FC Barcelona to sign three superstars worth  €370 million, Liverpool want Marco Asensio and more: Transfer round-up, June 23, 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 23, 2018:

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Premier League

The divorce settlement ain't going well at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea looking for a cut-price deal to sack Antonio Conte

According to the Express, Chelsea have reportedly found a loophole to lower Conte's compensation fee at the time of his sacking. The Blues believe that Conte's role in the transfer of Diego Costa cost them a huge loss in the transfer market. It was Conte who told the striker over a text message that his services are no longer required last summer.

Chelsea are now looking to use this against their title winning manager as they believe his actions cost them a fortune in the current inflated market. Diego Costa did not play for the club until January and secured a move to Atletico Madrid for £59 million.

Antonio Conte has a £9 million compensation fee in his contract which is holding out the arrival of Maurizio Sarri as the next manager. Sarri is all set to take over the control at Stamford Bridge and is expected to appoint club legend Gianfranco Zola as his assistant.

Liverpool make a move for Marco Asensio

Mundo Deportivo claims that Liverpool have made an official offer for the services of Real Madrid's Marco Asensio. It is reported that Liverpool have put in a €180 million offer for the Spanish forward. Asensio has not been a regular starter for Real Madrid and was the 13th most used player last season.

Jurgen Klopp admires Asensio and is keen on working with him. But Real Madrid are confident on holding onto their prized asset who has a release clause of €700 million at the club and has a contract at the Bernabeu that runs down until 2023.

Serie A

Malcom - ready for a switch

Malcom keen on a move to Inter Milan

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Inter Milan have reached a verbal agreement with Bordeaux to sign Malcom this summer. The winger is ready to join Inter and is keen on flying to Milan next week to complete his transfer.

Inter want him to sign on a season long loan for €5 million with an option to make it permanent next summer for €40 million. But Bordeaux are holding out for a permanent deal this summer itself.

Justin Kluivert completes his move to AS Roma

AS Roma have signed the highly rated 19 year old attacker Justin Kluivert from Ajax. The Dutchman has signed for Roma for an initial fee of €17.5 million. Kluivert was destined to leave Ajax this summer after he rejected an extension offer in May. He has signed a five year deal at the Stadio Olimpicio.

Bundesliga

Will Jerome Boateng return to the Premier League?

Manchester City enter Jerome Boateng race

Bayern Munich's decision to listen to offers for the central defender has alerted the English champions. Manchester Evening News has revealed that City are keen on a reunion with Jerome Boateng as Pep Guardiola also eyes one with his Bayern centre back.

The Bavarians are reportedly ready to accept a bid in the region of €50 million. PSG and Manchester United are also keeping tabs on the 29-year-old.

Borussia Monchengladbach target Alassane Plea

The Bundesliga side have reportedly initiated talks with Nice over the transfer of striker Alassane Plea. The Frenchman was previously linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Talksport has reported that Plea has a £43.5 million release clause at the club but Nice are ready to accept a bid in the region of £25 million. Plea scored 16 goals in Ligue 1 last season.

La Liga

Josep Bartomeu has big plans for this summer

FC Barcelona eyeing three signings worth €370 million

The Antoine Griezmann debacle along with Real Madrid's massive summer plans has alerted FC Barcelona to get going in the transfer market. Club chief Josep Bartomeu has reportedly sanctioned a gigantic summer war chest of €370 million for three elite signings.

According to Don Balon, the three signings on the president's mind are - Kylian Mbappe, Nabil Fekir and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. PSG may have to let Mbappe go for €220 million due to FFP regulations whereas the other two are valued at €170 million by the Catalans.

Matteo Kovacic to leave Real Madrid

The Real Madrid midfielder has admitted that he may leave Spain this summer for regular playing time. Kovacic moved to Real Madrid in 2015 but has started just 37 league games in three years.

Kovacic told Marca, "I want to play more and the best thing is to leave Madrid. I love football and being on the pitch. I want the opportunity to be a starter on another team. If I do not play, I'm not happy."

Rest of the world

On FC Barcelona's radar

FC Barcelona contact Hirving Lozano

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's father has revealed that FC Barcelona are interested in signing the Mexican forward. Lozano caught the world's attention after scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Germany.

Lozano Sr. told ESPN Mexico, "There's been an approach from Barça but there's nothing clear at the moment. When the World Cup's over, we will have a better idea of the reality: if he will stay at PSV or move to another team."

Rangers want Umar Sadiq

Sky Sports have reported that Rangers are targeting AS Roma striker Umar Sadiq. The 21-year-old forward joined Roma in 2016 but has spent the last two campaigns on loan.

He has been loaned out to the likes of Bologna, Torino and NAC Breda. Rangers have now made signing a striker their top priority and Steven Gerrard believes Sadiq can be the perfect fit.