Manchester United trying to lure £80 million-rated Spanish midfielder and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 18th September, 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 the on September 18, 2017:

Premier League

Manchester United trying to lure Saul Niguez to Old Trafford

With Michael Carrick expected to call it a day after the current season, Manchester United know that they will need a midfielder come next summer. The Daily Star claims that Jose Mourinho is planning an all-out raid on Atletico Madrid for capturing 22-year old, Saul Niguez. Saul is one of the most important players for the Colchoneros at the moment and United will need a big sum to lure him away from his home nation. The tabloid also claims that United will look at Radja Nainggolan if a deal for Saul does not see the light of the day.

Kevin De Bruyne offered a new contract

The Belgian playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne has been in scintillating form this season with his pinpoint deliveries enabling the Manchester City strikers to score for fun. In order to fend off any potential interest from other clubs, City are expected to offer him an improved new deal. The Daily Telegraph reports that City are looking to double his wages with the 26-year-old currently earning £6 million a year wages.

Serie A

The German is a January transfer target for AC Milan

Julian Draxler on AC Milan's radar

The German forward is reportedly looking at his options to leave Paris Saint-Germain after the arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe has reduced his role to that of a squad player. Draxler has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in the past but with the player eyeing a move in January, the Premier League giants will be reluctant to sign him in the winter. Calciomercato understands that AC Milan are monitoring the situation at Parc Des Princes and are hoping to prize Draxler away from the Parisians in a cut-price deal in January.

Four clubs interested in Federico Chiesa

Fiorentina's 19-year-old starlet, Federico Chiesa has started to grab eyeballs after emerging onto the scene last season. He has already scored once in three games for La Viola this season after scoring four goals in 34 appearances in the previous season. Sportsmole claim that the likes of Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Liverpool are monitoring Chiesa and are expected to make a move next summer.

Bundesliga

Pep Guardiola eyeing a reunion

Pep Guardiola wants a reunion with Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski's public criticism of Bayern Munich's transfer policy has led the relations between the two parties to reach a low point. Rumours have started circulating about the Polish striker eyeing a move away from the Bavarians as soon as January. Real Madrid and Manchester City are interested but Pep Guardiola's good relationship with the striker may tilt the tide in City's favour. Bayern Munich will be looking to sell Lewandowski for not less than £70 million.

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has a £88 million release clause

Red Bull Leipzig have seen a rising interest in their star players with Naby Keita joining Liverpool and Timo Werner attracting interest from Real Madrid. The Bundesliga side are keen to learn their lesson and have decided to keep a high release clause for all their promising players. Bild reports that Leipzig have included a £88 million release clause in defender Dayot Upamecano's contract who joined them from Red Bull Salzburg this summer for just £8.8 million.

La Liga

Andre Gomes has struggled since joining FC Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur eyeing a January move for Andre Gomes

After failing to start negotiations for the Portuguese midfielder in the summer, Spurs are looking to go back for Andre Gomes after the start of the winter window. Andres Iniesta's strong start to the season has seen Gomes not getting a look in which has alerted Mauricio Pochettino to make a move for the out of favour midfielder. Gomes has been a misfit at Camp Nou and will be looking to restart his career with a move to England.

Aitor Karanka rejects Alaves

Marca has reported that the former Middlesbrough boss, Aitor Karanka has rejected the chance to manage Alaves. The La Liga side sacked Luis Zubeldia last weekend after the club lost their fourth league match in a row which has seen them being rooted at the bottom of the table. Karanka has reportedly rejected Alaves' advances for personal reasons after the Spaniard's father passed away a few days ago.

Rest of the world

The Belgian has ruled out a move to PSG

Eden Hazard closes door on a future move to PSG

One of the best forwards in the world at the moment, Eden Hazard has ruled out a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the future by saying that he will only rejoin Lille if he ever returns to France. Hazard's brilliant form for the Blues has seen him getting linked with the likes of Real Madrid and PSG on a monthly basis. But his recent admission will end the Paris links once and for all. Speaking to SFR Sport, Hazard said, “If one day I return to France, it will only be to rejoin Lille.”

Premier League clubs target Cenk Tosun

The Daily Mail has reported that as many as three clubs are monitoring Besiktas hitman, Cenk Tosun's progress at the Turkish club. Tosun has been in fine form recently and has entered the peak years of his career. Besiktas value him at around €25 million with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace interested in the striker.