Barcelona eyeing €80 million Bayern Munich star and more: Transfer round-up, May 5, 2018

Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With the season now entering its final quarter, top clubs are 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. After scouring through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on May 5, 2018:

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Bundesliga

FC Barcelona eyeing Joshua Kimmich

After impressing in both the legs against Real Madrid, Joshua Kimmich has attracted the interest of none other than Barcelona. According to Diario Gol, the Catalans have been impressed by Kimmich's performances this season and are ready to make an official offer for the German fullback. Barcelona are set to open the bidding at €80 million.

Thiago Alcantara denied a return to Spain

The Bayern Munich midfielder is eyeing a return to Barcelona. But Mundo Deportivo has revealed that the club are not interested in making a move for their former player. Barcelona have already signed Arthur Melo from Gremio and hence are not after a midfielder at the moment.

Serie A

Premier League beckoning for Mertens

Manchester United to make a bid for Dries Mertens

Jose Mourinho last night criticized his forwards after their game against Brighton and today the Sun has linked Manchester United with an attacker. It is reported that Manchester United are ready to make a €25 million move for Napoli's Dries Mertens. Mourinho is hoping to play him and Lukaku together up front.

Massimiliano Allegri favourite to replace Arsene Wenger

The Daily Star has tipped Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri to take over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Allegri has long been linked with a move to the Premier League. It is also said that the new Arsenal boss will be given a war chest of £200 million to build a new squad.

Premier League

Off to Madrid?

Real Madrid behind Thibaut Courtois

Despite his heroics against Bayern Munich, Keylor Navas is expected to be offloaded by Real Madrid. Los Blancos are in the hunt for a new goalkeeper and have identified Thibaut Courtois as the potential solution to their problem. Mundo Deportivo has tipped the Belgian to be the favourite to replace Navas.

Marouane Fellaini wanted by AC Milan

Fellaini is set to become a free agent this June and has so far rejected the opportunity to sign an extension with Manchester United. Talksport understands that AC Milan are aware of the situation and are looking to bring him on board. Fellaini is said to have multiple offers on the table, with Besiktas also keen on the midfielder.

La Liga

Ronaldo threatens Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo threatens to leave

With reports of Karim Benzema's sale gathering steam, Cristiano Ronaldo has made his displeasure known to the club hierarchy. Don Balon has claimed that Ronaldo has threatened to leave Real Madrid if his strike partner is offloaded in the summer. The two share a solid partnership which the Portuguese hitman does not want to break.

Luis Suarez hints at Antoine Griezmann's move to Barcelona

The Atletico Madrid forward is said to be Barcelona's prime target this summer. And Luis Suarez has now said that Griezmann will be a welcome addition to the club.

Suarez told Radio Rincon, "Griezmann is a player who brings a huge amount, he has a lot of years playing at the highest level, always fighting. He rules up front for Atletico and that is fundamental. He will be welcomed."

Rest of the world

Jardim set to leave Monaco

Leonardo Jardim to leave AS Monaco at the end of the season

The Sun has revealed that Leonardo Jardim will leave Monaco this summer. This has alerted the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea who are in the hunt for a new manager. Jardim reportedly has a release clause of €7.5 million.

FC Barcelona want the "new Neymar"

Santos' Rodrygo Goes is hailed by many as the "next Neymar". Sport has reported that FC Barcelona have been monitoring the 17-year-old winger and are expected to make a move soon. Rodrygo has a contract with Santos until 2022 and has a €50 million release clause.