Ter Stegen to Man Utd for €100 million, Real Madrid want Leroy Sane as Bale replacement and more: Transfer round-up, March 3rd, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering it's business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.

And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. Let's take a look at all the major transfer happenings that made headlines on March 3, 2018:

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La Liga

Manchester United readying a €100 million offer for Marc Andre Ter Stegen

In a sensational claim by Don Balon, Manchester United are set to bid €100 million for FC Barcelona's Marc Andre Ter Stegen if David De Gea changes loyalties in the summer. Real Madrid are eyeing De Gea and United have already started the work on his replacement.

Mourinho has reportedly instructed the board to make a €100 million offer for the German shot-stopper. But Barcelona value him around €180 million and will not let their no.1 goalkeeper leave without a fight.

Meanwhile, Ivan Rakitic also on United's radar

The Red Devils are looking for midfield reinforcements in the summer. According to Diario Gol, Manchester United have earmarked Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic as the solution to their woes.

The Croatian has played the fourth highest number of minutes for Barcelona this season but with the arrival of Coutinho and most probably Antoine Griezmann next summer, Rakitic may find it tough to muster enough playing time next campaign.

Serie A

Bellerin is wanted by Juventus

Mino Raiola urges Napoli to sign Mario Balotelli

Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has requested Napoli to sign the mercurial striker. The Italian forward is set to leave Nice in the summer, having scored 21 goals in 29 appearances this season. Raiola, in an interview with Radio Napoli, has said that his client would be a perfect fit in Naples.

The super agent was quoted by Goal.com as saying, "If I were Napoli I'd take him, he's one of the best strikers around. Maurizio Sarri has had an enormous growth and he'd be ideal for the Naples environment. Balotelli is explosive on the pitch, he's made strides forward with his behaviour."

Juventus set to target Hector Bellerin

After making an enquiry in January, Juventus are set to return with a concrete offer for Hector Bellerin at the end of the season. The Guardian reports that the Bianconeri are confident of landing the right-back who has started to question his stay with the North London side. It is also believed that Arsenal will demand a price in the region of £45 million for the Spaniard.

Bundesliga

Meyer is set to leave Schalke in the summer

Liverpool enter Marco Reus race

After returning from an eight months injury hiatus, Marco Reus has quickly caught the attention of two Premier League sides. The Guardian understands that Liverpool are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Marco Reus.

The Reds have long been linked with the German forward whereas Spurs are looking for a blockbuster signing to go with their move to a newly built stadium.

Arsenal receive boost in their chase of Max Meyer

The 22-year-old midfielder is out of contract in the summer and is also set to reject any advances from Schalke for an extension. The club's sporting director Christian Heidel has now revealed that Max Meyer is exploring his options which is set to be music to Arsenal's ears.

Heidel was quoted by the Mirror as saying, "It is clear that Max and his advisors are exploring the market. And we’re not doing anything different." The Gunners have been long-term admirers of the player in focus.

Premier League

Sane is being courted by Real Madrid

Leroy Sane open for a move to Real Madrid

The German winger has been one of the standout performers for Manchester City this season. It is, therefore, not a huge surprise that Leroy Sane will have attracted attention from the European top dogs.

El Gol Digital has claimed that Real Madrid are keen on signing Sane this summer as they prepare a massive shakeup to their squad. The youngster is said to be attracted by the prospects of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu and is now being seen as a direct replacement for Gareth Bale.

Jurgen Klopp wants to hand Roberto Firmino a brand new deal

In his press conference yesterday, Jurgen Klopp stressed the importance of Roberto Firmino to his Liverpool side and expressed his wish to hand the Brazilian a new deal. Firmino has been one of the most influential strikers in the Premier League this season, scoring 13 goals and assisting 6 so far in the competition.

Talking to the press, Klopp said, "It is very important for both sides. I think everything we are doing, the way we play, the way we give him the opportunity constantly to play - he deserves that. He deserves that because his work-rate is outstanding but it helped him a lot to step up. He became a different player here."

Rest of the world

Tosun has so far been a flop at Merseyside

Cenk Tosun eyeing a move back to Besiktas

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Cenk Tosun, Everton's record January signing is looking for a move back to Besiktas. The striker has made just two appearances for the Toffees since his arrival and has failed to adapt to the Premier League.

Everton paid £27 million to sign Tosun in the winter transfer market but may have to incur significant losses if they are looking to offload him in the summer.

AS Monaco confirm interest in Willem Geubbels

Geubbels is considered to be the next big thing to watch out for in Ligue 1. He has a contract until 2019 with Lyon but has reportedly told the French side that he will not sign a new deal with the club. AS Monaco were linked with him since the past few days. And now, in an official club statement, Monaco have confirmed their interest in the youngster.

The statement read, "AS Monaco can confirm the club's interest in Willem Geubbels, and manifested that interest by making a direct and transparent approach to Olympique Lyonnais with a view to a possible transfer in the summer transfer window."