Juventus prepare £74m offer for Real Madrid star, Manchester City plan €120m move for 19-year-old superstar, and more - Transfer Roundup, 20th April 2019

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With the summer transfer window set to swing open a little over a month from now, teams across Europe's top five leagues already seem to be preparing for next season. As usual, there has been plenty of transfer talk and speculation today.

Today's top transfer stories feature giant clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal, among others. They also feature some high-profile stars who are being linked with moves away from their current clubs.

On that note, here is a look at the top transfer news, rumours, and updates for the day:

Arsenal target Nicolas Tagliafico prefers Italy move

Arsenal suffer blow in hunt for Nicolas Tagliafico

Ajax star, Nicolas Tagliafico, has become a regular feature in transfer rumours and speculation after rejecting a contract extension with the Dutch club, and announcing that he intends to leave the club after the current season.

Premier League giants, Arsenal, were touted to be the leading contender to secure the Argentine's services. However, according to reports from The Sun, the 26-year-old's agent has claimed that Tagliafico prefers a move to Italy instead.

Speaking to FC Inter News, he said:

"Inter and Italian football are always attractive destinations for Argentine players.

"Let’s not forget, like it was once said, that we’re Italians who speak Spanish.

"Everything’s very familiar. It’s like being at home.

"Tagliafico has always been our priority for Italy, but in the most appropriate moment we will find the right place. We will see what happens."

Tagliafico further confirmed that he will be leaving the club, although his attention is solely towards ending the season on a high with Ajax.

"I think in the summer it could be a natural time to take the step.

"But I try not to think about taking that step just yet because we have many important games to focus on", he said

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Manchester United to listen to offers for Romelu Lukaku

Juventus-bound?

Latest reports from The Sun claim that Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for striker Romelu Lukaku, who has failed to maintain form and consistency. The Belgian star joined the club for a fee of £75 million, and United will supposedly look to sell him for the same amount.

The report also claims that Juventus is Lukaku's preferred destination, should he be shown the door at United. The Serie A giants are believed to be interested and are reportedly preparing a £75 million bid for him.

Manchester City interested in Joao Felix

Benfica's teenage superstar has caught the eye of Manchester City

Joao Felix has regularly made the headlines this season due to his excellent performances for Benfica. Naturally, the 19-year-old has begun to attract attention from other clubs, including the current Premier League champions, Manchester City, as per Goal.com.

Felix scored a hat-trick against Frankfurt in the UEFA Europe League, with Manchester City’s sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, reportedly in attendance. City are believed to be considering a move for the Portuguese star, who has a staggering buyout clause of €120 million.

Juventus prepare bid for Real Madrid's Isco

Juventus will try to prise Isco away from Real Madrid

Following Juventus' defeat to Ajax and subsequent shock exit from the UEFA Champions League, the club are reportedly looking to make some personnel changes. As per reports from Calciomercato (via Sky Sports), Juventus are preparing an offer for Real Madrid star, Isco.

Real Madrid too, are expected to sign new players in the summer, with the likes of Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba being linked with potential moves to Los Blancos. Juventus reportedly see this as an opportunity to prise Isco away, with a bid of £74 million.

Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has thrown his weight behind the potential move, stating that Isco is exactly the kind of player the Old Lady need in their ranks.

"Juventus need a player like Isco, immediately," said Pirlo, commenting on the rumours linking the Spaniard to the Serie A giants.