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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. Today, we have some exciting bits of transfer news to bring to you. Some of these rumours, if they do turn out to be true, have the potential to change the fortunes of some of the top clubs in Europe.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 19 June 2019.
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Real Madrid to offer cash + player for Neymar
There is a full on reinforcement process going on at Real Madrid and we may not have seen the end of it just yet. Los Merengues have already signed Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Eden Hazard and Eder Militao. However, Florentino Perez wants to put the icing on the cake by bringing in Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
But that will not be easy. Having already spent a lot of money and the futures of the fringe players still unresolved, Real Madrid will need to balance their expenditure and income if they're to adhere to the FFP regulations.
As a result, shelling out Paris Saint-Germain's €250 million asking price for Neymar is almost out of the question. However, Florentino Perez is keen to find a way around it. He has decided to add Casemiro into the mix in order to lower PSG's asking price.
Casemiro, who was very influential in Zidane's first spell, has become inconsistent and erratic and his contribution is often questioned these days. However, he could still fetch Real Madrid around €60 million.
With Adrien Rabiot all set for a departure, PSG are also looking to strengthen their midfield. The club has also clarified that they will not be tolerant towards superstar behaviour which is being widely speculated as a dig at Neymar's antics.
Consequently, Neymar could very well leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer and if PSG are willing to take in Casemiro and €190 million, we could see the former Barcelona man donning the all-white kit of Real Madrid and strutting his stuff at the Santiago Bernabeu next season.
Bruno Fernandes' agent pushing for Manchester United transfer amid Liverpool interest
Following Paul Pogba's statements that confirmed his intention to leave Manchester United in the summer, the Red Devils have ramped up their pursuit for a talented midfielder who can hit the ground running at Old Trafford. And as of now, the Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes is their best bet.
Bruno Fernandes is reportedly available for £40 million and Manchester United are holding talks with the 24-year-old's agent. The Portuguese international scored a whopping 28 goals and provided 14 assists
Liverpool are also reportedly interested in Bruno Fernandes and have gone ahead and tabled a £40 million offer. However, his agent wants him to join Manchester United and the reports suggest that this will greatly tip the scales in the favour of the Old Trafford outfit.
Manchester United have a heavy rebuilding job to do and if Paul Pogba leaves, he will be the second first-team midfielder after Ander Herrera to depart from the club this summer.
Jose Mourinho wants an international job
The former Manchester United manager has revealed to Eleven Sports that he wants to try newer challenges and newer competitions and is hence considering returning to the game as the manager of a national team.
Mourinho said that he wouldn't mind if it is not the Portuguese national team that brings him back into management and that he is open to the opportunity of international management.
The Special One said,
“I want to compete in new competitions,” the 56-year-old told Eleven Sports."
“For a long time, I have had the desire to try out such an adventure. Right now, I see myself more at a national team than with a new club.
“Is Portugal the right team for me? Not necessarily.”
Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United halfway through the 2018-19 after the club got off to their worst Premier League start in 28 years.
Lyon chairman admits Nabil Fekir and Tanguy Ndombele could leave this summer
Two of Olympique Lyon's best midfielders Nabil Fekir and Tanguy Ndombele have been the subjects of interest to several top European clubs. Now the club chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted that both players could leave in the summer.
The club is waiting for acceptable offers to be tabled so that they can let the duo leave. Nabil Fekir came incredibly close to joining Liverpool last summer before the Merseysiders pulled out in the last second due to concerns over a historic knee injury.
Tanguy Ndombele has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur. Speaking to L'Equipe, Aulas said,
"What player wouldn't be interested in such a big club?"
About Fekir, he said,
"His preference is shifting towards a move. We are open to discussions.I have no news. We are waiting for offers in the coming days but for now, there is nothing.
"Nothing is decided for Tanguy Ndombele. We have lots of offers but they do not come up to the price we feel is right."
Manchester City make £90 million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly is right up there on the transfer list of Manchester United as they look to strengthen their defence. However, Napoli have been playing hard ball and the Red Devils have been struggling to make leeway in the negotiations. Now, they will face stiff competition from bitter rivals Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola wants the Senegalese international at the Etihad next season and Manchester City have launched an £85 million bid for the centre-back. The Spaniard wants to find an able replacement for Vincent Kompany and Koulibaly is one of the highest rated defenders in the world right now.
However, the 27-year-old has 4 years left in his contract with Napoli and as such the Serie A side are under no compulsion to sell. Earlier reports had claimed that Napoli have slapped a £133 million price tag on Koulibaly. If that is the case, Manchester City will have to significantly up their offer.
Also, Manchester United have now got one more thing to worry about in an already hectic summer transfer window.
