Manchester United have kept the no.7 shirt for La Liga superstar and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 11th September, 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on September 11, 2017:

Premier League

Manchester United keep their no.7 shirt free for Antoine Griezmann

Daily Star has claimed that Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward are planning to send shockwaves throughout the footballing world next summer with their transfer dealings. It is reported that Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann is high on United's wish list with the club hierarchy keeping aside £100 million for the club's next number seven.

Griezmann was keen on joining the Red Devils this summer but Atletico's transfer embargo foiled his plans. The Frenchman is said to be a huge fan of the Premier League and has a release clause of €100 million from January which makes this story completely plausible.

Crystal Palace to appoint Roy Hodgson today

After Frank de Boer was unceremoniously sacked earlier in the day, Crystal Palace are set to appoint Roy Hodgson in his place. The former England manager is eager to take the mantle at Selhurst Park and cannot wait to begin his work, the BBC understands. The Eagles have received flak from all corners after the dismissal of de Boer after just four games in charge. Crystal Palace are languishing at the bottom of the pile after four losses on a trot with no goals scored, the worst start for any club in 93 years.

Serie A

Super agent Mino Raiola claims Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus soon

Paulo Dybala to leave Juventus

The Argentine forward, Paulo Dybala has long been touted with a move away from Juventus. His agent, Mino Raiola has added fuel to the speculations by admitting that he doesn't see Dybala in Turin for long. Raiola told RaiSport, "I think Dybala will eventually leave Juve. He has to go to a team where he gets into a project that is already suitable for him. For him it is difficult now to enter a reformed Barcelona, but he would do well at Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City or Chelsea."

Pepe Reina was offered to AC Milan

Calciomercato has revealed that former Liverpool goalkeeper, Pepe Reina was offered to the Rossoneri this past transfer window. It is being said that Reina, who is in the last year of his contract at Napoli, was offered to AC Milan for close to €5 million. He was seen as an understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma or as a short-term replacement for the talented custodian when the 18-year old leaves San Siro but the Milan management decided to pass the opportunity.

Bundesliga

Thomas Muller thought of leaving Germany in 2015

Thomas Muller thought about joining Manchester United

In 2015, Bayern Munich had received a €100 million offer from Manchester United for the services of Thomas Muller. The German international gave United's offer a serious thought and was close to saying yes to the Red Devils. But Muller has now revealed in an interview with Kicker that a meeting with the Bayern Munich club officials changed his mind. Muller said, "There was a point, two years ago, when this was an issue, when I thought about it. But the club immediately supported me and they told me I belong here. When Bayern told me they needed me and how I am an important player, I did not have to think that much anymore."

Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid in high demand

Germany U-18 captain and Bayer Leverkusen starlet Atakan Akkaynak is attracting interest from Chelsea and FC Barcelona. Akkaynak is seen as one of the brightest prospects in Germany with the Express reporting that Leverkusen are ready to cash in on the midfielder. Akkaynak is under contract till 2019 and is expected to command a big fee. Chelsea have been scouting him for the past few months whereas Barcelona have kept track of the teenager since last year.

La Liga

The Frenchman is contemplating his future at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema open for a move to Arsenal

After suffering a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw against Levante, Karim Benzema was criticised by the Madrid supporters for his wastefulness. Don Balon has also reported that Real Madrid want to sell the striker next summer with manager Zinedine Zidane losing confidence in the team's first choice striker. Benzema also believes that considering Cristiano Ronaldo's age, the Portuguese will soon take up his place in the team and hence wants to join Arsenal who are long term admirers of the 29-year-old.

Diego Costa moves his family to Madrid

The Sun has claimed that the Chelsea striker has no plans to return to the Blues after missing the entire summer on a self-imposed exile. It is also believed that Costa has moved his family to Madrid in a bid to force through a move to Atletico Madrid in January. The Colchoneros are also interested in signing their former player and have sent a delegation to London for negotiating a deal.

Rest of the world

Arsene Wenger has criticised Neymar's intentions after the latter joined PSG

Arsene Wenger believes Neymar joined PSG for money

The Arsenal boss has claimed that Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain for a record sum of €222 million was a decision taken by the player for money rather than ambition. Arsene Wenger also said to Bein Sports that Neymar's move also shows that he does not want to challenge for his place in the team with some of the best players in the world. With a move to France, Neymar was also made the highest paid player in Europe by the club's Qatar based owners.

Gus Poyet leaves Shanghai Shenhua

The former Sunderland manager, Gus Poyet has resigned from Shanghai Shenhua after suffering yet another defeat in the Chinese Super League. He submitted his resignation after his side lost 2-1 to Henan Jianye which left Shanghai 12th in the league table. The big spenders in the Chinese leagues have had a season to forget as the Poyet managed side lost 11 games this season under the Argentine's regime.