Real Madrid make James Rodriguez + €42 million offer for Bayern Munich superstar, Spurs want Pavard and more: Transfer round-up, July 18, 2018

Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the World Cup now behind us, the focus will rightly shift towards the all-important summer transfer period.

And as always, there are stories which will have huge repercussions on the transfer market. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on July 18, 2018:

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#1 Premier League

Soon to be a Red

Liverpool closing in on Alisson Becker

A number of publications including Sky Sports have revealed that AS Roma has accepted a big money offer from Liverpool for the transfer of Alisson Becker. The Reds earlier made a €70 million offer for the goalkeeper but increased their offer to €75 million overnight.

Alisson is all set to become the most expensive goalkeeper in the history of the game, beating Gianluigi Buffon's age-old record. It is reported that Alisson will soon complete his medical with Liverpool and sign a five-year deal at Anfield.

The Brazilian custodian will be Liverpool's fourth summer arrival after Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri. Alisson made 49 appearances for AS Roma last season and caught attention with his sweeping skills and sharp reflexes.

Thibaut Courtois on his way to Real Madrid

Marca reports that Real Madrid and Chelsea are in the final stage of negotiations for the transfer of Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian has long been linked with a move back to Spain for some time now. With his family residing in Madrid, Courtois has been longing for a return back to La Liga.

It is believed that Real Madrid is confident of completing a €35 million for the 26-year-old. Florentino Perez has been searching for a star man between the posts for a while now and has reportedly fixated his sights on the World Cup Golden Glove winner.

#2 Serie A

Has Paul Pogba played his last game for Man Utd?

Paul Pogba eyeing a return to Juventus

Tuttosport has claimed that Paul Pogba is considering a move back to Turin. The midfielder joined Manchester United from Juventus two years ago but it has not been all plain sailing for him in the Premier League. A rocky relationship with Jose Mourinho has further linked Pogba with a move away from Old Trafford.

It is reported that Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi joked about a potential return of Pogba recently whereas it has been revealed that the Frenchman is in constant touch with Bianconeri stars such as Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini.

Carlo Ancelotti contacts Angel Di Maria

According to Corriere Dello Sport, Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has contacted Angel Di Maria over a summer move. It has been reported that Ancelotti called the 30-year-old winger to convince him for a move to the Partenopei. Di Maria is not a regular starter for Paris Saint Germain and is hence eyeing a move away from the Parc Des Princes.

#3 Bundesliga

On Spurs' radar

Tottenham Hotspur contact Benjamin Pavard

Teamtalk understands that Tottenham Hotspur has initiated talks with Stuttgart regarding the future of Benjamin Pavard. The Frenchman's stunning performances in the World Cup have caught Mauricio Pochettino's eye who is now looking to rope the 22-year-old in as a direct replacement for Toby Alderweireld.

Alderweireld is expected to leave this summer. Pavard is predominantly a centre-back but can also play on the flanks or in midfield. Spurs are ready to make a £44 million approach for the World Cup-winning defender.

Robert Lewandowski wants assurances from Bayern Munich

After trying his best to engineer a move away from the club, Robert Lewandowski has done a U-turn and has decided to stay put at Bayern Munich. Sport Bild reports that the rest of the first team squad has been left bewildered by Lewandowski's antics.

It is because of this that the striker has demanded assurances from the club that he is still welcomed at the club. Lewandowski is still expected to join his teammates for the preseason tour to the USA.

#4 La Liga

Marcelo's replacement?

Real Madrid target David Alaba

Marcelo's rumours of a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo has led Real Madrid to work overtime. According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are planning a move for Bayern Munich's David Alaba if Marcelo decides to join the Turin giants.

Real Madrid are planning to use James Rodriguez in the deal. It is reported that Los Blancos are readying a Rodriguez plus €42 million offer for the Austrian fullback.

Lyon eyeing Yerry Mina

A successful World Cup campaign has seen Yerry Mina's stocks pile up. France Football reports that Lyon are interested in taking the Colombian defender on board and have approached Barcelona for the same.

The Catalans have instead offered Lyon another defender in the form of Brazilian Marlon Santos who spent the last season on loan at Nice. Barcelona value Marlon at €14 million.

#5 Rest of the world

On his way to Everton

Everton close in landing Malcom

According to Sky Sports, Everton are close in finalizing a deal for Bordeaux winger Malcom. Bordeaux chairman Stephane Martin is all set to meet the Everton bosses on Thursday.

It is believed that Everton's bid of £30 million plus add-ons will be accepted by the French side. Malcom is expected to sign a five year deal with the Toffees for £80,000 per week in wages.

CSKA Moscow denies agreement with Chelsea over Aleksandr Golovin

CSKA Moscow president Evgeniy Giner has revealed that no agreement has been reached with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Aleksandr Golovin.

But Giner has told Goal that the Russian World Cup star will leave the club this summer. The likes of Chelsea, Juventus and AS Monaco have all been linked with a move for the talented midfielder.