Transfer news and rumours of the day: 19th June 2017

Modified Jun 19, 2017 17:31 GMT

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 09: Miralem Pjanic of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Juventus and AS Monaco at Juventus Stadium on May 9, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — Miralem Pjanic is FC Barcelona’s plan B

Rest of Europe

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 29: Bertrand Traore of Ajax is challenged by Adrien Trebel of Standard Liege during the UEFA Europa League group G match between AFC Ajax and R. Standard de Liege at the Amsterdam Arena on September 29, 2016 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) — Traore is on his way to Lyon

Manchester United interested in Benfica full-back

After signing Victor Lindelof from Benfica, the Red Devils are set to go back to the same club for another defensive reinforcement. Full-back Nelson Semedo is a target for almost all of the major clubs in Europe with Manchester United entering the race at this stage. Barcelona have already had a bid rejected with Benfica demanding €40 million for the youngster.

Lyon are the front-runners to sign Chelsea forward

Bertrand Traore has been in the news recently after being linked with a number of clubs. The Chelsea loanee is in high demand with Evening Standard reporting that Lyon have beaten their rivals in the race to sign the forward. The fee quoted is £16.6 million and Chelsea are ready to accept this offer with Antonio Conte considering Traore surplus to requirements.

Feyenoord destined to lose their first choice right-back

Voetbal International understands that Feyenoord right-back, Rick Karsdorp is ready to leave the Dutch champions in favour of a move to Rome. AS Roma are close to announcing their second signing of the summer with the 22-year-old expected to be another Monchi masterclass. He has four years remaining on his contract and Feyenoord will ask for up to £20 million for Karsdorp.

Edited by Staff Editor