Chelsea to make a €135 million bid for Marco Asensio, Neymar's condition to stay at PSG revealed and more: Transfer round-up, March 14, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.

And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. Despite the current focus being on the ongoing Champions League action, we have managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on March 14, 2018:

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Premier League

The youngster has a huge bid coming his way

Chelsea readying a €135 million bid for Marco Asensio

Don Balon has claimed that Chelsea are set to make a big money move for Real Madrid's Marco Asensio in the summer. It is claimed that Roman Abrahimovic is in the know-how about Madrid's need of funds for a major upheaval and is looking to take advantage of the situation.

Asensio has not been a regular starter this season and may be tempted by a chance to play in the Premier League.

Ousmane Dembele looking to leave FC Barcelona

Another report by Don Balon suggests that Ousmane Dembele is already planning his exit from Barcelona. The Frenchman has found it tough since his move to these shores and it is claimed that the impending arrival of Antoine Griezmann has made Dembele look for a way out of the club.

Barcelona are looking for at least €60 million for the winger but worryingly for the Catalans, no club has yet shown an interest in the former Dortmund man.

Serie A

Lazio's loss could be Liverpool's gain

Liverpool given a boost in their pursuit of Stefan De Vrij

The Lazio centre-back has been linked with Inter Milan and Liverpool in the recent past. But according to Mediaset via Talksport, Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has refused to admit that his side are interested in De Vrij.

This has now made Liverpool the favourites to land the defender which would see the Reds adopt a Dutch centre-back pairing in the form of De Vrij and Van Dijk.

Arsenal chief wants Massimiliano Allegri

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal's chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been impressed by Allegri's work in Turin and wants the Italian to take over from Arsene Wenger in the summer. It remains to be seen who will succeed the Arsenal veteran as it is also suggested that head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is backing Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann for the top job.

Bundesliga

On Manchester City's radar

Manchester City eyeing Julian Weigl

The champions-elect have reportedly cooled their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred and have now decided to focus on Borussia Dortmund's Julian Weigl. The Times report that Manchester City are behind a defensive midfielder this summer, and believe Weigl can prove to be a perfect fit at the Etihad.

The 22-year-old had also been previously linked with a move to City last season which did not materialize.

Liverpool to make a bid for Timo Werner

The Independent understands that Liverpool have shown the biggest interest in Timo Werner and are now looking to make a move for the striker soon. The 22-year-old has excelled during his time with RB Leipzig and has been on the radar of a number of top sides.

Jurgen Klopp has now made Werner his priority signing as he is now planning a double raid on RB Leipzig after already securing the services of Naby Keita.

Premier League

Next Southampton boss?

Everton monitoring Jack Wilshere

John Cross of the Mirror writes that Everton are looking to bring Jack Wilshere to Merseyside and are preparing a big-money move for the midfielder. Wilshere is going to be a free agent in the summer and is currently in a contractual standoff with Arsenal over a new deal.

The Toffees are looking to take advantage of this situation and are ready to offer a better deal to the Englishman. Wilshere currently earns £110,000 per week at the Emirates.

Mark Hughes set to be the next Southampton manager

Southampton are closing in on their managerial appointment as the Telegraph reports that Mark Hughes is the man to replace Mauricio Pellegrino at the helm. Hughes played for Southampton from 1998-2000 and will be entrusted with the job of avoiding relegation.

The Saints have been in talks with Hughes and look to finalize a short-term deal until the end of the season before their weekend FA Cup quarter-final clash against Wigan Athletic.

Rest of the world

Neymar is calling the shots at PSG

Neymar wants two high profile signings to stay at PSG

According to Don Balon, Neymar has laid down the condition on which he will stay put at the Parc Des Princes. It is believed that Neymar wants PSG to make two signings in the summer to make the team more balanced and a force in the Champions League.

Neymar wants his compatriot Casemiro at the helm to replace the ageing Thiago Motta while he also wants his former Barcelona teammate Marc Andre Ter Stegen to guard the goal for the Parisians. Both these players, if pursued, will cost Paris Saint Germain around €300 million.

Arsenal target Brazilian starlet

According to UOL Esporte, Arsenal have been impressed by Corinthians youngster Maycon and are looking to sign him up at the end of the season. A deadline day move to Shakhtar Donetsk in January had fallen through, which has made an opening for the Gunners to swoop in. Arsenal are expected to bid around £9 million for the youngster.