FC Barcelona to replace Rakitic with €150 million-rated World Cup winner, Chelsea want Milinkovic-Savic and more: Transfer round-up, July 16, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the World Cup now coming to an end, the focus will now be shifted towards the all-important summer transfer window.

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 16, 2018:

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Premier League

Chelsea will not let Hazard leave

Chelsea confident of holding onto Eden Hazard

The Telegraph has revealed that Chelsea will reject Real Madrid and Barcelona's advances for Eden Hazard. With just three weeks to go for the new Premier League season to start, Chelsea have decided that it is impossible to let Hazard leave at this juncture. The Blues have hence slapped a £200 million price tag on the Belgian.

Meanwhile, Hazard recently stated that he is ready for a new challenge and hinted at a move to Real Madrid. But with two years left on his current contract, Hazard will have to force his way out of the club. But the Belgian is a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge and is not expected to submit a transfer request.

Also, in order to keep Hazard happy, Chelsea are preparing a new offer for their talisman. It is reported that the Blues are preparing a new two year deal for Hazard worth over £300,000 per week, making him one of the highest paid players in England.

Luke Shaw ready to leave Manchester United for free next summer

The fullback's Manchester United contract expires at the end of the 2018/19 season. The Red Devils are looking to make Shaw sign a new deal which will help them recuperate a percentage of the £30 million spent on him in 2014. But ESPN has reported that Shaw will like to keep his options open and leave United next summer if he is not given regular playing chances.

Shaw is included in United's preseason tour of the USA and will look to use this time to prove Jose Mourinho of his worth. The left-back has started just 17 out of 76 league matches under Mourinho and has seen his place been usurped by Ashley Young. Everton are one of the clubs interested in the former Southampton defender.

Serie A

Maurizio Sarri's choice of midfielder

Chelsea enter Sergej Milinkovic-Savic race

Chelsea are the latest club to register an interest in the Lazio hotshot. Corriere Dello Sport has reported that Chelsea are ready to rival Manchester United and Real Madrid for the €100 million-rated midfielder. It is believed that Maurizio Sarri wants the 23-year-old in his first season in London.

Meanwhile, Lazio are looking to keep Milinkovic-Savic in their ranks for one more season. The capital side has already lost two big players in the form of Stefan De Vrij and Felipe Anderson.

AS Roma identify Alisson Becker replacement

With AS Roma now reportedly accepting bids for Alisson Becker, sporting director Monchi has started work on identifying Alisson's replacement. Goal has revealed that the Giallorossi chief has zeroed in on AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The 19-year-old is on the lookout for a move to a Champions League club and is ready for a move to Rome. Meanwhile, Roma are on good terms with Donnarumma's agent Mino Raiola and are looking to exploit AC Milan's FFP troubles.

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Bundesliga

On Manchester United's radar

Manchester United to make a move for Ante Rebic

The Mirror has claimed that Jose Mourinho is eyeing a move for Croatian World Cup star Ante Rebic. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward is reportedly a subject of a £44 million bid from Manchester United.

Rebic was an integral member of Frankfurt's DfB Pokal win and also scored a brilliant volley against Argentina in the World Cup.

Borussia Dortmund interested in Mario Mandzukic

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival has put Mandzukic's future in jeopardy. Borussia Dortmund has been linked with making a move for the Croatian forward, Bild understands. Dortmund are in the market for a striker and Mandzukic who has just two years left on his Juventus contract is not expected to cost much. Mandzukic scored 3 goals for Croatia in the World Cup.

La Liga

Will Pogba replace Rakitic at Camp Nou?

FC Barcelona eyeing Paul Pogba with Ivan Rakitic all set to leave

Don Balon claims that Ivan Rakitic is tempted by a return to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich making their interest known. Rakitic is frustrated by the business done by Barcelona in the midfield department and may decide to leave the Catalans this summer.

Meanwhile, another report from Don Balon suggests that Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to sign Paul Pogba. His agent has also been in touch with the Catalans over a summer move. Rated at €150 million by Manchester United, Barcelona are keen on landing the World Cup winner to soften the blow of losing Andres Iniesta, Paulinho and possibly Ivan Rakitic.

Atletico Madrid targeting Nikola Kalinic

Tuttosport has reported that Atletico Madrid have got in touch with AC Milan regarding the transfer of Nikola Kalinic. It is believed that Diego Simeone is eyeing Kalinic to share the workload with Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann. The Croatian is touted by many to be Fernando Torres' replacement. AC Milan value the striker at €20 million.

Rest of the world

Where will Golovin go?

AS Monaco submit a bid for Aleksandr Golovin

Vadim Vasilyev, vice president of AS Monaco has revealed that the Ligue 1 side has submitted their first bid for CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin. A Chelsea and Juventus target, Golovin is reportedly valued at around €25 million.

Vasiley told Sky Sports, "It's a very generous offer. The contract length offered is five years. I think that a club in transition like Monaco is the best option for him, at this stage in his career. Everything should be decided in the coming days, maybe even today."

Fulham eyeing Malcom

According to The Sun, Fulham are ready to beat Inter Milan for the signing of Bordeaux winger Malcom. Inter have submitted a loan offer for Malcom with an option to make the deal permanent next summer. Meanwhile, Fulham are willing to make an outright offer to buy the youngster. The French side value Malcom at £45 million.