Top Five Transfer Rumours of the Day: May 20

With the World Cup less than a month away, most clubs are looking to complete their deals early, so here are the top five transfer rumours from todays papers.

#1 Is Hazard on his way to PSG for 50m?

After a fallout with Mourinho over the course of the season, it looks like Eden Hazard will be returning back to France this summer. Especially if rumours that PSG have him as their “number one target” is true.

The reigning PFA Young Player of the Year, Hazard is also Chelsea’s top scorer with 17 goals this season but over the past few months has been critical of the manager’s tactics.

After the semi-final defeat to Atletico, the former Lille winger said “Chelsea are not made to play football.” Mourinho didn’t take too kindly to that and having already sold one attacking midfielder in Mata, because he didn’t fit his plans, it looks like Hazard might just join that list and leave Stamford Bridge.

#2 Mandzukic set to become van Gaals first signing?

With Lewandowski on his way to Bayern at the end of the season, it always looked like it was going to be Mario Mandzukic’s last season at the club.

The rumour mill was rife with speculation linking him to England, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly leading the chase for the 27-year-old striker.

But, with the appointment of van Gaal, United too have joined the race for the striker, who appears in the Dutchman’s list of potential summer transfers. Mandzukic is set to leave Bavaria on bad terms after clashing with Guardiola, with the Spaniard reportedly telling the striker “Goodbye, and good luck with your next club”.

#3 Aurier poised to replace Sagna at Arsenal

Newly-crowned FA Cup winners Arsenal are set to replace the outgoing Bacary Sagna with Toulouse’s highly rated 21-year-old right back Serge Aurier. Dubbed the 'the Dani Alves of Ligue 1', the talented youngster has been on Arsenal’s radars for some time now and is now set to become Wenger’s first summer signing.

Valued at around £7m, the Ivorian international has won rave reviews for his performances this season and has been tipped for a big money move abroad with several clubs clamoring for his signature.

Having recently admitted that "It would be a dream” to sign for Arsenal, Wenger is set to make this defender’s dream come true.

#4 Barcelona ready to sell Fabregas

After confirming the appointment of Luis Enrique as manager of the club for next season, it looks as though Barcelona are looking at whole sale changes next season.

According to Spanish daily Marca, Barcelona are open to selling long-time United target Cesc Fabregas this summer as the new manager looks to stamp his authority on the squad.

With Toni Kroos unlikely to move away from the Allianz Arena, the £40million rated Spanish international Fabregas could be just the alternative they have been looking for. With the Blaugrana squad set to be overhauled this summer, the Spaniard is rumored to be headed for the exit door.

#5 Reds closing in on Emre Can

Reports in Germany say that Liverpool are closing in on 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can. The Germany U21 international who only moved to Leverkusen last summer, from Bayern Munich has gone on from strength to strength. With the Reds in dire need of some reinforcement in midfield are looking at Can as an ideal addition for the future as well.

Having closely monitored the midfielder for some time now, it looks as though Brendan Rodgers is set to seal a €12m deal for the midfielder before too long. One that could spell the end for Lucas Leiva’s Liverpool career.