FC Barcelona to hijack a move for Real Madrid's top defensive target, Chelsea favourites to sign Alisson and more: Transfer round-up, June 28, 2018

Good evening and 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 28, 2018:

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Premier League

On his way to London

Chelsea favourites to land Alisson Becker

Marca understands that Chelsea have become the front-runners to sign AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker. It is reported that the Blues are the closest to reach AS Roma's asking price. The Brazilian has been valued at €70 million by the Giallorossi.

Liverpool have dropped their interest knowing Alisson's price while Real Madrid have done the same, despite Alisson being their top goalkeeping target. The custodian has himself admitted his wishes to join the European champions but Real Madrid do not rate him at €70 million.

Chelsea's new management is reported looking for a new man between the posts, hence a keen interest in Alisson. This means that Thibaut Courtois may have already played his last game for Chelsea. The Belgian might be on his way back to Madrid.

Manchester United to sign Lee Grant

According to The Telegraph, Manchester United are about to sign Stoke City's 35-year-old goalkeeper Lee Grant. The former England U-21 international is expected to be the club's third-choice goalkeeper after David de Gea and Sergio Romero.

It is also reported that Joel Perreira, United's third choice custodian of the last season will leave on a loan spell. Grant has amassed over 500 appearances for an array of clubs with the latest being Stoke City. He made three Premier League appearances last season.

Serie A

Will Milan Skriniar leave Inter this summer?

Manchester United launch a bid for Milan Skriniar

The Red Devils have reportedly made a bid in the region of £57 million for signing Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan. Manchester Evening News have claimed that Jose Mourinho is desperate to solidify his backline and after Diogo Dalot, signing a centre-back is his top priority.

Negotiations for Toby Alderweireld have not gone as planned and hence the focus has now been shifted to Skriniar. But Inter value Skriniar at over £70 million and are not willing to do business for the defender below that price.

Juventus preparing a new deal for Juan Cuadrado

Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly requested the Juventus decision makers to hand over an extension to Juan Cuadrado. Allegri sees Cuadrado as an integral member of the side and Calciomercato reports that Juventus are in agreement. The winger is all set to sign a new four year deal with the club which will see him in Turin until 2022.

Bundesliga

On Everton's watchlist

Ante Rebic on Everton's radar

Croatian World Cup star Ante Rebic has attracted interest from Everton as per Mirror. Rebic spent the last season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt from Sampdoria and scored 9 goals in 28 appearances. Frankfurt have signed him on a permanent basis but are willing to listen to offers for the forward.

Frankfurt valued him at £26 million before the World Cup but the price is now expected to shoot up after the competition. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in Rebic.

Premier League clubs lining up a move for Jannik Vestergaard

Borussia Monchengladbach defender Jannik Vestergaard is attracting interest from a number of Premier League sides. According to ESPN, the likes of Southampton, West Ham United and Watford are all monitoring the 25-year-old. Vestergaard is currently with the Denmark national team but is yet to feature in the World Cup.

La Liga

Odriozola tipped to cause a Clasico off the field

FC Barcelona to hijack Real Madrid's move for Alvaro Odriozola

According to Don Balon, FC Barcelona are looking to hijack a move for Real Madrid's top defensive target - Real Sociedad's fullback Alvaro Odriozola. Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal is looking to use Sergi Roberto in midfield next season and is, therefore, looking to sign a right back.

Odriozola has a release clause of €40 million. Barcelona believe that they will be able to lure the fullback to the Camp Nou with promises of a prominent role in the first team which Real Madrid cannot offer due to the presence of Dani Carvajal.

Athletic Bilbao target Cesar Azpilicueta

El Gol Digital has claimed that Cesar Azpilicueta is longing for a return back to Spain. Athletic Bilbao have made him their no.1 summer target and have already made a €20 million move for the versatile defender. It is believed that Chelsea will sign Inter Milan's Joao Miranda as Azpilicueta's replacement.

Rest of the world

Rooney has completed his move to the MLS

DC United sign Wayne Rooney

England Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has today completed a move to DC United. He travelled to the United States yesterday and has today signed a three-year deal with the club. Rooney spent last season with his boyhood club Everton, making 36 appearances and scoring 11 goals.

FC Barcelona closing in on Frenkie De Jong

Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Frenkie De Jong's agent Ali Dursun yesterday travelled to Barcelona for a meeting with the club officials. It is widely accepted that the Catalans have made De Jong as one of their priorities with the player also keen on signing for his dream club.

FC Barcelona plan to keep De Jong at Ajax for one more season before taking him on board for the 2019/20 season. The 21-year-old is being touted as Sergio Busquets' successor at the club.

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