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Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final week, top clubs are keeping their eyes open on all potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 21, 2018:
La Liga
FC Barcelona enter Mohamed Salah race
In the past 48 hours, it has emerged that Antoine Griezmann's impending move to Barcelona is in serious danger as the Frenchman is reconsidering his will to leave Atletico Madrid. The Catalans have now decided an alternative plan if Griezmann does decide to stay put.
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According to Don Balon, FC Barcelona have decided to go all out for the signing of Liverpool's talisman and Real Madrid's prime summer target - Mohamed Salah. Folks at Camp Nou believe that Salah will be a perfect fit for the club alongside Messi and Suarez.
In order to make Liverpool agree to let Salah go, Barcelona are ready to include Ousmane Dembele in the deal. It is predicted that Liverpool will demand at least €200 million for the Egyptian. Hence, Barcelona will need to prepare a €100 million + Dembele bid to sign Salah.
Santi Cazorla ready for a return to Villarreal
ESPN has reported that Santi Cazorla will train with Villarreal during the preseason. The creative midfielder is set to leave Arsenal after missing the last 18 months of action due to injuries. Cazorla also trained with Real Oviedo last month.
Serie A
Juventus target Alvaro Morata and Anthony Martial
Tuttosport has revealed that Juventus are looking for reinforcements in attack as Massimiliano Allegri is eyeing a brand new attacking force at his disposal.
It is reported that Alvaro Morata and Anthony Martial are high on Juventus' list with both the players unhappy at their current clubs and also looking for a move.
AC Milan confirm interest in Marouane Fellaini
The Rossoneri have acknowledged that they are pursuing a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. The Belgian will be a free agent next month and has so far rejected advances to sign a new contract for his current side.
AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli was recently quoted by the Sun as saying: "Fellaini? He could be an important player. In fact, he is an important player. We know that he is not renewing his contract with Manchester United."
Bundesliga
Chelsea make Robert Lewandowski their top target
After falling to fifth in the Premier League, Chelsea are planning a huge spending spree this summer. The Telegraph has reported that Chelsea have earmarked Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski as their top transfer target.
With Alvaro Morata failing to reach the expected heights, Chelsea are on the lookout for an upgrade. Lewandowski has all the tools to succeed in the Premier League and is also planning a move away from Germany this summer.
Borussia Dortmund name their new manager
Lucian Favre will be the new Borussia Dortmund manager. The club has today announced the appointment of the former Nice manager as Peter Stoger's replacement.
Favre has signed a two-year deal at Signal Iduna Park.
Premier League
Marco Asensio - Eden Hazard swap deal planned
It is believed that Chelsea's failure to reach the top four has cemented Real Madrid's belief of landing Eden Hazard. Diario Gol reports that Zinedine Zidane is extremely close in landing his long-term target.
Chelsea have demanded Marco Asensio in return for Hazard with the Spaniard also interested in a move to London. Asensio knows that his game time will be cut short after Hazard's arrival and is hence ready for a move to the Premier League.
Manchester United interested in Willian
According to Sky Sports, Willian is eyeing a move away from Chelsea with Manchester United interested. Jose Mourinho has long been linked with a reunion with the winger.
It is reported that Willian and Antonio Conte had a fall out this season which is why the Brazilian is looking to end his Chelsea stint.
Also read: Willian fuels rift talk by hiding Conte with emojis in cup photo
Ligue 1
Karim Benzema set to join PSG
After scoring just five league goals this season, Karim Benzema is expected to be offloaded this summer. Don Balon has now claimed that PSG boss Thomas Tuchel has demanded the signing of Benzema as he wants the Frenchman to replace Edinson Cavani.
Benzema is keen on returning to his homeland and is ready to join the Parisians. PSG are tipped to make a bid of €50 million for the striker.
Gianluigi Buffon closing in on a move to PSG
Goal understands that Gianluigi Buffon's representatives are currently in France discussing a move for the veteran to join Paris Saint-Germain. It is reported that PSG have offered Buffon a mouthwatering deal which will see him earn €8 million in wages.
