Real Madrid to hijack top Manchester United target, Juventus to offer £200m for Premier League superstar and more - Transfer Roundup, 30th July 2018

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's daily transfer roundup. We're edging closer to another exciting season and it's time for the clubs to get their act together and sign some players to bolster their ranks ahead of the upcoming season. As a result, there are quite a few stories that have made headlines on 19th July 2018.

Without further ado, let's check them out:

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Bundesliga

Chelsea join the race to sign Christian Pulisic

According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea have handed Liverpool a major blow as they have now entered into talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential deal for youngster Christian Pulisic.

Pulisic is one of the brightest young talents in the world and has been very impressive for Dortmund in their pre-season so far. Pulisic rose through the ranks while Klopp was at the helm at Borussia Dortmund and it was expected that Liverpool would go on to sign him.

Pulisic is expected to be available for £65 million.

Axel Witsel deal not completed yet

Despite yesterday's reports suggesting that Axel Witsel is close to completing his medical at Borussia Dortmund, Ruhr Rachrichten has reported today that the negotiations are still going on and his current club has not decided to sell him yet.

PSG are also said to be interested in Axel Witsel who had quite a good campaign this World Cup. But according to reports in France, PSG boss and ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel is more interested in the young Julian Weigl.

It is possible that Julian Weigl will be offloaded by Borussia Dortmund if Axel Witsel joins them. As it stands, it still looks like the Witsel move will happen as the player wants to move and the club wants to buy him as well.

Ligue 1

Paris bound?

Rummenigge insists PSG have not made contact for Boateng

According to ESPN, Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said that "there has been no contact" with Paris Saint Germain over the potential transfer of Jerome Boateng.

He said,

"There has been no contact with PSG. Neither has a fee or anything monetary been discussed."

"I know that Jerome's agents are in contact with Paris -- a final decision has yet to be made, though."

"At the moment there is no direct contact between the clubs. However, I think there is contact between his agents and PSG."

"Now, we have to wait and see whether, at the end of the day, we can find a basis on which we can agree on a transfer."

"We have to find a transfer fee that would be acceptable for both. In principle, we have enough players at this position, even if Jerome leaves."

PSG reject chance to sign Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial is out of favour at Manchester United and according to Get French Football News, the French forward who once again finds himself in the bad books of Jose Mourinho was offered to Paris Saint-Germain.

However, the Ligue 1 giants have rejected an opportunity to sign the 22-year-old for £71 million.

Jose Mourinho asked Thomas Tuchel and co. to pay as much as £71 million for Martial. But PSG are already under serious pressure to comply with the FFP regulations after completing their £166m move for Mbappe.

Premier League

After playing second fiddle to Jordi Alba, Digne is now looking for first-team football

Lucas Digne leaves pre-season tour to reportedly sign for Everton

According to reports from Sky Sports, Digne is all set to complete a move to Premier League side, Everton, as a deal worth upto £22 million was agreed upon on over the weekend.

Digne, now 25, posted a photo on Instagram thanking his teammates and backroom staff and Barcelona have also tweeted from their official Twitter handle confirming the departure.

❗ @LucasDigne viatja avui a Barcelona amb permís del Club pendent de tancar la seva sortida. pic.twitter.com/1TVVk3wV82

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) July 29, 2018

Arsenal to hold talks with Barcelona superstar

According to Football London, Arsenal have received a major boost in their pursuit Ousmane Dembele as his camp has now scheduled talks with the Gunners. Dembele has been reportedly frustrated by Barcelona's signing of Malcom.

His camp has also scheduled talks with Barcelona to discuss the Frenchman's future in Catalonia. Arsenal want a winger following the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott and will be quite chuffed if they can land the 21-year-old.

La Liga

Willian could go to either United or Real Madrid

Real Madrid want Willian; Courtois talks stall

According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid have offered £100 million to sign the duo of Thibaut Courtois and Willian from Chelsea.

Meanwhile, according to Sky Sports, talks between Chelsea and Real Madrid have halted for now. Chelsea are looking for a replacement and the deal can only go through once they find the right fit.

Meanwhile, Express report that Willian could join Manchester United despite Real Madrid's late bid for the player as Jose Mourinho has now been backed by the board and allowed to use the funds to bring in the players he wants.

Yerry Mina flirts with Manchester United

According to Sport, Yerry Mina has been asked by Manchester United to wait before making a final decision. Mina is tipped to leave Barcelona this summer.

However, Manchester United have reportedly told him that in case they fail to land Harry Maguire from Leicester City, they are coming to get him.

Mina has added fuel to the fire by following the Red Devils on Instagram.

Rest of the World

France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Juventus to sell 4 players to fund Paul Pogba move

According to the Mirror, Juventus have informed Paul Pogba's agent that they're willing to sign the Manchester United player. The Bianconeri are reportedly ready to sell Daniele Rugani, Miralem Pjanic, Gonzalo Higuain and Mattia Caldara in order to generate funds for signing Paul Pogba.

However, it is unlikely that United will sell Pogba this summer.

Chelsea want Juve's Caldara

According to Corriere Della Sera, Chelsea are now interested in yet another Juventus defender and this time it is Mattia Caldara. The Blues were looking to sign Daniele Rugani but have been left frustrated as the deal looked to be going nowhere.

Chelsea are willing to offer anything between £40-£45 million for the young defender. Chelsea were earlier linked with a move for Gonzalo Higuain but those rumours seem to have evaporated now.