PL club to make a €180 million bid for Ter Stegen, Viera to replace Wenger, Sarri to replace Conte and more: Transfer round-up, April 19, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its final quarter, top clubs are 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. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on April 19, 2018:

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La Liga

Manchester United to make a move for Marc Andre Ter Stegen

In the biggest story of the day, Don Balon has claimed that Manchester United are ready to test FC Barcelona's resolve to keep Marc Andre Ter Stegen. The backroom staff at United believe that David De Gea is ready to leave for Real Madrid this summer.

For that scenario, Jose Mourinho has decided to rope in Ter Stegen as De Gea's replacement. United are ready to pay the German's reported release clause of €180 million. The Red Devils believe that they will get at least €80 million for De Gea and the rest of the amount will be obtained by selling either Anthony Martial or Paul Pogba.

Arsenal eye Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema has long been linked with a move away from Real Madrid. His indifferent form has reportedly irked Florentino Perez who has now decided to sell him this summer.

Diario Gol reports that Real Madrid have an offer of €40 million on the table for the striker from Arsenal. Los Blancos value the Frenchman at double that price but it is difficult for the club to get that much amount for a striker that has scored just five league goals this season.

Serie A

Will Sarri be the next Chelsea boss?

Maurizio Sarri tops Chelsea's wishlist to replace Antonio Conte

The Daily Mail understands that Chelsea owner Roman Abrahimovic has made Napoli's Maurizio Sarri his no.1 choice to replace Antonio Conte. Chelsea are in line to sack Conte at the end of the season after his public criticism of the club's transfer policies has not gone well with the club ownership.

Chelsea believe that Sarri wants to leave Italy and are ready to activate his release clause of £7 million.

Juventus want Aaron Ramsey and Adrian Rabiot

After waiting for months to sign Emre Can on a free transfer, Juventus have reportedly called off their pursuit of the Liverpool midfielder. Tuttosport understands that Juventus have moved on to Plan B and have finalized two midfield targets for this summer.

The Bianconeri are now set to target Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and PSG's Adrian Rabiot.

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund want to sign Michy Batshuayi on a permanent basis

Liverpool enter Arturo Vidal race

According to Transfermarketweb, Liverpool are the latest club to register an interest in Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal. The Chilean midfielder is already a transfer target for Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan.

Vidal has a contract in Germany until 2019 which is not expected to be extended. He is valued at around £53 million by the Bavarians.

Borussia Dortmund want Michy Batshuayi on a permanent basis

The Bundesliga side are looking to sign Michy Batshuayi on a permanent deal this summer. The Chelsea loanee made an instant impact at the club where he scored five goals in his first three matches.

Evening Standard has claimed that it will take an offer in excess of £50 million to convince Chelsea of selling the striker. The Blues signed him in 2016 from Marseille for £33 million.

Premier League

Arsene Wenger's successor?

Patrick Viera to replace Arsene Wenger

The Daily Mail has tipped Patrick Viera to be the front-runner to succeed Arsene Wenger this summer. Arsenal have endured a difficult season so far with Europa League being the only chance for them to qualify into next season's Champions League.

Viera has been managing in the MLS for two years now with New York City and is predicted to manage in the Premier League anytime soon.

Wolves want Jack Wilshere

Wolves are reported to be the latest club looking to sign Jack Wilshere this summer. The soon to be Premier League side have entered the race for the Arsenal midfielder who has so far rejected to sign an extension with the North London side. Along with Wolves, the likes of Everton, AC Milan and Juventus are also interested in the Englishman, the Mirror reports.

Rest of the world

On two Premier League clubs' radar

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur want Layvin Kurzawa

The London rivals are set to battle it out for PSG's Layvin Kurzawa. The Mirror has reported that both Chelsea and Spurs are in the market for a left back and have identified Kurzawa as a potential solution. PSG are looking to clear their humongous wage bill and Kurzawa is one of the players on their selling list.

Liverpool want Wolves' Ruben Neves

Talksport has reported that Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of Wolves' Ruben Neves and is looking to bring him on board. Neves has been the standout player in the Championship this season with his long-range goals particularly catching the eye. Wolves are expected to demand a huge fee for their most valuable player.