Manchester United superstar wants to leave for Real Madrid and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 14th July, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: David De Gea of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
David De Gea wants to leave England this summer

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 July 14, 2017:


Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on May 14, 2017 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur are playing their last ever home match at White Hart Lane after their 118 year stay at the stadium. Spurs will play at Wembley Stadium next season with a move to a newly built stadium for the 2018-19 campaign.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Kyle Walker has been announced as a Manchester City player

David De Gea wants to join Real Madrid

In a huge story by the Daily Mirror, it has come to the fore that Manchester United's David De Gea is eager to return to Spain and has instructed his agent, Jorge Mendes to hasten the process. Real Madrid are ready to bid £50 million for the custodian but the Red Devils want at least £70 million for him. The relations between the two clubs are already strained after Real Madrid refused to sell Alvaro Morata to them earlier in the month.

Manchester City announce the signing of Kyle Walker

City have struck a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of right back Kyle Walker for £54 million. Walker becomes the most expensive defender in the world and will earn close to £200,000 per week at the Etihad. Manchester City have paid Spurs £45 million initially and will pay them £5 million next summer. The remaining £4 million is for bonuses and add-ons.

West Ham drop interest in Olivier Giroud

According to Sky Sports, the Hammers have dropped out of the race to sign Arsenal's wantaway striker. Giroud is desperate to leave Arsenal in search of regular playing time and prefers a move abroad. Everton, Marseille and Borussia Dortmund are still interested in the Frenchman.

Bundesliga

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20:  Serge Gnabry of Germany takes his penalty in the shoot out during the Men's Football Final between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana Stadium on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Serge Gnabry has joined Hoffenheim on loan

Red Bull Leipzig reject a bid of £57 million for Naby Keita

Despite Liverpool having offered a record sum for Naby Keita, RB Leipzig have been pretty firm in their stance of keeping hold of him. The Bild claims that Liverpool made a £57 million bid on Thursday which was rejected by the German club. Jurgen Klopp is set to go back with an improved bid with Keita reportedly thinking about handing in a transfer request to aid his cause.

Serge Gnabry joins Hoffenheim on loan

Bayern Munich's new signing and former Arsenal winger, Serge Gnabry has joined TSC Hoffenheim on a season long loan. The club confirmed the news on his birthday with Bayern keen to give Gnabry regular playing time. Hoffenheim were in the running for his signature before he joined the Bavarians but have now gotten their man anyway.

Serie A

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF gestures during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Juventus want Toni Kroos

Juventus want Toni Kroos

The Bianconeri are in the market for a commanding midfielder this summer. According to Sportmediaset, Juventus now want to sign Real Madrid's lynchpin, Toni Kroos after failing in their pursuit of Blaise Matuidi and Emre Can. Real and Juventus have not started official negotiations for the German midfielder yet but Juventus think that they can Kroos away from Spain.

AC Milan to target Andrea Belotti

The Rossoneri are sending shockwaves around the globe with their transfer business this summer and in a bid to further bolster their squad, AC Milan have decided to lure Torino's Andrea Belotti to the San Siro. Sky Sports Italia has claimed that Milan have approached the Turin club and are expected to make an official bid in the coming days. Chelsea were earlier interested in the striker but Torino's €100 valuation of the striker put him off.

Meanwhile, Leonardo Bonucci arrives for his AC Milan medical

According to various Italian sources, Bonucci has arrived at Milan's training ground for his medical and is expected to meet his new teammates today. This is a huge coup for the Milan giants with Bonucci being one of the best in the world at his position. Bonucci is rumoured to have cost close to €40 million.

La Liga

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Thomas Meunier of PSG in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on March 8, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Real Madrid see Meunier as a good backup to Dani Carvajal

FC Barcelona announce the signing of Gerard Deulofeu

The 23-year-old attacker passed his medical last night and is officially a Barcelona player. Deulofeu has signed a two year deal with the club and will now return to his parent team four years after he was offloaded. He has reportedly cost the side £10.5 million after he was deemed surplus to requirements at Goodison Park.

Real Madrid interested in Thomas Meunier

The Los Blancos are offloading Danilo this summer which means that a place needs to be filled in the squad. Marca has reported that Real Madrid have identified Paris Saint Germain's Thomas Meunier as the ideal candidate and will make a move for the Belgian soon.

Rest of the world

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 13:  Kylian Mbappe of France warms up prior to the International Friendly match between France and England at Stade de France on June 13, 2017 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Kylian Mbappe is set to stay with AS Monaco for one more year

Kylian Mbappe set to stay in Monaco

Amidst rumours of a record breaking move for the teenager, Monaco's monarch, Prince Albert has come forward and revealed that Mbappe will be a Monaco player next season. Real Madrid and PSG are at loggerheads over his signature but the Gallic outfit are adamant in their efforts of holding on to the next superstar of world football.

When asked about whether Mbappe would leave this summer, Prince Albert said, “No. It is my opinion and I think that it is also that of Monaco's vice-president Vadim Vasilyev.”

Spurs identify Kyle Walker replacement

After seeing Kyle Walker leave Spurs in a record deal, the Lilywhites have already identified a like for like replacement for the Englishman. The Times has reported that Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on FC Porto's right back, Ricardo Pereira. The 23-year-old is a fullback of the same ilk as Walker and will cost around £22 million for the North London club.

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