Real Madrid superstar wants to leave for the Premier League and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 23rd August, 2017

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 August 23, 2017:

La Liga

Lucas Vazquez set to leave Real Madrid

After making just 12 starts under Zinedine Zidane last season, Lucas Vazquez wants to leave Los Blancos for regular football. Don Balon claims that the 26-year old is unsure about his chances at Real Madrid after the emergence of Marco Asensio. Arsenal and Liverpool are interested and might make a move before the deadline day. Real Madrid rate him highly and will demand at least £65 million for the winger.

FC Barcelona in talks with Steven Bergwijn

Steven Bergwijn, a highly rated Dutch winger, is on Barcelona's radar. According to reports in Spain, the Catalans have begun talks with PSV Eindhoven for the teenage sensation. Bergwijn has a contract with Eindhoven till 2021 and will command a high transfer fee. Barcelona want to reach an agreement with the Dutch club soon and are also ready to let Bergwijn stay in Holland for the ongoing season in order for the player to continue his progress by playing regularly.

Serie A

Lorenzo Insigne is flattered by FC Barcelona's interest

Lorenzo Insigne calls FC Barcelona a dream move

The Napoli attacker recently netted a late goal against Nice in the Champions League playoffs and later commented on the reports linking him with the Spanish giants. Insigne thanked Barcelona for their interest but insisted that he will stay in Naples for the current season. He told Mediaset Premium, "I thank you for the compliments, but I want to keep doing well with this shirt because I always wanted it. Barcelona is the dream for everyone but for now, I have the dream of Naples with me."

AC Milan targeting Rafinha

According to Corriere Dello Sport, AC Milan are in the market for a midfielder and have now set their sights on FC Barcelona's Rafinha. The Rossoneri have already tasted defeat in their pursuit of Renato Sanches and Blaise Matuidi. Rafinha is surplus to demands at Camp Nou and will find it tough to nail down a starting berth this season. AC Milan are keen on a loan move with an option to buy next season.

Bundesliga

The Scot is a transfer target for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace make an inquiry for Oliver Burke

After a disastrous start to the Premier League season, Crystal Palace owners have made some funds available to Frank De Boer to sign some players before the transfer window comes to an end. The Guardian reports that the Eagles are preparing a £15 million bid for the attacker and are also keen on making him one of the club's highest earners. Crystal Palace's sporting director, Dougie Freedman managed Burke at Nottingham Forest and the board members believe that this might help them in landing the forward.

Wolfsburg sign Marcel Tisserand

Wolfsburg have signed FC Ingolstadt's Marcel Tisserand on a season long loan. The German giants needed an urgent recruitment at the centre back position after John Brooks was out with a long term injury. Tisserand made 28 starts for Ingolstadt last season but saw his side getting relegated in May. Tisserand will wear the no. 29 shirt at Wolfsburg.

Premier League

Antonio Conte can finally smile!

Chelsea closing in on two signings

The reigning English champions are set to land two more new faces in the matter of the next few days, the Daily Mirror understands. Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City is expected to be a Chelsea player soon with both the parties agreeing on a £30 million plus add-ons fee for the midfielder. Inter Milan have also accepted a £25 million bid for wing back, Antonio Candreva. The duo are expected to arrive in London in the next week and will be available for selection after the international break.

Liverpool have not yet received a fourth bid for Philippe Coutinho

Amidst reports of a £138 million offer for the Brazilian playmaker, sources close to the Reds can reveal that the club has not yet received any such bid from FC Barcelona. James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo also said that even if Barcelona make such bid, the club hierarchy will instantly reject it just as the other bids in the past. Barcelona reportedly had tabled a bid where they would have paid Liverpool a sum of £101 million up front and the remaining sum in performance related bonuses.

Ligue 1

Marseille have offered a way out to Diego Costa

Kylian Mbappe to earn €15 million at Paris Saint-Germain

According to Marca, PSG are close to finalising a loan deal for Kylian Mbappe. The Spanish tabloid can also reveal that the 18 year old will earn a mind boggling €15 million in wages at the Parc Des Princes. This sum is double than what Real Madrid were ready to offer the Frenchman. PSG are signing Mbappe on a season long loan before acquiring him permanently next summer for a fee of €180 million to avoid FFP sanctions.

Marseille want Diego Costa on loan

With Atletico Madrid's negotiations with Chelsea reaching an impasse over a deal for AWOL striker Diego Costa, Marseille have entered the frame by offering a way out for the Spaniard. The French club want Costa on a season long loan deal and are ready to pay a hefty loan fee. Club president Marques Jacques-Henri Eyraud said, "I like his character, his grit and his sense of combat. He would fit in very well at OM. However, he has a complicated contractual situation."