Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 21st June

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Updated: 21 June 2017 20:00 IST - Published: 21 June 2017 11:07 IST

That's all we have in today's edition of the Live Transfer Blog, we will be back again tomorrow with the latest transfer news and updates from all around Europe. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off!

DONE DEAL 🤝 18-year-old @Reeceoxford_ has joined #Borussia on a 1-year loan from @WestHamUtd! More: https://t.co/L6J05eqoBk pic.twitter.com/jH79uufQgd
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) June 21, 2017

Today would have been Cheick Tioté's 31st Birthday. 🙏

May he rest in peace 💛 pic.twitter.com/QeaeL5GtJA
— SPORF (@Sporf) June 21, 2017

According to Spanish publication Sport, Chelsea are close to signing Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore. The Spaniard who impressed during his time in the Premier League last season reportedly wants to play in the top division despite his Middlesbrough getting relegated and Conte has identified him as Chelsea look to strengthen their wing-back options.

Traore could make a move to Stamford Bridge

Bayern Munich have responded to speculation linking Robert Lewandowski to Chelsea and Manchester United by insisting that the player wants to remain at Allianz Arena despite all the rumours. A club statement read, "Lewandowski does not want to leave Bayern. There are no talks with other clubs and there won’t be any. If other clubs negotiate with long time contract players they risk a FIFA penalty.”

Ligue 1 outfit Lyon are planning to launch a bid for Manchester City center back Eliaquim Mangala, reports L'Equipe. The Sky blues splashed out £32M to sign the player back in 2014 from Porto and have been disappointed with the output of the Frenchman. Mangala spent last season on loan at Valencia and has been deemed surplus to the requirements at the Etihad with Guardiola trying to recoup at least £17M for the defender.

According to Marca, Jose Mourinho does not want Cristiano Ronaldo back at Manchester United. The former Real Madrid manager is reluctant to reunite with Ronaldo again after the duo's relationship deteriorated during his time in Spain and also believes that the deal will not make financial sense.

Mourinho is not keen on bringing Ronaldo back to Old Trafford

Sky Sports Italia report that Roma and Zenit St Petersburg met recently to discuss the £30 million offer for defender Kostas Manolas. The Italian side already rejected proposals from Arsenal and Chelsea for the centre-half.

According to Sky sources, Watford are closing in on a deal for highly-rated Derby County midfielder Will Hughes. The Hornets have agreed on a fee that could rise up to £8M, depending on his performances at Vicarage road. The midfielder is currently a part of the England U-21 side playing in the Euro Championship in Poland and the pending medical will not be imminent.

Manchester City have been told that they will have to pay at least £45 million by Tottenham Hotspur for right-back Kyle Walker.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy won't let Walker go cheap

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu has reportedly agreed to join Sporting Lisbon, according to O Jogo. Fenerbache and Olympiakos were also interested in the player but it seems like Mathieu has made a decision on his future.

The Sun report that Chelsea are confident Antonio Conte will pen a new contract which would increase the Italian's salary to around £9.5 million-a-year.

Conte is reportedly frustrated with the lack of new signings

According to L'Equipe, Paris-Saint Germain are planning to launch a blockbuster deal in the range of €100m to €150m to try and tempt Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid for the Ligue 1 giants. The news has surfaced amidst tax fraud allegations on the Real Madrid and Portuguese star.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering his future at Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao agrees on a one-year loan deal to Sporting Lisbon after completing his medical, claim Daily Mail.

According to Sky sources, Swansea City are close to winning the race for Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham who has been monitored by a number of clubs including Newcastle United. The 19-year-old impressed during his loan spell at Bristol City last season and the Swans are confident that they can agree a season long loan deal with his parent club Chelsea.

Barcelona have reportedly made their first signing of the summer. According to The Sun, Santos ace Lucas Lima has signed for the Spanish giants on a free transfer. It was Neymar who pleaded new boss Ernesto Valverde to make the 26-year-old a transfer target.

Lucas has emerged as a surprise target for Barca

Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez, according to Bild, met with Borussia Dortmund starlet Ousmane Dembele's consultant Moussa Sissoko. The German side reportedly demand €90 million for the 20-year-old Frenchman.

AC Milan are trying to bring in Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin for €15 million to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma after the 18-year-old declined a contract extension.

#lcfc is pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Appleton as the Club’s new Assistant Manager.

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/2RtkYcwUXk pic.twitter.com/edBdtqBrZr
— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 20, 2017

AC Milan are reportedly looking to restart contract extension talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma, less than a week after saying he refused to sign one.

Gigio was threatened by Milan, says agent Raiola

Sources in Turkey claim that Galatasaray's Wesley Sneijder may be on the move to the USA as MLS side Montreal Impact are interested in the Dutchman.

According to Mirror, Chelsea have begun talks with Atletico Madrid over £50 million-rated Diego Costa - even during their transfer ban which could see the Spaniard not play until 2018.

Arsenal have turned down a €4.5 million bid for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Juventus as the Gunners want no less than €14.7 million for him, claim The Sun.

The goalkeeper spent his loan spell at Roma

According to Le10 Sport, Manchester City are preparing a £45 million bid for Monaco's Benjamin Mendy. City have been chasing the player for a long time and it seems like their effort will soon be rewarded.
The transfer is said to have reached its final part.

Barcelona youth product Jordi Mboula will reportedly soon become a Monaco player. The French champions have offered a €3 million offer for the 18-year-old. Barcelona have not put a buyback clause in Mboula's contract.

.@TosinAdarabioyo has signed a new contract with City keeping him at the club until 2021! Congrats, Tosin! #mcfc pic.twitter.com/O94HQJNKpZ
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 20, 2017

Kicking things off, Juventus are looking to replace Manchester City-bound Dani Alves with Manchester United's Matteo Darmian, Di Marzio claim. The reported fee is around €20 million. Valencia's Joao Cancelo and AC Milan's Matteo De Sciglio are among other options for the Bianconeri.

Darmian could play in his home country next season

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