Real Madrid agree £115m deal for superstar target, Manchester United lead Barcelona in race for top target and more: Transfer Roundup, 29th May 2019

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With the 2018-19 season almost done and dusted, the transfer window has already been opened in England and is set to swing open in Italy, Germany, France and Spain in two days, on the first of June.

This should herald a flux of transfer rumours from across Europe's top five leagues and usual, there has been plenty of transfer talk and speculation today.

Today's top transfer stories feature giant clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, 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:

Harry Maguire responds to transfer rumours

Harry Maguire refused to be distracted by transfer talk

Leicester City's Harry Maguire has quickly become one of the Premier League's best defenders, and has subsequently been sought by multiple clubs, including Manchester United. The Red Devils, who have been known to be in the hunt for a defender, have been linked with the Englishman for a while now, although no move has materialized thus far.

While several reports have claimed that he's still on United's radar, recent reports from the Mirror claim that he isn't currently thinking about club football, ahead of international duty with the English national team. As per the report, Maguire recently addressed the transfer rumours and said:

“When I’m away with England I don’t think about anything to do with club football.

“As soon as I wear this badge it’s really important for myself to focus on England and nothing else. At the moment, nothing is going through my head in terms of club football.

“I’m fully focused on the two games coming up, that’s where my head is at the moment.”

Bayern Munich offer £80m for Paulo Dybala

The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has seemingly forced Argentine star, Paulo Dybala, down the pecking order at Juventus, reportedly causing the 25-year-old to grow restless in Turin.

Now, as per reports from Corriere dello Sport (via Goal.com), Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, are reportedly looking to make the most of the situation by attempting a swoop for the attacking star.

The report claims that Bayern have already submitted a bid believed to be worth £80 million ($101 million) for Dybala. However, the report also claims that Juventus intend on resisting the offer as they hold out for an expected fee of £100 million ($126 million).

Notably, Dybala has also been linked with potential moves to other clubs. However, Bayern's proactive move early in the transfer window could give them an advantage over other clubs. Now, it only remains to be seen if they agree to match Juventus' evaluation of Dybala.

Barcelona to offer Philippe Coutinho or Ousmane Dembele plus cash deal for Neymar

Barcelona will offer either Philippe Coutinho(l) or Ousmane Dembele(r) in exchange for Neymar

In 2017, Barcelona sold Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of €222 million and subsequently bought Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool. However, since then, Neymar has failed to find happiness in Paris, while Coutinho has failed to establish a permanent place for himself at the Catalan club.

According to the latest reports from The Sun, Barcelona have reportedly opened discussions with PSG to take Neymar back to Camp Nou. The recently-crowned La Liga champions will reportedly offer the Paris-based club a player plus cash deal, which could see Coutinho being used as a makeweight in the deal.

The report also suggests that World Cup-winning Ousmane Dembele could be another player Barcelona could be willing to offer, should PSG reject the Coutinho offer.

Meanwhile, Neymar has also been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid, which is sure to add fuel to the fire as this particular transfer saga drags on.

Manchester United receive huge boost in hunt for Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt's demands could give Manchester United a huge advantage over Barcelona

Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt's quick rise to prominence, coupled with Ajax's widespread success this season has made him one of the most wanted properties in the world of football. Additionally, the fact that he's just 19-years-old makes him the perfect long-term option for any and every club.

Naturally, he has caught the attention of some of the best clubs in the world, including Barcelona and Manchester United. The talented centre-back has been linked with potential moves to both clubs in the recent past.

However, the latest report from the Mirror claims that United have been handed a major advantage over Barcelona in the race for the Dutch superstar. As per the report, de Ligt's two demands are to earn more money than Barcelona are willing to offer, as well as guaranteed first-team football - something Manchester United are more likely to be able to offer.

The report also claims that these factors have currently put United in the driver's seat.

Real Madrid agree £115m deal for Chelsea's Eden Hazard

After what many will deem a disastrous season, Real Madrid's hierarchy will undeniably look to make amends in the summer transfer window by bringing in some big names to reinforce the side and improve the team's performance.

Over the past season, Los Blancos have been linked with a plethora of top players. Chelsea's Eden Hazard has widely been touted to be the club's biggest target, having repeatedly expressed his desire to play in white.

Now, according to reports from The Sun, Madrid have finally agreed on a deal with Chelsea for the Belgian forward, believed to be worth £115 million. Further, the deal will reportedly see Hazard earn as much as £400,000 per week.

The news is expected to be announced after Chelsea's UEFA Europe League final against Arsenal later tonight. Hazard is expected to try and bow out in style by helping the Blues to European glory.