Football Transfers: Europe's elite plan a raid on Chelsea
With Antonio Conte gone from Chelsea, several clubs are eying a raid on three of their biggest superstars. Juventus are not done with their shopping yet and could add another ace to their ranks. Real Madrid are looking for footballers to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as Neymar talks are now advancing. Here are the top transfer rumors from today's Euro papers.
Juventus eye United's Pogba
Juventus are looking at the option of bringing back Paul Pogba to Turin if they end up selling Miralem Pjanic, this summer. Pjanic has been linked with a move away from Turin as Barcelona and Manchester City have been circling around the Bosnian mid-fielder. However, if a massive offer arrives they are looking to use the money to sign Paul Pogba.
James Rodriguez wants to return to Madrid
With Ronaldo and Zidane gone, Rodriguez is keen to return to his parent club Real Madrid. Rodriguez is currently on loan to Bayern Munich. However, the 27-year-old Colombian play-maker is obligated to spend another season at Bayern Munich, but he hopes to come back to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019. In all likelihood, he will be accepted with arms wide open by new manager.
Real Madrid prepare a £150 mn Hazard bid
Real Madrid are preparing a massive £150 million bid for Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard. There is a huge void left in the Madrid squad after Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways with the club and Neymar Jr. and Eden Hazard are seen as potential replacements. Hazard is yet to sign a new deal, offered to him, by the Blues.
Real Madrid contact Neymar over potential move
According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid representatives have held talks with Neymar's father over a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu. His transfer looks difficult given Paris Saint-Germain paid a world record amount of €222 mn, to Barcelona, to acquire the services of the Brazilian forward. Notably, Neymar doesn't have a release clause in his PSG deal.
Manchester United close in on Bale
Manchester United are in advance talks to sign Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale this summer. Mourinho has identified the Welsh international as his primary target. Bale is currently unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu, especially, due to lack of game time. Bale is yet to talk to new manager Julen regarding his role post CR7's departure.
Barca will not give up on Willian
Barcelona have made yet another bid for Chelsea mid-fielder Willian. According to Sky Sports, the second bid in the range of £53 million. The Spanish champions want the 30-year-old mid-fielder at the Camp Nou and have made several attempts in the last three month to sign the Brazilian. However, Chelsea are not willing to sell him for a small amount.
Kante on top of PSG's shopping list
PSG have made Chelsea mid-fielder N'Golo Kante their top priority, this summer. He is currently being eyed as the potential replacement for Thiago Motta, who retired this summer. PSG will try their best to sign Kante, but a host of clubs across Europe are willing to break the bank to sign the player. Kante is having a fabulous World Cup campaign with France.
