Live Transfer Blog: Rumours from EPL, La Liga and the rest of Europe

That's all we have in today's edition of the Live Transfer Blog, we will be back again tomorrow with the latest transfer talk from all around the world. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off. Have a great weekend!

CONFIRMED! Luciano #Spalletti is the new #Inter coach

👉 https://t.co/xhu5vExIIe #InterIsComing #WelcomeLuciano #FCIM pic.twitter.com/wt81o8RjOt
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) June 9, 2017

OFFICIAL: Borussia Monchengladbach have completed the signing of Swiss international Denis Zakaria from BSC Young Boys.

#Eberl: "After Mo #Dahoud's departure, it was important for us to sign a very good player in that position." #fohlenelf pic.twitter.com/zpnZAajdsE
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) June 9, 2017

According to the Daily Star, Lazio are reportedly close to signing midfielder Martin De Roon from Middlesbrough in a £12M deal.

Leicester City have completed the signing of defender Sam Hughes from National League side Chester on three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has personally called Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso about a move to the Allianz Arena in the summer according to reports. The player is tracked by Chelsea but Bayern are now said to be favourites now.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly confident of landing a deal for James Rodriguez according to France Football. The 25-year-old Colombian wants to leave Real Madrid in search of better playing time and the Ligue 1 giants feel their existing relationship with Rodriguez's agent Jorge Mendes could help them out in the deal.

James has already said his farewell to the Bernabeu

According to reports, Iker Casillas' representatives have offered the player's services to a number of clubs including Sevilla. The player was previously linked with a move to the Premier League but it looks as if the former Real Madrid shot-stopper prefers a move back to Spain and Sevilla seems like the perfect fit!

OFFICIAL: Heiko Herrlich is the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen!

BREAKING: Heiko #Herrlich will be the new head coach for #Bayer04!

He used to play for us! Welcome back, Heiko!

More details soon... pic.twitter.com/0FJ6lkcjqM
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 9, 2017

Juventus have targeted Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi after a summer of change at the club that saw manager Jorge Sampaoli leave to take the role of head coach for the Argentina national team job. The player could cost at least €25M after his impressive season with Sevilla.

Arouna Kone is set to leave Everton after a four-year-spell and has emerged as a candidate to West Bromwich Albion's striking department according to reports. The player made 62 appearances during his stay at Goodison Park and managed 10 league goals.

AS Monaco are close to signing Soualiho Meïté from Lille for €7m. The signing is considered as a replacement for Tiemoue Bakayoko who is reportedly on his way to premier league champions Chelsea.

Monaco have identified their replacement!

The Premier League has given clearance for a £190M takeover of Southampton by a Chinese company after months of negotiation. Official announcement to be made after the formalities are sorted out. The saints will become the 27th European club to have received investment from Chinese investors in 3 years.

Real Madrid have been handed a take-it-or-leave-it £60 million bid by Manchester United for striker Alvaro Morata. United saw their initial £52.4 million bid rejected by Real and are about to make another one, with the Los Blancos looking to sell the player for about £70 million.

Morata won't come easy for the Red Devils

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has made it clear that the club doesn't want to sell goalkeeper Jack Butland. Coates said,"We don't have the slightest intention of selling him. We want him to be playing for Stoke City for many years to come."

Butland has a bright future, says Stoke chairman

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, who has been reportedly targetted by Bayern Munich, has left his future in his agent's hands. In an interview, Sanchez said,"The truth is that my agent will see to it. He knows and he will sit down with the club to look for the best option for me. I'd like a lot of things but I'm only thinking about the national team."

Top-striker @Mario_Gomez is staying with the Wolves. Mario will again be wearing the VfL Wolfsburg colours in the 2017/2018 season.👍💚 pic.twitter.com/2QLnIkaWlu
— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) June 9, 2017

Despite a rather disappointing season, Mario Gomez has chosen to stay with Wolfsburg.

Sky Sports report that Garry Monk has agreed to take over the managerial position at Middlesborough and will be appointed later today.

🔶◾️ | We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Leonid Slutsky as our new Head Coach #WelcomeLeonid 🐯 🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/3UxPRWxsl1
— Hull City (@HullCity) June 9, 2017

OFFICIAL: Hull City appoint Leonid Slutsky as their new manager. Slutsky has previously managed CSKA Moscow and the Russian National Team.

Great news! #tsg head coach Julian Nagelsmann (until 2021) and head of pro football, Alexander Rosen, (until 2020) extended their contracts! pic.twitter.com/px46udPrKn
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) June 9, 2017

OFFICIAL: Hoffenheim head coach Julian Nagelsmann pens new contract which runs until 2021!

Arsenal are finding it difficult to sell left-back Kieran Gibbs. After the recent arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke, the Gunners are looking to offload Gibbs but are unable to find any buyers because of an asking price of £15 million. Arsenal may be forced to reduce the price if they aren't able to sell him.

Mexican club Venados FC have completed the signing of Andres Iniestra (no, that's not a typo) from UNAM.

They're about to announce the signings of Lionel Messri and Neymrar as well!

Real Madrid youngster Marco Asensio will continue to play for the club, despite interests from Liverpool. In an interview with Marca, the 21-year-old said,"My intention is to continue at Real Madrid and have a lot of minutes, my aim is to become a starting player at Madrid."

Chelsea and Manchester City target Alex Sandro could be sold to any one of the clubs. Juventus have reportedly put a £61 million price tag on the 26-year-old Brazilian.

Lionel Messi has expressed his thoughts of ending his footballing career at Barcelona. The Argentine mastermind is in talks with the club directors regarding a new contract which reportedly will run until 2021 (option up to 2022). Messi's buyout clause will now be €400 million.

Liverpool star Lucas Leiva reportedly wants to go back to former club Gremio. Mirror claim that the Brazilian is out of contract this month and could go back to Brazil on a free transfer.

Lucas has made himself a hero at Anfield

Manchester United have made a £70 million bid for Torino striker Andrea Belotti. The Sun report that agent Jorge Mendes has travelled to Italy to complete the transfer negotiations for the 23-year-old Italian.

Belotti can prove to be a bargain for the Red Devils

Southampton are looking to replace manager Claude Puel with ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel, who was sacked by Dortmund at the end of the season, is not managing any team yet and may be one of the candidates for the Saints.
ex-Leeds United manager Garry Monk is also another candidate for the job.

Liverpool have reportedly been offered to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Emre Mor on loan this summer. According to Express, Mor has been an admirer of Jurgen Klopp and the move looks likely to happen for the 19-year-old Turkish.

OFFICIAL: Norwich City have successfully signed Bosnian international Mario Vrancic for £650,000 from German side SC Darmstadt 98.

Bosnian international Mario Vrančić is set to join the Canaries on a three-year deal 👉 https://t.co/SD9Zf16Vou #ncfc pic.twitter.com/yzrJGPwwLF
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 8, 2017

Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is about to leave the club on loan as Ligue 1 club Lille are keen to land the Chilean for next season. Latest signing of Benfica's Ederson means competition for the first spot and Bravo's poor first season at the Etihad could hand the advantage over to the Brazilian.

Bravo could be playing Ligue 1 football next season

BREAKING: #lcfc confirm the appointment of Craig Shakespeare as First Team Manager: https://t.co/Ub4u9YqsnZ pic.twitter.com/LcGHppvsuR
— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 8, 2017

OFFICIAL: Leicester City have offered a new three-year deal to manager Craig Shakespeare.

Arsenal maestro Alexis Sanchez is being targeted by German giants Bayern Munich. According to Daily Mirror, Bayern are preparing a £40 million transfer including a whopping £350,000-a-week deal for the Chilean international which would make him the highest paid player in the world.

If you can't beat them, then join them, eh Alexis?

Manchester United are not expected to offer a new deal to superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to BBC, the Europa League winners will not be opting for the additional year of Zlatan's contract due to his crucial ligament injury which ended his season.

#ACMilan comunica di aver acquisito le prestazioni sportive di Ricardo Rodriguez, contratto fino al 30 giugno 2021#welcomeRodriguez pic.twitter.com/oWuQK2Ig1k
— AC Milan (@acmilan) June 8, 2017

DONE DEAL: AC Milan have completed the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The Swiss international signed for the Rossoneri for €17 million.

Hey and welcome to today's edition of live transfer blog! We have a lot of interesting transfer updates from all around the world.

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