Real Madrid to beat Manchester United to sign €150 million-rated striker, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 27th September 2017

Real Madrid Training and Press Conference
Zinedine Zidane is allegedly preparing to swoop for Manchester United's transfer targer

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 27th September 2017:


La Liga

Juventus v Torino FC - Serie A
Spain calling?

Real Madrid enter race for Paulo Dybala

Mundo Deportivo can understand that Real Madrid are the latest entrants to note an interest in Paulo Dybala. The Juventus hitman has been linked with a move to Manchester United this past week or so but the Spanish daily has now reported that Madrid's lack of goals in La Liga has prompted the owners to look at options for the next summer.

Club supremo, Florentino Perez believes that Dybala can become one of the modern greats of the game and is ready to pay around €150 for the Argentine.

Kevin Gameiro on Everton's radar

According to the Daily Mirror, Everton are looking to strengthen their striking options in January after failing to land a replacement for Romelu Lukaku in the summer. It is believed that the Toffees are looking at Atletico Madrid's Kevin Gameiro.

The 30-year-old Frenchman is not the first choice with the Colchoneros and may be surplus to requirements after the arrival of Diego Costa.

Serie A

Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League
No takers for Mesut Ozil in Italy

Inter Milan reject a chance to sign Mesut Ozil

The Nerazzurri have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Arsenal's playmaker, Mesut Ozil in January. Calciomercato has written that the German superstar was offered to a host of Italian clubs recently with Arsenal desperate to make some profits on him by offloading him in January.

Ozil has less than 12 months on his current deal and has not yet held talks over a new deal. But the rejection by all the top Italian clubs might prove to be a reality check for Ozil.

Antonio Candreva back on Chelsea's wish list

The 30-year-old Italian wing-back was linked with a move to Chelsea for the entirety of the summer but a deal for him never materialized. Calciomercato has now claimed that Candreva has rejected an extension offer from Inter Milan as he looks to start his career afresh.

Candreva has had a tough start to this season and was even booed off during Inter's last week win over Genoa. Meanwhile, Chelsea remain interested in the right wing back.

Bundesliga

Juventus  v FC Bayern Muenchen  - UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Robben has his say on the high-spending Parisians

Arjen Robben mocks Paris Saint-Germain's spending power

PSG made heads turn this past summer as the French giants signed Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in one single window. Ahead of tonight's UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, the Dutch winger has had some strong words for the cash-rich club.

The 33-year-old reportedly told Kicker that the Bavarians are ready for the PSG test and also mocked Paris by saying that, "Money does not guarantee titles."

FC Barcelona hopeful of a cut-price deal for Leon Goretzka

With Leon Goretzka favouring a move to either FC Barcelona or Bayern Munich, the Catalans have taken the charge and are preparing an offer for the midfielder in January.

Schalke 04 are keen on getting some value for the German international in January and prefer selling Goretzka abroad than to a direct rival. Mundo Deportivo has reported a £15 million price tag for the German who has rejected all advances from Schalke over signing a new deal.

Premier League

Sevilla FC v AS Roma - Pre Season Friendly
On Manchester United's radar

Manchester United send scouts to watch Radja Nainggolan

Jose Mourinho has reportedly alerted all his scouts to do an extensive research on AS Roma's Radja Nainggolan this season.

The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United are looking to sign the Belgian this summer and are looking at the robust midfield general as a replacement for Michael Carrick. The Red Devils have been long-term admirers of the 30-year-old who has been with Roma since 2014.

Fernando Torres offered advice to Alvaro Morata before the latter's move to Chelsea

Speaking to the Mirror ahead of tonight's heavyweight clash between the two sides, Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres has revealed that he offered advice to his fellow Spaniards before he finalized his move to the Blues.

Torres said, "I spoke with Morata before he joined Chelsea and told him I would be always on the phone if he needed any advice or if I could help him. Looking at the start he has made it doesn’t look like he needs any advice at all - already he is playing well and scoring goals."

Ligue 1

Arsenal FC v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League
Another top striker might be on his way to the Premier League

PSG offer £9 million signing on fee for Alexis Sanchez

El Mercurio has reported that Paris Saint-Germain have offered Alexis Sanchez a bumper £9 million advance payment if he decides to head to France. The Parisians are confident of landing Alexis Sanchez in January and have also offered the Chilean a weekly wage of £300,000 at the Parc Des Princes.

Paris' Qatari owners believe that their pricey offer will force Manchester City to call it quits for the player in focus.

Edinson Cavani tipped to replace Diego Costa at Chelsea

If the Sun is to be believed, Edinson Cavani has emerged as a favourite to replace Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge in January. The Uruguayan is reportedly eyeing a move away from PSG after falling out with Neymar over spot-kick duties. Cavani also rejected an offer of €1 million to let Neymar take penalties from the PSG owner.

As a result of all the controversy, Cavani is eyeing a move away from France. Chelsea are looking to take him on board, with Antonio Conte wanting a fearsome strike force at the club.

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