Real Madrid reveal the condition on which Isco can join Man City, Juventus want Ter Stegen as Buffon's successor and more: Transfer round-up, May 25, 2018

Real Madrid v Celta de Vigo - La Liga
Is Isco on his way to the Premier League?

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 25, 2018:


La Liga

Real Madrid reveal the condition on which Isco can join Manchester City

It is believed that Isco's future at Real Madrid depends on whether or not he starts against Liverpool tomorrow. Sources in Spain have reported that Isco will demand a move away from the club if he is snubbed from the starting eleven.

Manchester City have been linked with a move for the playmaker with Pep Guardiola being a long-term admirer. According to Don Balon, club supremo Florentino Perez is ready to do business with Manchester City for Isco but on one condition.

Perez wants City to include one of the three players - Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane or Bernardo Silva in the Isco deal. If Guardiola is ready to let one of his three key players go then Real are also keen to offload Isco.

FC Barcelona keen on Rodrygo

Mundo Deportivo claims that FC Barcelona are interested in the signing of Santos starlet Rodrygo. The 17-year-old forward is considered by many as "the next Neymar" and is garnering attention from Manchester City and PSG. Rodrygo has a release clause of €50 million.

Serie A

Levante v Barcelona - La Liga
Gianluigi Buffon's successor?

Juventus to target Marc Andre Ter Stegen

With Gianluigi Buffon on his way to PSG, Juventus will now make a move to find his successor. Don Balon has reported that the Bianconeri will leave no stone unturned to find a world-class replacement for Buffon.

The Italian champions have decided to target Barcelona's Marc Andre Ter Stegen. Juventus are expected to make a €80 million offer for the German custodian.

Manchester City readying a bid for Jorginho

Talksport has reported that Manchester City are the front-runners to sign Napoli's Jorginho this summer. It is reported that Pep Guardiola is all set to beat the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich to sign the midfield enforcer. City are ready to open the bidding at £52 million.

Bundesliga

Juventus v Hellas Verona FC - Serie A
On Jose Mourinho's radar

Manchester United interested in Douglas Costa

Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa spent the season on loan at Juventus. The Turin side has an option of permanently signing the forward for £33 million. But if they do not enforce that option, then Manchester United are ready to swoop in for the Brazilian.

The Sun has reported that United are interested in signing the Bayern Munich man and are open to paying over the odds for the 27-year-old. The Bavarians are expected to demand €85 million for Costa.

Arsenal meet Emile Forsberg's agent

Swedish outlet, Sport Expressen has claimed that Arsenal have held talks with Emile Forsberg's agent Hasan Cetinkaya. The RB Leipzig midfielder is valued highly by the Bundesliga club who are now expected to offer him a new contract.

It is believed that an offer in excess of £45 million will be needed to tempt Leipzig into selling Forsberg.

Premier League

2018 EPL Premier League Football Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City May 13th
Manchester United's top summer target

Manchester United closing in on Fred and Toby Alderweireld

The Mirror has reported that United are confident of signing not one but two players before the World Cup. Jose Mourinho is keen on securing the services of Toby Alderweireld and Fred before June 14.

Fred is valued at £52 million whereas United hope to sign Alderweireld for £45 million. Spurs and United have initiated talks for the centre back but the Londoners are demanding at least £75 million for the 29-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur's summer plans revealed

After penning a new five-year deal at the club, Mauricio Pochettino is now set to start the work of upgrading his Spurs side. He is set to demand a war chest of £100 million this summer, the Daily Mail understands.

It is reported that Pochettino wants the likes of Wilfried Zaha, Anthony Martial and Ryan Sessegnon at White Hart Lane for the next season.

Rest of the world

Olympique Lyonnais v OGC Nice - Ligue 1
Soon to be a Red

Liverpool closing in on Nabil Fekir

The Reds will step up their chase of Lyon forward Nabil Fekir after the Champions League final. The Guardian has reported that Liverpool will pursue a £61 million move for the French attacking midfielder. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season for Lyon which enabled him to make the French World Cup squad.

Slaven Bilic could become the next China boss

The Sun has tipped Slaven Bilic as the leading candidate to become the next manager of the Chinese national team. Current boss Marcelo Lippi is on the verge of getting sacked after humbling results in the China Cup.

Bilic has previous experience of managing national sides and made his managerial name due to his impressive work with Croatia.

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