Real Madrid superstar rejects Manchester United's €180 million bid because of Jose Mourinho, Barca want Willian and more: Transfer round-up, June 30, 2018

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the focus now shifting to the World Cup, top clubs have begun their work on the transfer front.

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 June 30, 2018:

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Premier League

FC Barcelona interested in Willian

Chelsea reject a £50 million bid for Willian from FC Barcelona

The Daily Mail has reported that FC Barcelona's opening bid for Willian worth £50 million has fallen on deaf ears. It is believed that Barcelona are in the search of attacking reinforcements and have identified Willian as the perfect mix of pace and creativity.

Without Champions League football, it will be difficult for the Blues to hold onto the winger. Manchester United made an enquiry for him in January and will return for the 30-year-old soon. The English tabloid has also reported that Willian is keen on a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Willian's representatives were recently in Barcelona to discuss a potential move. But the Spanish giants' first move has been swiftly rejected by Chelsea. Meanwhile, Aleksandr Golovin is tipped by many to join Chelsea this summer and he may just be an ideal replacement for Willian's goals and creativity.

Newcastle United sign Ki Sung-Yueng

Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has joined the Magpies on a two-year deal. He passed a medical with the club last night and will officially complete his free transfer to Tyneside on July 1, once the visa issues are cleared. Ki made 139 Premier League appearances for Swansea and scored 12 times.

After signing for the club, Ki told the club's official website, "I'm so pleased I can join the club. I was always pleasantly surprised when I came to St. James' Park to play against Newcastle - there is a great atmosphere and the passion from the fans is a great support to the players."

Serie A

Reunion on the cards in Naples

Napoli interested in Karim Benzema

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a reunion with Karim Benzema this summer. AS has claimed that Ancelotti has told club president Aurelio De Laurentiis to pursue a move for the Real Madrid striker this summer.

Benzema is on Madrid's selling list and is valued at €50 million by the club. Napoli see this as too huge an investment for a player that will turn 31 in December. But Ancelotti rates Benzema highly and believe that the striker will even take a pay cut to end his Spanish stint.

Juventus quote Miralem Pjanic price

According to Tuttosport, Juventus have placed a €85 million valuation on the head of Miralem Pjanic. The Bosnian midfielder is supposedly Barcelona's top priority of the summer. It is also believed that Pjanic has already agreed upon personal terms with the Catalans.

Pjanic has agreed to sign a five-year deal at the club, earning €7.5 million per year in wages. Meanwhile, Juventus are holding out for such a huge amount to fund their move for Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Bundesliga

On Dortmund's radar

Borussia Dortmund interested in Hatem Ben Arfa

PSG's Hatem Ben Arfa is a man in demand. The Frenchman will be a free agent on June 30 and hence a number of clubs are queuing up to secure his signature. According to Mundo Deportivo, Borussia Dortmund are one of the clubs interested in signing the attacking midfielder.

Sevilla, Lyon and Marseille are the other clubs keeping tabs on the former Newcastle man. Ben Arfa is expected to ask a huge signing-on bonus from his next club.

Stuttgart sign Gonzalo Castro

Borussia Dortmund's Gonzalo Castro has completed a move to Stuttgart. The midfielder has joined Stuttgart after three years with the Westfalenstadion outfit. Castro has signed a three year deal with his new club in a deal worth up to €7 million. Castro started 16 league matches for Dortmund last season.

La Liga

Isco ready to commit his future to Real Madrid

Isco rejects Manchester United

Isco ain't going anywhere! According to Don Balon, Isco has instructed Real Madrid to reject a €180 million bid that came from Manchester United. It is believed that Jose Mourinho was the one who put in a massive bid to lure Isco away after the World Cup.

But despite the deal doubling Isco's salary, the playmaker has rejected United's advances due to their manager. Isco does not want to play under 'the Special One' due to his playing style and believes a move to United at this stage is a step-down. Instead, the former Malaga man has decided to commit his future to Real Madrid and Julen Lopetugui.

Valencia want Timothy Fosu-Mensah on loan

Marca understands that Valencia have asked Manchester United for Timothy Fosu-Mensah. The right-back is needed by the Mestalla outfit on a season-long loan. The Dutchman spent the last campaign on loan at Crystal Palace where he impressed Valencia.

The Spanish side believes that after the arrival of Diogo Dalot, United will be interested in letting Fosu-Mensah go. The two clubs are on good terms following the business done for the loan move of Andreas Perreira.

Rest of the world

Will we see Kieran Tierney in the Premier League next season?

Everton target Kieran Tierney

Marco Silva is eyeing some major reforms at the club this summer. The new Everton boss is looking to replace the ageing players on the squad with young and exciting talents. And the first target for Silva in his Goodison Park project is Celtic's Kieran Tierney.

The 21-year-old defender is one of Scottish football's brightest prospects which is why Everton are preparing a £25 million bid for him, reports the Telegraph. Celtic are expected to play hardball over his transfer fee but Everton are confident over luring Tierney to the Premier League. Silva sees Tierney as Leighton Baines' long-term heir.

FC Barcelona target Guillermo Ochoa

With Jasper Cillessen all set to leave the club, Guillermo Ochoa of Standard Liege is on Barcelona's radar to replace the Dutchman. Don Balon claims that Cillessen will be allowed to leave for around €30 million which will pave the way for Ochoa's arrival.

The Mexican has been one of the best goalkeepers in the ongoing World Cup and also has an experience of playing in La Liga, making him a perfect deputy for Marc Andre Ter Stegen.