Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.
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 28, 2018:
La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the conditions to stay at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo's comments over his future after the Champions League final has cautioned Real Madrid to act fast. According to Don Balon, Ronaldo is soon expected to meet club president Florentino Perez and discuss his future in Spain.
It is reported that Ronaldo has two demands to stay put at the Bernabeu. First, he wants to earn at par with Lionel Messi and is keen on getting his salary doubled (to £700,000 per week).
Secondly, Ronaldo does not want the club to pursue a move for Neymar this summer. The five-time Champions League winner does not want to share the dressing room with Neymar as he wants to be the biggest presence at the club.
Villarreal and Valencia target Cesc Fabregas
Valencia have reportedly made Cesc Fabregas their top summer target. El Gol Digital has now claimed that Villarreal have entered the race for the Chelsea midfielder and are keen on revolving their new-look team around the former Barcelona man. Fabregas is also said to be willing for a move back to Spain.
Serie A
Liverpool to make a move for Alisson Becker
The Telegraph has reported that Liverpool will make a fresh move for AS Roma's Alisson Becker. After Loris Karius' horrendous showing in the final, a new goalkeeper has suddenly become the need of the hour for Jurgen Klopp. Alisson has long been linked with the club and is expected to be valued at £60 million by the Giallorossi.
Arsenal closing in on Stephen Lichsteiner
Unai Emery is reportedly closing in on his first signing as Arsenal boss. Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that the Gunners are set to sign the Juventus fullback on a free transfer.
Lichsteiner will become a free agent on July 1. The Swiss international likes the idea of moving to England and wants to test himself in the Premier League.
Bundesliga
RB Leipzig eyeing a permanent move for Ademola Lookman
After impressing in a six-month loan spell, RB Leipzig are now looking to sign Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal. Liverpool Echo has reported that Leipzig will test Everton's resolve of keeping the teenage winger in the coming days. Lookman scored five goals and delivered four assists in 11 Bundesliga appearances.
Caglar Soyuncu planning transfer talks with Arsenal
Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu has revealed that Arsenal are interested in signing him. The highly-rated centre-back is one of Emery's top transfer targets and is valued at £35 million.
Soyuncu told Tumspor,
"Arsenal are one of the most important clubs in England. I know they’re interested in me, but there’s nothing finalised yet about my transfer. After the national team camp, we’ll have talks."
Premier League
Chelsea enter Gareth Bale race
According to the Express, Chelsea are all set to rival Manchester United and Bayern Munich for acquiring Gareth Bale. The Welshman is reportedly eyeing a move away from Real Madrid with his agent Jonathan Barnett on his way to Madrid to hold showdown talks with the club hierarchy.
Manchester United to make a €120 million bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Manchester United have readied a €120 million bid for Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Radio Ser understands. The Serbian midfield powerhouse is one of Jose Mourinho's top priority this summer and the United boss is ready to break the bank for the Lazio man.
But the Italian side have placed a €150 valuation on Milinkovic-Savic and are expected to play hardball over his transfer.
Rest of the world
Neymar coy on PSG future
Neymar has downplayed all his future rumours and has maintained that his sole focus remains the World Cup. The Brazilian has been linked with a world record move to Real Madrid this summer.
He was quoted by Goal as saying,
"The focus is on the Brazilian team. They are talking nonsense. It's not worth answering."
AS Roma closing in on Ante Coric
The Giallorossi are confident over signing Dinamo Zagreb star Ante Coric. Calciomercato reports that Roma's sporting director Monchi has spent months in negotiations with the Croatian side and has finally reached an agreement for Coric. Roma will sign Coric on a five-year deal for €8 million plus bonuses.