Football Transfers: Liverpool want Real Madrid's rising star
Liverpool are looking to break the bank for Spain's rising superstar while Manchester City are making great strides in the transfer market. Justin Kluivert has finally parted ways with Ajax while Arsenal have identified veteran Argentine mid-fielder as a primary target. Here are the top transfer rumors from today's European papers.
Liverpool to test Real Madrid with Asensio bid
Champions League finalists Liverpool will test Real Madrid's resolve with a €180 million bid for Spain forward Marco Asensio. This was first reported by Mundo Deportivo. Real Madrid are keen on keeping the 22-year-old but he wants assurance from the new manager that he will be a regular in the starting XI.
Gundogan to snub Barcelona
Manchester City's mid-field ace Gundogan is set to sign a new deal with the Premier League holders. It means, he is will turn down the offer from Spanish champions Barcelona. The Germany international has two years left on his current deal with Manchester City. Further, City have made it clear that they do not want to lose him to Barcelona.
Manchester City join Boateng race
Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing Jerome Boateng back to the Etihad stadium, according to reports in the Manchester Evening News. The German international spent a year in Manchester before moving to Bayern Munich. Rivals Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the 29-year-old centre back.
Justin Kluivert signs for Roma
The 19-year-old son of legend Patrick Kluivert has joined AS Roma from Ajax in a deal worth €17.25 million. The forward turned down a contract from Ajax and they opted to cash in on him. Despite having several suitors for his signature, junior Kluivert opted to sign a 5-year deal with Roma.
Arsenal eye Ever Banega
Arsenal are currently in talks with Argentine Ever Banega. Unai Emery is keen on signing the mid-fielder with whom he had worked at Sevilla. He has convinced the Arsenal management that he is the number one priority to boost Arsenal's mid-field. With Cazorla and Wilshere set to depart, the Gunners are looking for quality replacements.
