'The Decision' where he elaborates on why he chose to reject Barcelona when they came knocking for him last summer.
Messi has instead suggested the option of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. Kane could go on to be a long term replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez as well. Tottenham Hotspur have outdone themselves by reaching the Champions League final but their domestic woes continue to be a source of concern.
As such, if they win the Champions League this season, Kane will seriously consider moving away from the club. Real Madrid have also been heavily linked with Kane. But now that Messi has advocated for his signing, Barcelona are expected to make a bid for the England international.
