Football transfer news and rumours

Courtois & Hazard lead €300m Madrid wishlist

Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois are at the top of a four-man, €300 million (£267m/$350m) wishlist at Real Madrid, claims Don Balon.

The pair are long-term targets of president Florentino Perez, who is looking to rebuild Madrid following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus. 

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and Milan centre-back Leonardo Bonucci complete the quartet that would strengthen new coach Julen Lopetegui's squad.


Leicester open £12m Ward talks

Leicester City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing goalkeeper Danny Ward for £12 million ($15.5m).

Ward will be allowed leave Anfield as the Reds close in on Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who will break the transfer record for a goalkeeper to join Liverpool.

Thiago hoping for Barcelona return

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago would rather re-join Barcelona than sign for Manchester United, AS reports.

The Spain international could be set to leave the Allianz Arena this summer and is interested in returning to his former club.

Thiago left Barca for Bayern to work under Pep Guardiola in 2013, but is not seen as a key part of new Munich coach Niko Kovac's plans for the coming season.


Sporting CP want Leicester's Slimani

Sporting CP are looking to end Islam Slimani's difficult spell at Leicester City as they hope to bring the Algeria international back to Portugal, according to the Sun.

Slimani has scored just eight Premier League goals for the Foxes since moving from Sporting in 2016, and even spent some of last season on loan at Newcastle to try to get more first-team action.

Sporting are looking to replace top scorer Bas Dost, who cancelled his contract this summer and is currently a free agent.

Everton eyeing Chelsea duo

Everton are preparing to ask Chelsea about possible loan deals for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Michy Batshuayi, reports the Mirror.

Both men spent time away from Stamford Bridge last season after finding regular first team football hard to come by.

Man Utd eye Lewandowski & Thiago
Manchester United are considering a double swoop for Bayern Munich stars Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara,  The Independent   reports.

The pair have been linked with moves away from the Bundesliga side, while United are said to be courting a new midfielder.

The Red Devils tried to lure Thiago to Old Trafford before he joined Bayern from Barcelona and Jose Mourinho had shown an interest in Lewandowski at Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Atletico waiting for Sporting answer on Martins

Atletico Madrid are waiting on Sporting CP to accept their offer of €15 million (£13m/$17m) plus €10m (£9m/$12m) in add-ons for Gelson Martins, reports AS 

Martins unilaterally cancelled his contract with the Portuguese side due to the volatile situation at the club. 

Atletico will await a decision from FIFA should Sporting not accept their offer for the 23-year-old winger. 

Tottenham in talks over Grealish

Tottenham are in talks to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to Sky Sports News.

The 22-year-old starred for Villa last season, taking the club to the Championship play-off final, where they fell to Fulham. 

With Villa falling short of the Premier League the club will likely be forced to sell Grealish, who is valued at between £30m and £40m ($39m and $52m).