Real Madrid transfer round-up: Morata and Dybala involved in swap deal, Bernd Leno welcomes Madrid move

Modified Mar 31, 2017 15:18 GMT

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 10: Paulo Dybala of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Juventus Stadium on March 10, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — Madrid are ready to offer cash plus Morata to secure the services of Dybala

Real hoping for Dybala breakthrough

Real Madrid are plotting a shock swap deal to sign the Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, according to the latest reports from Italian newspaper Leggo. The reports also claim that Morata has decided to quit the Bernabeu this summer and is open to the idea of rejoining Juventus.

Dybala has been linked with a switch to Barcelona but Florentino Perez is eager to do everything possible to ensure he plays at the Bernabeu next season.

The Argentine has managed 14 goals and seven assists this season for Juventus and has been valued at £107m. Real Madrid are hopeful of sweetening the deal by including Morata and offering above £50m in cash.

Leno delighted to be linked with Madrid

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 15: Bernd Leno of Germany issues instructions during the International Friendly Match between Italy and Germany at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 15, 2016 in Milan, . (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — Leno has been solid between the sticks for Leverkusen this season

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno has welcomed the chance to join Real Madrid, expressing his delight over a possible move to the Los Blancos next season.

Leno spoke with German sports magazine Kickr and said: "It honours you when you are linked with Real. But I want to fully focus on Leverkusen."

Moreover, Marca understands that the keeper is seen as the ideal option for Real Madrid if they fail to sign Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois or Manchester United's David de Gea this summer.

De Gea’s transfer saga takes another twist

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: David de Gea of Spain passes the ball during the International Friendly match between France and Spain at the Stade de France on March 28, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — De Gea is set to stay put at Manchester United

Manchester United are ready to play hardball with Real Madrid over the potential summer transfer of David De Gea. According to Daily Mail, the United goalkeeper does not have a £52m release clause – contrary to reports.

It means that United can demand in the region of £60m to let go of their number one goalkeeper. As a result, Real Madrid are ready to give up their chase of the Spaniard and focus on other targets. According to Kickr, Bayer Leverkusen’s Bernd Leno and Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois are the most likely names to join Real Madrid next season.

Arsenal leading the race for Asensio

EIBAR, SPAIN - MARCH 04: Marco Asensio of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's 4th goal during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua on March 4, 2017 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) — Asensio would fit in well at Arsenal

Arsenal are ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio, according to reports from Don Balon. It appears more and more likely that Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will leave Arsenal this summer and Arsene Wenger is already planning for a future without his star players.

Asensio has emerged as the number one target for the Gunners and could cost them in the region of £40m. Real Madrid are also willing to part ways with Isco and James Rodriguez to complete a massive squad overhaul with Eden Hazard and Paulo Dybala linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu later this summer.

Edited by Staff Editor