Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest Of Europe - 26th June

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Updated: 26 June 2017 20:01 IST - Published: 26 June 2017 12:10 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 updates and news from all around Europe. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off!

According to reports in Italy, Manchester United have made a formal approach for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. The Belgium international, who has been linked with Chelsea in the past has been offered a contract offer of just over £6.5M-a-year to join the Red Devils.

Nainggolan has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now

🔵 OFFICIEL : @ValereGermain a signé à l'OM !#MercatOM #TeamOM 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Iq9GmHpspE
— #TeamOM Officiel (@TeamOM_Officiel) June 26, 2017

OFFICIAL: Marseille have completed the signing of AS Monaco striker Valere Germain on a 4-year-deal.

#BenvenutoMister 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/qyXfIsi1w3
— FC Nantes (@FCNantes) June 26, 2017

BREAKING: FC Barcelona are set to banned from the transfer window amidst allegations of tapping up in the deal for Santos midfielder Lima. The Blaugrana will undergo further investigation and risk facing a ban starting in January 2018.

It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for…

Welcome, @FdeBoerOfficial: https://t.co/RmyuX71d8z #deBoerIsOurs pic.twitter.com/21IlbxRSXL
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 26, 2017

According to Marca, Real Betis are in talks with Barcelona over the possible transfer of Cristian Tello. Tello spent the 2016/17 season on loan at Fiorentina and Betis are now in advanced negotiations with his parent club, although they are yet to reach an agreement with Tello who is valued at around €8M.

Chelsea are close to signing Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko.

A deal could be completed this week.

Full story: https://t.co/2RfSeQcoDF pic.twitter.com/qXn35c7ra3
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 26, 2017

According to the Daily Star, Max Meyer is being scouted by Liverpool who are reportedly keeping a close eye on him during the U-21 championships that are being held in Poland. The 21-year-old Schalke midfielder has helped Germany reach the semi-finals where they will face England.

Happy 49th Birthday Paolo Maldini! 🎂

👕 Appearances: 905
🇮🇹 Caps: 126
⏰ Minutes: 78,826
⚽️ Goals: 35
🏆 Trophies: 27
🔴 Clubs: 1

Legend 😎👏 pic.twitter.com/XX0zV0pFHX
— SPORF (@Sporf) June 26, 2017

Guangzhou Evergrande manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed that it is highly unlikely that the club will let Brazilian midfielder Paulinho leave the club amidst rumours linking him to Barcelona. "His release clause is €40M (£35.1M) and none of the Chinese clubs will let their key players go because it would be difficult and expensive to find a replacement due to the new rules," the Brazilian coach told reporters.

Barcelona were reportedly planning a shock move for Paulinho

Juventus have turned their attention to Cedric Soares of Southampton after it was earlier confirmed that Alex Sandro has agreed terms to join Antonio Conte at Chelsea. The full-back has three years left on his contract and will cost the Serie A champions £15M.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus defender Alex Sandro has agreed to join Premier League champions Chelsea. The deal rumoured to be worth around £61M will make him the most expensive defender in the world.

Crystal Palace have entered the race to sign Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, reports the Daily Mirror. The 20-year-old Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from the Etihad seeking better playing opportunities and Palace are the latest to enter the race for the youngster after West Ham and Leicester City.

Iheanacho will be looking to move in the summer

According to the Daily Mirror, Swansea have rejected a £30M bid from Everton for Gylfi Sugurdsson. However, Ronald Koeman is already preparing for an improved bid after identifying the Iceland international as his prime target for the coming season.

Arturo Vidal has again urged Bayern Munich sign his international team-mate Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, reports BILD. "We'll see if Alexis is coming. I do not know yet, I know him very well. He is a spectacular player. And with him, we would surely improve. We already have a lot of top-level players. We are the best club in the world."

Sanchez and Vidal are currently representing Chile in the Confederations cup

According to the Mirror, Malaga are set to make a move for £15M rated Swansea flop Borja Baston.

Kylian Mbappé at Monaco:

💰Current Contract: €18,000-a-week

💰New Contract: €162,000-a-week

A 900% pay rise for an 18-year-old 😳💸 pic.twitter.com/9bOvrOxtUX
— SPORF (@Sporf) June 25, 2017

Barcelona are preparing to make their first formal offer to sign Paris-Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, reports AS. The 24-year-old is valued at €80M by his current club and the Blaugrana have identified the player to bolster their midfield options this summer.

Verratti has signaled that he wants to leave PSG

BREAKING: Crystal Palace have called for a news conference at 2pm and are expected to announce their new manager for the upcoming season.

According to Sky sources, AFC Bournemouth are increasingly confident that they can acquire the services of Nathan Ake from Chelsea. The 22-year-old defender is valued in the region of £20M and spent the last season on loan with the Cherries.

Ake could leave Stamford Bridge in search of better opportunities

🚨 OFFICIAL: @ogcnice_eng are delighted to confirm that Mario #Balotelli has signed a new contract with the club pic.twitter.com/DsHMGkugpw
— OGC Nice 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@ogcnice_eng) June 25, 2017

OFFICAL: Mario Balotelli has signed a contract extension with Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid! #EidMubarak 🙏🏽🌙✨✨ pic.twitter.com/hmAvjFvCJB
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) June 25, 2017

Hello and welcome to today's edition of the Live Transfer Blog, we have a lot of interesting transfer news lined up to regale you throughout the day. Stay tuned!