Manchester United to hijack deal for Barcelona's number one target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 6th August, 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 August 6, 2017:

Premier League

Manchester United to hijack FC Barcelona's number one target

According to reports in England, the Red Devils are set to open talks with Borussia Dortmund for the sale of Ousmane Dembele. The 20-year old is considered as Barcelona's potential replacement for the departed Neymar but their plans might be in jeopardy after the Premier League giants register their interest in the forward.

Manchester United hope that they can offer Dembele a better project than at Barcelona and think that he is the perfect fit for the league. Dortmund are open for a sale if the potential suitors decide to bid close to €100 million.

Everton want Danny Welbeck

Sunday People claims that the Toffees will move for the 23-year old striker if their efforts for his teammate, Olivier Giroud go in vain. Giroud is a transfer target for numerous clubs but there are also reports of the Frenchman opting to fight for his place at the Emirates. Everton believe that Welbeck has fallen way down the pecking order at Arsenal and might accept a starting role for them.

Newcastle United target Adrian

Sky Sports can reveal that the Magpies are in the market for a goalkeeper and have zeroed in on West Ham United's Adrian. The custodian reportedly wants to leave the Hammers after the arrival of Joe Hart at the club. Newcastle are ready to make a move for the 30-year old with Rafael Benitez keen on making him the club's sixth summer signing.

Serie A

Mario Lemina is on his way to the Premier League

Emre Mor set to undergo Inter medical

According to the Daily Express, the Dortmund midfielder is set to join Inter Milan on a season long loan deal. Mor was linked with a move away from Germany this summer with the likes of Everton and Fiorentina also interested in the youngster. But his agent, Muzzi Ozcan has confirmed that his client is ready to join Inter and will undergo a medical soon.

Mario Lemina on the brink of leaving Juventus

The Daily Echo have reported that the highly rated Juventus youngster is close to leaving the Italian champions for Southampton. The Saints are said to be closing in on a £16 million deal for the midfielder. Reports in England suggest that Lemina will fly to Southampton soon and is expected to have his medical next week.

Bundesliga

The 23-year old has emerged as Bayern Munich's top target

Bayern Munich want Eric Dier

The Sun claim that Carlo Ancelotti is worried by his team's form in the pre season and understands that his side lacks a utility midfield player. The Bavarians have identified Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier as a potential target and ready to bid £50 million for the talented Englishman. Spurs do not have the intention of selling the 23-year old after already losing one of their first team player in Kyle Walker to Manchester City.

Stoke City to sign former Schalke man

The Potters are very close in their pursuit of the current free agent, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Sentinel understands that the Cameroon forward is seen by the Stoke board as a replacement for Marco Arnautovic who joined West Ham United recently. The 28-year old is a versatile forward and last played for the German giants, Schalke.

La Liga

Gareth Bale will not leave Real Madrid this summer

FC Barcelona want Nice midfielder

Along with signing a replacement for Neymar, a midfielder has been on Barcelona's agenda this summer. After failed pursuits of Marco Verratti and Paulinho, Mundo Deportivo have claimed that the Catalans are ready to target Nice's Jean-Michael Serri. The 26-year old was one of the best performers in the French league last season and reportedly has a release clause of £36 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal stay interested in the combative midfielder.

Gareth Bale to stay put at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have assured the Welshman that he features in the club's future and have also told him that the board will not sign Kylian Mbappe till the next summer, the Guardian reports. Bale is happy in Spain and wants to see out his contract which runs down till 2022. This news might worry Manchester United who were keen on taking the 28-year old on board.

Ligue 1

Four clubs are vying the signature of Thomas Lemar

Four-way battle for Thomas Lemar

The Daily Mirror have reported that as many as four clubs are fighting it out for the signing of 21-year old Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar. Arsenal have already seen three bids getting rejected for the winger with the highest bid being at £50 million. Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in the winger while FC Barcelona are the latest entrants in the race.

Bernardo Silva wants former teammate, Kylian Mbappe at Manchester City

After City's friendly win over West Ham, Bernardo Silva admitted that he would love to line up once again with former teammate Kylian Mbappe. The 18-year old is a target for the Citizens but the Gallic outfit do not intend to sell him this summer. Silva also said that Mbappe has all the features to become the best player in the world one day and is a dream to provide service to as a midfielder.