Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily transfer news and rumours of the day roundup for 11th June 2017. A number of deals are nearing completion or are already complete and as always we bring you the biggest news from Europe’s top five leagues. On that note, let’s head right in.
Serie A
Emil Forsberg suggests move to AC Milan
Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, state that RB Leipzig playmaker Emil Forsberg could possibly want a move to AC Milan as per his recent comments. Forsberg was quoted saying, “The Champions League is not an important factor, but it is more important that you get the role in the team” which have sparked rumours of a potential move to the San Siro.
Milan are looking at revamping their squad under their new owners and are likely to spend big this summer and have already signed Ricardo Rodriguez and Mateo Musacchio.
Chelsea step up chase for Alex Sandro
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have offered Juventus €50 million for Alex Sandro. The Blues want to sign the left back from Juventus but it is understood that the Turin club has rejected the bid. The Serie A champions outfit do not want to sell the wing back at any cost and have let Chelsea know about their intentions of holding on to the Brazilian defender.
Bundesliga
Arsenal, Chelsea and Lazio to battle it out for Leverkusen star
Sport Bild in Germany reports that Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal along with Italian outfit Lazio are all locking horns to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s talented midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The Turkish player has been a long time target for Chelsea but the Gunners and Lazio are trying to prise him away from Germany with an offer of a chance at immediate first team football.
Bayern Munich sign Serge Gnabry
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Arsenal’s Serge Gnabry. In a statement to the press, Gnabry said, “It is a great honour to be part of FC Bayern. Before me lies an exciting time, which I am very much looking forward to.”
While Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added on the club's official website: “We are delighted to see another young German national player in FC Bayern in Serge Gnabry. Serge has developed very well in Bremen.”
Premier League
Manchester United: Lindelof In, Morata on the verge, Gareth Bale next?
Manchester United announced their first signing of the summer after agreeing to a deal with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof. A statement on the club's website and twitter handle confirmed the same.
Meanwhile, as per several sources including Goal.com, Alvaro Morata is on the verge of a transfer to Old Trafford while Don Balon reports that he wants his teammate Gareth Bale to join him.
Morata has spoken to Bale personally and has urged him to join Jose Mourinho’s new-look Manchester United side. However, United are believed to be facing a battle with AC Milan for the Spaniard's signature. Morata has also further fueled more speculation after liking an Instagram post linking him to Manchester United.
Liverpool eyeing Oxlade-Chamberlain
Liverpool are understood to be making a last-ditch attempt to sign Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain before he agrees to a new contract at Arsenal. The Sunday Express report that the Reds are planning a bid to sign the Arsenal winger before he agrees to a mooted £100,000-a-week contract with the Gunners. The 23-year-old Oxdale-Chamberlain came on for England to score in their recent 2-2 draw against Scotland last night.
Spurs in for Ginter
Tottenham Hotspur are considering a bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Matthias Ginter. Spurs were interested in signing the player last summer but the move broke down. However, according to Bild, they have scouted Ginter in a recent friendly he played for Germany against Denmark. It is understood that Dortmund want €20 million (£17.8 million) to agree to the deal.
Arsenal close in on CSKA Moscow midfielder
Arsenal are closing in on a £10 million move for CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin as per reports from Sports.ru. The Gunners look set to beat Chelsea to the signing of the CSKA player and are likely to immediately send him back on loan to the Russian club again once the deal is concluded.
La Liga
Barcelona draw up summer wishlist
Barcelona are set to make considerable movement in trying to sing Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich this summer according to various reports. There is a long queue for the Brazilian after Bayern decided to place him on the transfer list and Barcelona are heading the pack of teams interested in his signature.
The Catalan club are also reportedly eyeing Borussia Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele and the German club have set an asking price of €90 million (£79 million) for the youngster. Meanwhile, Barcelona are also mulling over moves for Riyad Mahrez and Hector Bellerin from the Premier League. The Spanish giants are looking to do some serious business this summer.
Chelsea want James Rodriguez
According to Spanish news outlet AS, Chelsea are set to reignite their interest in Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez. The paper reports that the Blues were close to signing the Columbian in January as a replacement for Oscar but the player opted to see out the rest of the season with Los Blancos. However, with an unclear role being offered to him at Real Madrid he is considering a move to Stamford Bridge. There is no news of a bid from Chelsea as yet.
Rest of Europe
Chelsea agree deal for Monaco’s Bakayoko
L’Equipe report that Chelsea have agreed a £35 million deal with Monaco for the transfer of Tiemoue Bakayoko. The Blues will now be allowed to discuss personal terms with the midfielder and are looking to announce him as a signing as early as this week itself. Bakayoko is said to have been attracted by the prospect of playing under Antonio Conte as per the report.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic agrees MLS deal
Marca report that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed to a deal with MLS club LA Galaxy after being released by Manchester United. The Swede and his representatives are said to be putting the final touches on the contract which is provisionally set for March 2018.
