Manchester United to offer €70 million + star player for Cristiano Ronaldo, Modric's replacement identified and more: Transfer round-up, May 23, 2018

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final week, top clubs are keeping their eyes open on all potential transfer targets.

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 May 23, 2018:

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La Liga

Manchester United to offer €70 million + Paul Pogba for Cristiano Ronaldo

The flirtation of Manchester United to lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford never seem to stop. According to Diario Gol, the Red Devils have now devised a new plan to sign Ronaldo this summer which also includes a certain Paul Pogba.

Manchester United are ready to make an offer of €70 million + Pogba to sign one of the greatest players in the world. Pogba has long been on Real Madrid's radar as one of the most marketable stars in the world whereas Ronaldo's affection for United is well known.

Real Madrid identify Luka Modric's replacement

Luka Modric, 33, is rumoured to be thinking about his future and may leave Real Madrid in the summer. Diario Gol has reported that Real Madrid have identified Miralem Pjanic of Juventus as a perfect candidate to replace Modric. Pjanic is valued at €90 million by the Bianconeri.

Serie A

Gianluigi Buffon's replacement?

Juventus closing in on Mattia Perin

With Gianluigi Buffon calling an end to his Juventus career, the club has been quick to find his replacement. Goal has reported that Juventus are in talks with Genoa to sign the 25-year-old Mattia Perin. The Bianconeri will sign Perin for €10 million and will offer him €2.5 million per year in wages.

Carlo Ancelotti set to be the next Napoli boss

The Sun has claimed that Carlo Ancelotti recently met Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis in Rome to finalize the details of taking over from Maurizio Sarri. It is now believed that Sarri will be relieved from his duties which will see him then accept Chelsea's request of replacing Antonio Conte.

Bundesliga

Lewandowski is being targeted by Real Madrid and Chelsea

Real Madrid favourites to sign Robert Lewandowski

The Bavarian hitman reportedly prefers a move to Real Madrid than to Chelsea. Evening Standard has reported that Lewandowski wants to play in the Champions League and hence prefers a move to Spain. Lewandowski scored 29 league goals for Bayern Munich this season and is now on the hunt for a new challenge.

Premier League trio behind Josha Vagnoman

The 17-year-old Hamburg starlet, Josha Vagnoman is reportedly on the radar of a number of top sides. ESPN can reveal that the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton are all monitoring the situation of Vagnoman.

The defender can play on both the flanks and made his debut this year against Bayern Munich becoming the second youngest player to make his debut in the history of the Bundesliga.

Premier League

Manuel Pellegrini to be given a huge transfer war chest

Manuel Pellegrini to be handed £75 million transfer kitty

The new West Ham boss will be given a £75 million war chest to transform the Hammers as per his wishes. The Daily Mirror has revealed that this will be West Ham's biggest ever summer budget. Pellegrini has vowed to bring an attractive style of football to his new side.

Mikel Arteta to be offered a new Manchester City deal

After missing out on the Arsenal job, Mikel Arteta is poised to receive a brand new deal from Manchester City. The 36-year-old will continue as the assistant to Pep Guardiola with City now viewing Arteta as the long-term heir to the hot seat at the Etihad, the Telegraph understands.

Rest of the world

Vincent Kompany's long-term heir?

Manchester City to make a move for Matthijs De Ligt

Pep Guardiola has decided to pursue an interest in Ajax defender Matthijs De Ligt. The teenage centre-back has been tipped by the Guardian to be Vincent Kompany's long-term replacement. De Ligt made 34 appearances for Ajax last season and is considered as one of the best central defenders in the world for his young age.

Steven Gerrard eyeing a loan move for Ben Woodburn

The Daily Express has reported that Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is looking to sign Liverpool's Ben Woodburn on a season-long loan spell. The teenage forward is rated highly by the Reds but may be allowed to leave in order to garner regular playing time. Gerrard is also looking to sign Dominic Solanke on loan from his former side.