Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest on Barcelona’s quest to address their biggest problems from last season, while there are also updates on Chelsea's pursuit of a Juventus superstar and The Old Lady are interested in signing a Real Madrid star to replace the outgoing Dani Alves. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on June 28, 2017:
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Serie A
Radja Nainggolan’s representatives to hold talks with Roma
Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan according to Calciomercato, who claim that the player’s representatives are set to hold talks with the Italian giants to clarify their stance on the future of the Belgian midfielder. The Red Devils are said to be prepared to offer €7.5m per season to the combative midfielder to lure him to Old Trafford.
Juventus slap £55m price tag on Chelsea target
Juventus have slapped a £55 million price tag on Chelsea’s #1 target Leonardo Bonucci, however, the Old Lady are hoping that the 30-year-old stays in Turin. The Italian international is integral to Massimiliano Allegri’s plans and he is viewed as a leader within the club.
Juventus midfielder open to Premier League move
According to Italian daily Tuttosport, Mario Lemina is ready to leave Juventus in search of increased game time ahead of the World Cup next year. The Gabon international has attracted interest from Premier League sides including Arsenal, Everton and minnows Watford and is open to furthering his career on the shores of England.
Bundesliga
Liverpool target hopes to play for Barcelona or Real Madrid
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, who is valued at £70 million by his club. However, the 22-year-old hopes to one day play for one of the Spanish giants or Manchester City. The news will come as a huge blow for the Anfield outfit who were hoping to sign him in the transfer window.
Speaking in an interview with Welt, Keita said: "I hope, however, that I have the level in two, three years and could play for one of the very big clubs. This includes Barcelona, but it also includes Real Madrid or Manchester City."
Manchester City not interested in Ousmane Dembele, not yet at least
Manchester City were reported to be interested in the services of Borussia Dortmund superstar Ousmane Dembele, with some reports claiming that the Frenchman had flown to Manchester to meet manager Pep Guardiola. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Etihad outfit have no interest in the 20-year-old as their priority remains signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal.
The report adds that Guardiola rates Dembele very highly but has likely been put off by Dortmund’s stance of not allowing the winger to leave. There have been talks of a swap deal involving Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero.
Premier League
Manchester United yet to agree fee for Real Madrid superstar
Manchester United have gone all out in their pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Alvaro Morata and the Spaniard is close to signing for the Old Trafford outfit according to Spanish outet Diario AS. However, the Red Devils are yet to agree on a fee with Los Blancos for the Spanish striker and unless the two teams come to an agreement a transfer is impossible.
Chelsea favourites to sign Sevilla winger
Premier League champions Chelsea are favourites to sign Sevilla winger Vitolo, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The Blues are ready to offer one of Kurt Zouma or Michy Batshuayi to the La Liga outfit to facilitate the signing of the 27-year-old forward.
AC Milan want Arsenal superstar
AC Milan have been one of the busiest teams in the transfer window so far, having already signed four players for a combined sum in excess of €80m. However, the San Siro outfit are not planning to stop anytime soon with Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, claiming that they are interested in the services of Arsenal superstar Laurent Koscielny, who is also a target for Olympique Marseille.
La Liga
Juventus want Real Madrid full-back to replace Dani Alves
Dani Alves announced his decision to leave Juventus earlier in the day, with a move to Manchester City impending. The Old Lady are pursuing Real Madrid right-back Danilo to replace the departing Brazilian, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon. Danilo is said to be inclined at a change of scenery after seeing his career stall at the Santiago Bernabeu, having been forced to play second fiddle to Dani Carvajal.
The 25-year-old wants to move to a club where he can feature regularly in the first-time as he wants to represent Brazil at the World Cup next year and Juventus are prepared to guarantee him that.
Atletico Madrid superstar not interested in Barcelona move
Barcelona were heavily linked with a move for Atletico Madrid superstar Saul Niguez, however, the Catalan giants have suffered a huge blow in their attempts to sign the 22-year-old, with the Spaniard claiming that he has no intention of leaving the Vicente Calderon outfit.
Speaking in an interview with AS, Saul said: "I have no intention of moving. I'm where I want [to be] and things are going to stay the same.”
Barcelona’s 4-man shortlist for right-back position
Barcelona have chalked up a 4-man shortlist to bolster the right-back position after conceding defeat in the pursuit of Arsenal sensation Hector Bellerin. According to Don Balon, the Camp Nou outfit are targeting another Premier League full-back in the form of Cedric Soares of Southampton to provide competition to Sergi Roberto.
However, he is not the only right-back on the club’s radar with Alvaro Odriozola of Real Sociedad, Joao Cancelo of Valencia and Nelson Semedo of Benfica the other alternatives.
Rest of the World
Lyon target Manchester City duo
According to French daily L’Equipe, Olympique Lyon are planning to improve their defense for the upcoming season and have shortlisted two Manchester City defenders to help with this cause. The Ligue 1 giants want to sign wantaway defender Eliaquim Mangala – who spent the last season on loan at Valencia – or Jason Denayer, who was loaned out for the 2016/17 season to Sunderland.
Galatasaray set to sign Bafetimbi Gomis from Swansea City
Galatasaray are close to completing a deal for the services of Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis, according to Sky Sports. The 31-year-old took to Instagram to post a picture of himself on a flight to Istanbul. The French international spent last season on loan with Olympique Marseille, where he scored 21 goals for the club. The Turkish giants will have to shell out somewhere in the region of £2.5 million for the services of the former Lyon striker.
