FC Barcelona to make a €100 million bid for Real Madrid's top target, Juventus want Marcelo, and more: Transfer round-up, July 12, 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 July 12, 2018.

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Premier League

Soon to be a Red

Nabil Fekir eyeing a move to Liverpool

The Mirror has revealed that Nabil Fekir has his eyes set on a move to Liverpool. The French attacker has reportedly told Lyon owner Jean Michel Aulas to facilitate his 'dream move' to Liverpool and to open talks with Jurgen Klopp's side.

It was earlier reported that a £53 million deal had been struck between the two sides before the World Cup only for Fekir's history of knee problems leading Liverpool to have second thoughts on completing the deal. The Lyon management then pulled the plug on the deal due to Liverpool's reluctance.

Fekir was reportedly pictured in a Liverpool kit back then. But the latest advancement is expected to spark open talks between the two parties. Liverpool are ready to sign Fekir if Lyon are ready to lower the terms of the deal that were decided last month. Meanwhile, Lyon are expected to target Hakim Ziyech of Ajax as Fekir's replacement.

Kennedy re-signs for Newcastle United

Chelsea winger Kennedy has signed for Newcastle United on a season-long loan spell. The Brazilian spent the second half of the previous campaign at St James' Park and instantly became a crowd favourite. Kennedy scored 2 goals in 13 league appearances. He becomes the club's third summer signing after Martin Dubravka and Ki Sung-Yueng.

On his new signing, Benitez was quoted as saying,

"I'm really pleased to have Kenedy back with us. I'm sure every fan will be happy with this signing. Hopefully, he can keep playing at the same level that he reached with us last season. I wish him all the best for his time here."

Serie A

On Juventus' radar

Juventus planning defensive overhaul

After securing Cristiano Ronaldo's signature, Juventus have now shifted their focus towards overhauling their backline. Tuttosport has reported that major changes are expected in Turin with the likes of Daniele Rugani, Alex Sandro and Medhi Benatia tipped to leave the club.

Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin and Stefan Savic, Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi and Bayern Munich's Juan Bernat are on Juventus' radar. The Bianconneri are also interested in Manchester United's Matteo Darmian.

West Ham United closing in Felipe Anderson

Sky Sports can reveal that West Ham and Lazio have reached an agreement for the transfer of Felipe Anderson. The Hammers have reportedly agreed upon a club record £35 million fee for the Brazilian winger.

Personal terms are yet to be finalized, but are not expected to be a hurdle in the way. Anderson is expected to travel for his West Ham medical tonight. The Brazilian winger will be West Ham's sixth summer signing under Manuel Pellegrini.

Bundesliga

On his way to RB Leipzig

Tyler Adams on his way to RB Leipzig

USA international Tyler Adams is reportedly closing in on a move to RB Leipzig. MLS Soccer has reported that New York Red Bulls are ready to let Adams join their sister club in the Bundesliga. Leipzig are looking to let Adams complete the ongoing MLS season and are then expected to take him on board in January.

Adams is reportedly a recommendation of Leipzig's new assistant coach and former New York boss Jesse Marsch. Adams' transfer fee is expected to be above $5 million.

Matthew Bondswell rejects Manchester United for RB Leipzig

Matthew Bondswell becomes the latest English teenager to commit his future to a Bundesliga side. After Jadon Sancho and Ademola Lookman, the 16-year-old Nottingham Forest left-back has joined RB Leipzig. The Sun has claimed that Bondswell rejected the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Southampton for a move to Germany.

La Liga

Barcelona's top priority

FC Barcelona make Eden Hazard their top priority

According to Sport, FC Barcelona have entered the race for Eden Hazard and are looking to hijack a move for the Chelsea winger right from under Real Madrid's noses. It is believed that the Catalans want a big name this summer in order to challenge on all fronts next season.

After the disappointment of not landing Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona have the required funds to sign Eden Hazard. Chelsea value the Belgian at around €100-130 million. Without Champions League football, it is difficult for the Blues to convince Hazard to stay at the club.

Marcelo on Juventus' radar

Corriere Della Sarra has claimed that Juventus will try and lure Real Madrid's Marcelo to Turin. It has been widely speculated that the left-back is keen on following his good friend Cristiano Ronaldo to Serie A. Juventus have reportedly kept €40-60 million aside for the Brazilian and are now looking to offload Alex Sandro in order to make way for the elite fullback.

Rest of the world

Premier League's latest addition

Fulham sign Jean-Michael Seri

The Cottagers have succeeded in managing a huge coup in the form of Jean-Michael Seri. The Premier League's new boys have made Seri their first summer signing. The highly rated midfielder has penned a four year deal with Fulham for a fee in the region of £25 million. Seri has been linked with the likes of FC Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal in the past.

Cristiano Piccini attracting interest from a number of sides

Turkish Football has claimed that Sporting Lisbon's Cristiano Piccini is looking to leave the club this summer. The likes of Besiktas, Manchester United and West Ham are all said to be interested in the right back. Lisbon value Piccini at around £17.5 million.