€100 million-rated midfielder prefers to join FC Barcelona over Real Madrid, Man Utd want Kovacic and more: Transfer round-up, June 26, 2018

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SMS prefers Barcelona over Real Madrid

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic prefers a move to FC Barcelona over Real Madrid

The Lazio midfielder is currently one of the hottest properties in world football and is on the radar of every top European club. Understandably, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are vying for the Serbian. But according to Don Balon, Milinkovic-Savic has a preference between the two sides.

It is reported that the 23-year-old wants to join FC Barcelona over Real Madrid when the situation arises. There is also a possibility that he may join Juventus this summer with Massimiliano Allegri keen on signing the commanding midfielder. He is valued at €100 million by Lazio.

Mikel Merino closing in on a move to Real Sociedad

Marca has reported that Mikel Merino has agreed to join Real Sociedad in the coming days. The Newcastle United midfielder will be the first signing of the summer at the Anoeta. He will sign a five-year deal at the club and will cost around €12 million for Sociedad.

Merino was their top target of the summer and Sociedad have beaten the likes of Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis to the signing of the 21-year-old.