Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on June 6, 2017:
Serie A
Juventus star man still on Chelsea's radar
The Sun claim that Antonio Conte is adamant on signing Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci this summer and is ready to spend a big chunk of his transfer kitty for the centre-back. The Bianconeri will be reluctant to sell their star man but if Chelsea do offer a humongous sum with lucrative personal wages for the player, the club and the player might be tempted by the offer. Chelsea are ready to spend £50 million on Bonucci and are also prepared to offer him £150,000 per week deal for four years.
Fiorentina announce new manager
Football Italia has confirmed that Fiorentina have sacked Paula Sousa and have replaced him with Stefano Pioli. Fiorentina announced in a club statement, "The new Gigliati boss has signed a contract which will tie him to his new club for two years with the option of a third." Pioli will be officially presented tomorrow in front of the club's loyal supporters. He was also a Fiorentina player in the past and made 156 appearances for the Viola between 1986 and 1995.
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich enter the race for Romelu Lukaku
Manchester Evening News has claimed that Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign the Belgian hotshot with Chelsea and Manchester United also vying for his signature. MEN reports that Lukaku's father wants his son to play for the Bavarians next and Carlo Ancelotti is also said to be a big admirer of the towering striker. One thing that is certain is that Everton will not budge from their asking price for the striker as only a bid of £80 million and upwards will prize him away from Goodison Park.
Peter Bosz is the new Borussia Dortmund boss
Exactly a week after sacking Thomas Tuchel, the club has officially named his successor at the Westfalenstadion. Peter Bosz was unveiled as the new Borussia Dortmund boss as the now former Ajax manager joins them on a two-year contract. The Dortmund boardroom were swift to name a new manager as the club has done well to name a coach similar to the club's ethos who can work wonders with a young squad at his disposal.
Premier League
Manchester United identify David De Gea and Zlatan Ibrahimovic replacements
With Real Madrid all set to prize David De Gea away from Old Trafford, Manchester United have started their work to replace one of the best keepers in the world. The Daily Mail report that United have chalked out a three-man shortlist which includes Manchester City's Joe Hart, AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma and Inter Milan's Samir Handanovic.
While the Telegraph also report that the Red Devils have decided to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata as Jose Mourinho feels that the other targets like Andrea Belotti and Romelu Lukaku are too expensive.
Alexander Lacazette opens the door for a move to Arsenal
By terming playing in the Europa League as not a "deal breaker", Lyon striker Alexander Lacazette has opened the gates for Arsenal. The Gunners are looking for a big name going into next season and the Frenchman can prove to be a perfect signing for them. ESPN report that he is ready to join a club in the Europa League if the project seems interesting for him and Arsene Wenger can lure him to the Emirates by offering him a senior player's role.
La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo set to break Manchester United's hearts
In an exclusive report by Daily Star, Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Manchester United hierarchy that he will never return to his former club for a sensational second spell. It has been a long term wish for everyone concerned with the Red Devils but this will come as disheartening news for Ed Woodward who had made it his mission to lure Ronaldo back to Old Trafford in his time as chairman.
This will be a double blow for Manchester United in two days as Gareth Bale has also denied the links that reported him being close to a return to England as the Welshman wants to stay with Los Blancos. Real Madrid are the true winners here who now might get the services of Ronaldo till he retires.
FC Barcelona set to bid big for Arsenal defender
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has given the club a go ahead in their pursuit of Arsenal's Hector Bellerin. The right-back has been long linked with a return to Camp Nou with this summer being finally the time where Bellerin will be seen in a Blaugrana shirt. The Daily Mirror report that a £45 million bid is expected from the Catalans and Arsenal are ready to let go of the player in focus as Bellerin himself wants a return to his homeland.
Ligue 1
PSG set to sign Real Madrid defender
After spending a decade with Real Madrid, Pepe will change loyalties in the summer as his club has not offered him a new contract. Marca report that Paris Saint-Germain have won the race to sign him on a free transfer as Pepe feels the Parisians can offer him a perfect chance to win more trophies which also means that he can have a chance to be selected in the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad of Portugal. Pepe rejected advances from China and Inter Milan to accept the offer from Paris.
Another day another AS Monaco player being linked to the Premier League
Djibril Sidibe is the latest Monaco player to be linked with a move away from the French champions. The full-back is a target of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, according to Daily Star. The English tabloid claim that Arsenal see him as a potential replacement for Hector Bellerin on the right flank while the same can be said for Spurs who are set to lose Kyle Walker to Manchester City. Monaco are prepared to lose Sidibe and will be holding out for a bid of £35 million for the full-back.
