FC Barcelona prepare €60 million + Lucas Digne for Antoine Griezmann's alternative, Bale rejects Man Utd and more: Transfer round-up, June 15, 2018

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the 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 June 15, 2018:

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Premier League

Antonio Conte's successor

Chelsea closing in on Maurizio Sarri

The Blues are believed to be extremely close in their pursuit of landing Maurizio Sarri from Napoli. The Italian side has lowered their price to let Sarri go which has opened up the negotiations in the last few hours. Gazzetta Dello Sport has tipped Sarri to complete a move to London in the coming days.

It is also reported that Sarri will sign a two-year deal at the Stamford Bridge with an option to extend it by a year. Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is reportedly set to become Sarri's assistant at the club. Involving a yesteryear superstar is expected to ease Sarri's entry to the club and in the Premier League.

Chelsea are also looking to sign Raul Albiol from Napoli for €6 million as Sarri is interested to bring his trusted defender with him to London.

West Ham set to complete three signings

According to the Mirror, Manuel Pellegrini is ready to complete a triple swoop in the next few days. It is reported that the likes of Felipe Anderson, Lukasz Fabianski and Alfie Mawson are on their way to London this summer.

Negotiations with Anderson are at an advanced stage with a £27 million move for the Lazio winger imminent. A double swoop on Swansea is next on West Ham's radar with Fabianski tipped to be Joe Hart's replacement at £6 million while Mawson is set to be the leader of the defence at £20 million.

Serie A

Pepe Reina's replacement?

Napoli target Keylor Navas

After being turned down by Bernd Leno, Napoli have turned their focus towards Real Madrid's Keylor Navas. The Costa Rican is set to be replaced at Madrid with Alisson Becker closing in on a move to the Bernabeu.

Goal reports that Napoli are actively looking to sign Pepe Reina's replacement and believe Navas is the perfect fit. He has also previously worked under Carlo Ancelotti which has added further fuel to this rumour.

Chelsea make an offer for Daniele Rugani

Chelsea have reportedly made a €30 million bid for Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani. Both the clubs are currently in negotiations for the transfer, according to Calciomercato. Juventus are demanding €40 million for the defender and are in talks with the player's agent to find a consensus.

Bundesliga

Will the Pole hitman stay at Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich confident over Robert Lewandowski stay

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is adamant that Robert Lewandowski will be at the Allianz Arena next season. The striker has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and has even hired a new representative to get him his preferred move to Madrid.

But Rummenigge told ESPN, "I said weeks ago that I am taking bets on Lewandowski staying and I am still taking them today."

Liverpool favourites to sign Mario Götze

The Express has tipped Jurgen Klopp's side as the favourites to land Mario Götze this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with a £20 million away from Borussia Dortmund. Götze has previously admitted that he is keen on reuniting with Klopp. Arsenal are also keen on landing the attacker whereas Thomas Tuchel is interested in bringing him to PSG.

La Liga

FC Barcelona's top priority

FC Barcelona increase the pace of landing Thiago Alcantara

Antoine Griezmann's transfer blow has alerted FC Barcelona to restructure their transfer targets and start the work in acquiring them. According to Don Balon, Barcelona have now decided to go all out in their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara as an alternative plan for Griezmann.

Philippe Coutinho is now expected to play in an attacking role leaving the club space to sign a creative midfielder. Thiago is top of Barcelona's list and is also the favourite for a number of the club's senior figures. The Catalans are preparing a €60 million + Lucas Digne offer to bring the Spaniard back to Camp Nou.

Gareth Bale ready to stay at Real Madrid

ESPN understands that Gareth Bale has told the Real Madrid hierarchy that he is ready to commit his future with the club. It is believed that Bale is keen on proving his worth to new manager Julen Lopetugui. This will come as a huge blow to Manchester United who had reportedly made the Welshman their no.1 target this summer.

Rest of the world

Madness is now guaranteed at Leeds

Leeds United appoint Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds have confirmed the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa as their new head coach. Former Argentina and Chile manager has replaced Paul Heckingbottom on a two-year deal. Bielsa has previously managed top European clubs such as Athletic Bilbao and Marseille. This is the tactician's first stint in England.

Jean-Michael Seri in talks with Napoli

Calcio Napoli has revealed that the Partenopei are now the favourites to land Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri. Chelsea have cooled their interest in him whereas Arsenal are closing in on Lucas Torreira.

Seri has a release clause of €40 million which is active until July 15. Napoli are ready to pay the amount and want to complete his signature as soon as possible.